Generally, in a personal injury claim, you can sue for "damages." Damages are the losses from the accident, including your actual financial losses (economic damages) and intangible losses like pain and suffering (non-economic damages). In rare cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages, damages meant to punish the wrongdoer for their particularly egregious
When Time Doesn’t Heal: Seeking Justice for Past Injuries Injuries don’t always show their full consequences right away. Maybe you walked away from a car accident thinking you were fine, only to develop chronic pain or numbness months later. Or perhaps you were injured at work, brushed it off, and now find yourself facing lasting
When you get into a car accident, you need to know the cost of hiring an attorney. Car accident lawyer costs vary widely depending on the fee structure, the attorney’s experience and the case complexity. Most car accident lawyers charge on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay only if you win the case.
(Anaheim Hills, CA, February 26, 2025) – Early Wednesday morning, a tragic multi-vehicle collision on the eastbound 91 Freeway near the Coal Canyon Road off-ramp resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The accident, which occurred around 12:50 a.m., involved multiple vehicles and led to a significant fire. Emergency responders pronounced two people dead at
(Littlerock, CA, November 13, 2022) – NBA superstar LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, are contesting claims made in a lawsuit stemming from a car accident that occurred on November 13, 2022, in Littlerock, California. Plaintiffs April Almanza Lopez and Kiara Rae McGillen allege that the Jameses' negligent driving caused the collision, resulting in
(Malibu, CA, July 4, 2024) – Social media influencer Summer Wheaton, 33, was involved in a fatal head-on collision on the Pacific Coast Highway after attending an event at Nobu Malibu. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when Wheaton's Mercedes Benz crossed the center median, colliding with a Cadillac SUV driven by 44-year-old rideshare driver
(Tarzana, CA, February 21, 2025) – A high-speed police pursuit involving three suspected burglars culminated in a crash in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles. The incident began when Los Angeles Police Department officers attempted to stop a vehicle linked to a series of recent burglaries in the western San Fernando Valley. The suspects fled,
Accidents can happen in an instant. When injuries occur, deciding whether to hire a personal injury lawyer can make or break your case. Knowing when to get an attorney means you get fair compensation and justice for your suffering. Let’s look at the 8 most critical situations where you need a personal injury lawyer. When
Car accidents are a big cause of injury and emotional trauma, especially in high traffic areas like LA. If you’ve been in an accident, the thought of navigating a legal maze while dealing with injuries can be daunting. That’s where a personal injury lawyer comes in. From calculating what you may be entitled to receive
