Who to sue in a products liability action?
“A great ad campaign will make a bad product fail faster. It will get more people to know it’s bad.” — Bill BernbachProducts injure. Not in the sense that you…
A bouncer punches you in the face. Who do you sue?
“We men are wretched things. ” — HomerConsider yourself fortunate if you've never asked that question. But someone has. Of course you sue the bouncer. But you also sue his…
Hey San Diego, here’s why you should hire a personal injury lawyer…
“While we’re talking, Envious time is fleeting: Seize the day, put no trust in the future. ” — Horace This is my first blog post from my new San Diego…
How insurance claims work
“I have striven not to laugh at human actions, Not to weep at them, nor to hate them, But to understand them.” — Baruch SpinozaInsurance companies process claims with hesitation,…
How to take a default judgment in California
“Whatever befalls you Was prepared for you beforehand From eternity, And the thread of causes was spinning From everlasting both your existence And this which befalls you.” — Marcus AureliusCalifornia…
“Arising Out Of”: How to sue a driver who doesn’t hit you
“All men by nature desire knowledge. ” — AristotleCoverage before compensation. That's the black letter law for insurance. Let's say you're injured in a car accident. Before you are compensated…
El Niño Cometh: Understanding Your Homeowners Policy
“Nature cannot be ordered about, except by obeying her. ” — Francis Bacon I'm told that the storms of early January were but a foretaste of things to come. If…
How to settle a minor’s claim in California
“When the voices of children are heard on the green And laughing is heard on the hill.” — William BlakeCalifornia law states that the Court must approve all settlements done…
What to do if your homeowner’s insurance claim is denied
“Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. ” — J.H. PayneNo one wants their homeowner's claim to be denied,…
Can I sue the police for hitting my car during a police chase?
“Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” — George Bernard ShawCaveat: this is a complicated matter with many qualifications. You can't sue the police for hitting your…
A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Fee
“He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver.” — Ecclesiastes Personal injury lawyers do not receive a fee unless and until you receive a fee. We work on…
Personal Injury Damages Calculator?
“The unexpected always happens. ” — Proverb Personal injury law is based upon one concept: an injured person is entitled to money from a negligent defendant. If you want…