Category: Legal Guides

Whiplash is a soft-tissue injury to the neck that is common in rear-end crashes, and it is fully compensable in California, even though it usually does not show up on an X-ray. That "invisible" quality is exactly why insurers dispute whiplash claims more than almost any other injury. This guide explains what whiplash [...]

If you hit a pedestrian who was jaywalking in California, fault is usually shared rather than automatically the pedestrian's. Even when a pedestrian crosses outside a crosswalk, the driver still owes a duty of due care, and a driver who was speeding, distracted, or impaired can be found largely at fault. This guide [...]

Yes. If a drunk driver hit you in California, you can sue them for your injuries and losses, and because driving drunk is treated as malice under state law, you may also recover punitive damages, which are rare in ordinary car accident cases. This guide explains your right to sue, why DUI cases are uniquely [...]

Premises liability is the area of California law that holds property owners responsible when a dangerous condition on their property injures someone. It covers slip and falls, falling objects, inadequate security, swimming pool injuries, and dog bites. This guide explains what premises liability is, what an injured [...]