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 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

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

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

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

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

California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) 3921. Wrongful Death (Death of an Adult) If you decide that [name of plaintiff] has proved [his/her] claim against [name of defendant] for the death of [name of decedent], you also must decide how much money will reasonably compensate [name of plaintiff] for the death… CONTINUE

Wrongful death cases are unique in terms of calculating damages. How can one possibly calculate the economic value of a life? Economic Damages: From an economic perspective we start by identifying the age, occupation, earnings history, and projected future earnings of the decedent for her anticipated work-life expectancy. We also… CONTINUE

I was recently interviewed by USA Today about the Sterling Sharpe case. Sharpe, a former standout NFL wide receiver and ESPN television personality, committed several rapes by using drugs to incapacitate his victims. The USA Today interview was about the prevalence of this kind of conduct and how you prove… CONTINUE