A civil lawsuit based on child sexual abuse allows a victim to receive compensation even if someone hasn’t been charged and/or convicted of the crimes. Unlike a criminal case, we must establish liability and the jury (9 out of 12) must decide the defendant was liable for the injuries and… CONTINUE
Examples of Catastrophic Injuries
There are many injuries where you may never fully recovery from. At Emanuel Law Group, we have the experience needed to represented injured victims. Whether a workplace accident, fall, truck accident, construction accident, or a medical mistake, our legal team is committed to helping our clients get the most compensation…. CONTINUE
Causes of Fatal Car Accidents in California
Car accidents are a common cause of many different types of injuries, ranging from minor abrasions and lacerations to severe, life-altering head and spinal cord injuries or even death. However, the more force involved in the accident, the more often it will result in a serious injury or a fatality…. CONTINUE
Building a Child Molestation Civil Case
Nobody wants to talk about child sexual abuse, but the idea that child molestation is a rare occurrence is very inaccurate. It has been found that, of reported cases alone, one in four girls and one in six boys have been exposed to some form of inappropriate sexual exposure before… CONTINUE
Assumption of the Risk in Sporting Activities
When one is participating in a sporting activity, there is a misconception that the participant assumes all risks in the sport. Rather, California law has created some exceptions to that rule. The rules change when a release has been signed by the injured party. For example, when you join a… CONTINUE
Pedestrian Injury Statistics and Safety Tips
In 2016, almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed in the United States due to crash-related occurrences. This amounts to a pedestrian death about every 1.5 hours. The most at-risk pedestrians are the elderly and children. In 2016, those 65 years and older accounted for 20% of all pedestrian deaths. For children,… CONTINUE
A Workplace Injury May Be Both a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a Valuable Civil Law Claim
When Emanuel Law Group potential client contacts our firm with a work-related injury, we do not only evaluate whether a workers’ compensation claim can be brought against the potential client’s employer. We also evaluate whether a civil law claim can be made against a third party (a person or company… CONTINUE
San Francisco Bay Area Defensive Driving and Walking Tips
While teaching my kids to drive, I used to ask them, “Do you want tombstone to say: I had the Right-of-Way”? Unfortunately, this expression has become only more relevant today due to the lack of defensive driving practices and walking practices. Everyone is taking our lives in our own hands… CONTINUE
Insurance Coverage to Protect You When You Are Injured by Someone Who Has No Automobile Insurance
Although California requires all automobile drivers (not commercial drivers) to be insured for a minimum of $15,000, which is typically never sufficient, there are many drivers who are not insured at all. These drivers are commonly of limited means, so seeking their personal assets in litigation is commonly a losing… CONTINUE
Medical Payments for Your Injuries Made by Your Own Automobile Insurer
If you are injured in an automobile collision, your own automobile insurance policy may have a provision for payment of your medical bills. The policy provision is commonly named “medpay”. Medpay coverage is stated on the Declarations page of your automobile policy. The Declarations page lists all your coverages, the… CONTINUE
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