When an insurance company admits fault after being presented with a claim, you would expect to collect the wrongdoer’s full policy. Accepting responsibility is only half of the game. No insurance company pays in settlement more than it must. There are always disputes over what is fair. If there is no agreement, and hopefully there […]
Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
California Wrongful Death and COVID-19
If a loved one has died because of COVID-19, it is possible that your family has a claim for wrongful death under California law if the negligence of another was a significant factor in causing the death. Several wrongful death cases have already been filed related to COVID-19. For example, Walmart is facing a wrongful […]
Lessons for California: Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Cap on Non-Economic Damages
Last summer, the Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Hilburn v. Enerpipe, Ltd., 442 P. 3d 509 (2019) which invalidated the Kansas statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. Non-economic damages include damages for pain, suffering, disfigurement, mental and emotional distress that are not easily calculated in monetary terms. […]
Injured in a Boating or Jet Ski Accident?
Boats and personal watercraft like Jet Skis, Waverunners and Sea-Doos can be fun, but they can be dangerous. A collision or a malfunctioning watercraft that crashes can leave a boater and passengers injured, unconscious and in danger of drowning. Accidents we have seen involved: Operator error Improper training Operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol or […]
Liquid Nicotine: Deadly for Children and Pets
Liquid nicotine has become a popular consumer product for people who use e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Small amounts of liquid nicotine can be extremely hazardous to children and pets. Swallowing liquid nicotine or coming into contact with it through the skin can have deadly consequences. Keeping children and pets safe around liquid nicotine The U.S. […]
