When one is struck in a rear-end collision, the head normally thrusts backwards and strikes the headrest, then it whips forward and back again. That whipping motion can cause rotational forces in the brain that result in a traumatic brain injury. The victim may have a classic whiplash injury that… CONTINUE
Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents and Punitive Damages
Let’s say you were injured in a motorcycle accident, but no one got a plate number and the person who caused the accident is gone. What is your hope of recovery? What can an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer do for you? Report the event to the police, because hit-and-run cases… 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
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
What to look for in a personal injury lawyer
Come to the office and meet them in person. If you find a personal injury lawyer on the Internet, don’t be overly swayed by a banner that says they received a large verdict in a case five years ago. Look closely at their experience level and employment background, and find… CONTINUE
Recovering from your insurance company when the other motorist in the vehicle accident is underinsured
Recovering from your own insurance company on an underinsured (or uninsured) motorist claim can be an adversarial situation. Your insurance company is essentially standing in the shoes of the person who caused your injury. Your insurance company, like it or not, is a business, and they try to pay out… CONTINUE
Case News: Doe v. Virginia Cleaners (Alameda County)
Our client is a 51-year-old well known musician who went to Samjung Corp. d.b.a. Virginia Cleaners in Berkeley to have a dress altered. During the alteration, the tailor intentionally placed his hand inside our client’s dress and fondled her bare breast. During discovery and investigation, we uncovered that the owner… CONTINUE
Recovering damages when there is no insurance company
Sometimes people get injured through the fault of another person who does not have insurance. If it is a car accident, we look to your uninsured motorist coverage. But what if there is no insurance at all? Can you still recover for your injuries? Yes, you can. There are many… CONTINUE
Punitive damages compared to compensatory damages
Punitive damages need to be distinguished from compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are intended to make an injured person whole. Compensatory damages are really about the injured person assigning a value to the injured person’s pain. Punitive damages are focused on the wrongdoer. If any person causes an injury maliciously, oppressively,… CONTINUE
Insurance Bad Faith
Under the law, and under your contract with your insurance company, the insurer has all kinds of duties they must perform in exchange for you paying insurance premiums. So, if you bring a claim against your insurance company for property damage under your homeowners policy, or perhaps for uninsured motorists… CONTINUE
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