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Sovereign Immunity: History and Modern Laws Sovereign Immunity is a legal term that might appear when filing a Personal Injury Claim with a California Attorney. It will generally be used in situations where the claim can’t be filed because of an underlying legal code that protects governmental agencies and employees from prosecution. This legal doctrine...

Common Injuries Following a Car Accident For a high-income country, the United States struggles with vehicle safety. Every year, motor vehicle accidents kill around 32,000 Americans and injure 2 million more. Many of these injuries require surgery, and the medical costs can be staggering. The most common types of injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents...

Gavin Newsom Signs Privacy Law for First Responders The tragic helicopter crash that took one of NBA’s most valuable players along with 8 other people catapulted lawmakers to take swift action when photographs of the crash site were leaked.  We live in a time where the majority of news is spread across social media platforms...

What Is Contributory Negligence? This is an extremely strict rule that prevents you from collecting damages from an at fault driver if you have any liability for the collision. The other motorist may have more than 50% of the culpability for causing your collision, but if you also bear a portion of the responsibility, the...

California Comparative Negligence Law When a person owes another a duty of care through action or decision, and the person fails to do that, it is considered negligence. For instance, if a person approaches a stop sign at an intersection, the person has a duty of care to other drivers and pedestrians to stop. Failing...

The Burden of Proof Explained Whether you have been injured in a car accident, by medical malpractice or by any number of other damaging events, you may be reeling from a variety of effects. Injuries are often followed by large medical bills for emergency medical care, hospitalizations, surgeries, medications and more. Financial impacts from a...

Can My Settlement Exceed My Insurance Policy? Yes, it is possible to receive a settlement that exceeds the limits of the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. In most cases, people receive more money because of a personal injury they obtained during a car collision. These injuries can be particularly catastrophic, and they include herniated discs, spinal...

California Car Seat Laws Each year, thousands of children are injured or killed across the United States because they are not properly restrained while riding in motor vehicles. California has strict car seat laws to protect children in the event of a car accident. It is imperative for all parents and guardians to understand these...

In What Ways Does a Lawyer Help Following a Fire Damage Claim? A fire can lead to devastating financial, medical and personal consequences. In addition to losing your home, fire damage can quickly cause thousands of dollars in repair costs. With the help of a personal injury attorney, you and your loved ones can seek...

What to do if Your Child is Injured at School California public school systems provide a means through which you can sue the government if your child is injured at school due to the school’s negligence. However, bringing a personal injury claim against the government is not the same as suing a private party. In...