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Should You Take Your Injury Case to Small Claims or Hire a Lawyer?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Under certain circumstances, the plaintiff in a personal injury case may choose to pursue a lawsuit in civil court or opt to take the case to small claims...
3 Lessons From Alameda's Prison Death Settlement
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
This week, Alameda County paid $8.3 million to the family of a man who died while in the county's Santa Rita Jail. The settlement was the largest of its kind,...
Disability Insurance Claim Denied? What Can You Do Next?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you've been injured and had your disability insurance claim denied, you may be wondering what to do next. Being denied benefits on top of being unable to...
What Is Strict Liability? How Does It Affect Injury Lawsuits?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
In an injury lawsuit, the legal concept of strict liability may make a defendant liable regardless of whether it can be proved that he was at fault for causing...
Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Car Accident Case?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're involved in a car accident, do you need the help of a car accident attorney? For very minor accidents, filing an insurance claim with your or the...
GM Recall Compensation Fund: 4K Claims, 93 Settlement Offers So Far
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
GM's ignition-switch recall compensation fund is no longer accepting claims, as the January 31 deadline has passed. But that doesn't mean consumers are without...