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Anderson Cooper Uncovers Auto Insurance Shady Practices

In this three-party series, CNN’s Anderson Cooper covers the issues that victims of car accidents have to deal with when making a claim.  It’s very important that you watch all three parts.

Defective Tires and Tire Failure: Tread Separation

Since 2000, there are have been several major recalls of tires. For  instance, in the early 2000s, there were massive recalls of more than 15 million tires of several types of Bridgestone and Firestone tires (Bridgestone owns Firestone), especially those put on the Ford Explorer SUV, which resulted in a number of crashes, especially rollovers, [...]

Have you been involved in an accident?

If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident call now and speak to a lawyer for free about your case.  Don’t let an insurance company or defense attorney take advantage of you.  Read our personal injury guide for more information about the things you need to know.

Toyota Major Recall; Replace more than 4 Million Gas Pedals

Toyota announced this morning that they will be recalling and replacing more than 4 million gas pedals in the United States.  The recall was prompted by several major accidents involving the accelerators getting stuck in the floor mats.
The recall includes the following Toyota Models:

2007-10 Toyota Camry
2005-10 Toyota Avalon
2004-09 Prius
2005-10 Toyota Tacoma
2007-10 Toyota Tundra
2007-10 Lexus ES350
2006-10 [...]

Victory for Consumers in California

On Monday,  the California Court of Appeals in San Diego ruled unanimously that defendants must take full responsibility for medical costs a plaintiff incurred as a result of a defendants wrongdoing.  The case, Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., is a great victory for consumers.  Previous holdings stated that if a plaintiff was injured in an [...]

Collateral Source Rule

In personal injury cases,  the Collateral Source Rule is intended to help promote full justice and compensation from a defendants wrongdoing.  The rule basically does not allow for an award to be reduced by a judge or jury just because the plaintiff received benefits from other sources, such as health insurance.  The rationale behind the [...]

Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury cases may include a wide-range of injuries.  Anything from damage to your muscles and ligaments, often considered “soft tissue” to brain damage or even fatal injuries would fall under the umbrella of personal injury.
Visit the personal injury practice area page for a list of the types of personal injury cases that I handle.

Bicycle Accidents and California Laws – Know Your Rights

Millions of Americans ride billions of miles each year on bicycles of every type and description. Some commute to and from work on a bicycle; others ride street bikes for exercise or competitively; while still others love the thrill of off-road riding. Approximately 540,000 bicyclists make visits to the emergency room each year. About 67,000 [...]

Damages In a Personal Injury Case – California

Q. What type of monetary damages am I entitled to if I’ve been injured by another person’s negligence?
A. There are basically two categories of damages you can recover: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages consist of monies you are out-of-pocket for, such as medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages are damages for your [...]

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