On May 9, 2005 there was a significant change in California law concerning the statute of limitations and when it begins to run. In Fox v. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., number S121173, 2005 Cal. LEXIS 4911, May 9, 2005 the Supreme Court of California ruled that the bright line rule of Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court […]
Archives for July 2019
Personal Injury: Do I Have To Go To Court? Can I Settle Out of Court?
Do you have to take your case to court? No, but if you do not act as if you are willing to go to trial, your claim will be worth dramatically less. As a practical matter, unless your case is filed “in court” before the two year statute of limitations for personal injuries claims, there […]
Personal Injury: How Long Will a Lawsuit Take?
Everyone who has suffered a serious injury asks “how long will my case take?” In most cases, the answer is one year or less. In the hands of a certified specialist, recognized for special training and skill by The State Bar of California, it is possible in most Northern California counties to bring a lawsuit […]
Personal Injury Negligence Law in California
Q. WHEN IS A PLAINTIFF ENTITLED TO RECOVER? A. A plaintiff who was injured as as result of some negligent conduct on the part of a defendant is entitled to recover compensation for such injury from that defendant. A plaintiff is entitled to a verdict if jury finds 1. That a defendant was negligent, and […]
After the Accident: What To Do Immediately
Many people suffer serious injuries that are not their fault and immediately bungle an insurance claim or fail to take action in a timely fashion. What follows is general advice that, if followed, will help anyone avoid common mistakes, but it is not legal advice. That can only come from an experienced lawyer who knows […]