Personal Injury Information

Anyone can sustain an injury in various circumstances, such as car accidents, riding a horse, swimming in a pool, and even smoking an e-cigarette. When such situations happen, you usually think of how it is possible to receive compensation for such injuries. Some scenarios can also lead to the criminal responsibility of the defendant. However, it is essential to get…

California Vehicle Code (CVC) 21955 states that “between adjacent intersections controlled by traffic control signal devices or by police officers, pedestrians shall not cross the roadway at any place except in a crosswalk.” What are the Laws on Jaywalking in California? Jaywalking is the term used to refer to when a pedestrian crosses a road that has marked crosswalks or…

What Are Common Personal Injury Cases? Some common personal injury cases include: Auto Accidents Left Turn Accidents Left Turn Motorcycle Accidents Medical Negligence Claims Tripping Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents Products Liability: Defective Motorcycle Gear Wrongful Death Injury Due to Government Negligence What Damages Are Recoverable in California Personal Injury Cases? There are two types of damages that are recoverable in…

California Elder Care Abuse: Elder Abuse Protection Act The Elder Abuse Protection Acts focuses on protecting older adults by punishing perpetrators who exploit, abuse, and harm vulnerable seniors. What Is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse can occur in various forms such as, physical, mental, emotional, financial and even sexual. Often, the abuse is physical or results from neglect. The law recognizes that…

California Uninsured “UM”/ Underinsured UIM Claims California law requires all drivers to purchase insurance that offers minimum liability amount of $15,000 of bodily injury coverage per person up to a maximum of $30,000 if two or more people are injured. In addition, drivers must also carry a minimum of $5,000 for property damage coverage. Oftentimes, if you are injured in…

California Civil Code § 3342 Dog Bite Statute (a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person who is bitten by the dog while in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge…

Under California law, drivers are required to carry liability insurance when operating a motor vehicle on a public road. If you were involved in an accident, due to the fault of another, while operating a motor vehicle without liability insurance you likely fall under “Proposition 213”. Under California law, uninsured motorists involved in traffic collisions within the State of California, whether or…

Defective Motorcycle Gear & Product Liability Laws In California Many times, product liability lawsuits can arise out of a motorcycle accident. Manufacturers and sellers can be held liable for personal injury-related expenses, such as medical expenses, when a motorcyclist’s injuries are caused by or even worsened by defective motorcycle product and motorcycle protective gear. “A manufacturer, distributor, or retailer is liable…

Bedsores Caused by Nursing Home Negligence Often times, bedsores are caused by nursing home negligence which causes injuries to the skin caused by prolonged pressure. What is a bedsore? Bedsores, also known as pressure sores, are injuries to the skin caused by prolonged pressure. Bedsores are more prone to occur in locations on the body that have direct contact to the…

San Bernardino Attorney Aiding Families Effected By The Cajon Pass Fire San Bernardino County homes continue to burn due to intensity of the brush fire that has swept the Cajon Pass. More than 30,000 acres in the Cajon Pass has been effected by the fire causing more than 80,000 residence in the Bernardino County to evacuate. Our attorneys at KAASS LAW are…