If an injury happens at work it is possible that Worker’s Compensation is the exclusive remedy for our client. However, too many workers fail to recognize that a workplace injury can sometimes lead to a significant third-party personal injury case, where far greater compensation is available. For example, if you… CONTINUE
Damages for Your Dependents
In the event of a disabling injury from a motorcycle accident, your spouse may have a claim for loss of consortium, which is defined as, “…The loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, moral support, and the loss of the enjoyment of sexual relations or the ability… CONTINUE
How can an injured motorcyclist overcome negative biases?
Demonstrate that she is a safe driver and a genuine, honest person. We do this by asking our client why she rides a motorcycle. Inevitably, there are reasons that almost anyone can appreciate (fuel economy, freedom, efficiency, convenience). If our client regularly maintains the motorcycle, wears safe protective gear, and… CONTINUE
Brain Injury Cases
Brain Injury cases come in all different shapes and sizes. A clear-cut brain injury can be seen in a diagnostic film study such as a CT Scan or an MRI, that shows bleeding inside and/or outside of the brain. But many traumatic brain injuries are diagnosed without positive findings on… CONTINUE
If prospective jurors ride motorcycles themselves, are you more likely to keep them on the jury?
Generally, the answer is yes. But, some prospective jurors who ride motorcycles themselves believe that motorcyclists knowingly assume a much greater risk of serious injury than operators of motor vehicles, so their damages should be diminished. I can’t assume that all motorcyclists will empathize with my client. To be safe,… CONTINUE
Evaluating emotional damages in a personal injury case
A skilled, talented, experienced and compassionate personal injury lawyer will really get to know you and your family. I genuinely want to understand what really makes our clients tick. What were the most important things in our clients’ life before they suffered a tragic injury? For some injured people, what… CONTINUE
Jury Selection for Motorcycle Injury Cases
We are always trying to create an atmosphere where prospective jurors who harbor a bias against motorcyclists feel comfortable disclosing that bias. If I can get a prospective juror to disclose his or her bias against a client, I have a good chance of being able to keep that person… CONTINUE
What if I cannot afford to hire a lawyer?
My firm only operates on a contingency fee basis. Our clients do not write us a check at the end of a case. If you do not prevail, you pay nothing. We select our cases very carefully, and we invest as much time and money as is necessary to maximize… CONTINUE
Motorcycle Accidents: Unique Challenges In Litigating Motorcycles Cases
Insurance claims adjusters, defense lawyers, judges and juries may be biased against motorcyclists. Should the damages awarded to a victim be diminished because he/she was injured on a motorcycle rather than in a car or on a dangerous business premises? Of course not. But we need to make sure we… CONTINUE
Tragic San Francisco Taxi Cab Injury Case: Ida Fua Vs. Yellow Cab
About the Victim, Ida Fua Ida Fua was a very bright, accomplished young lawyer. She graduated high in her class from UCLA School of Law, consistently ranked in the top fifteen in the country. She got a job with a top-tier Corporate Securities law firm in Silicon Valley, and she… CONTINUE