What is the Graves Amendment and Why Does It Matter?

The Graves Amendment is an obscure federal law that limits the liability of Enterprise, U-Haul, and other vehicle rental companies when their vehicles are involved in serious injury or fatal collisions. Vicarious liability is often critical in these crashes. Most vehicle renters decline the extra insurance option (we know we normally decline it). As a… Continue reading What is the Graves Amendment and Why Does It Matter?

How Common Are Fireworks Accidents?

A decade ago, fireworks accidents were somewhat rare. But the figure has increased more than 50 percent since 2023. Many people avoid large, professionally-presented fireworks shows. But they still like to ring in the New Year. As a result, they quite literally take measures into their own hands. Personal safety usually isn’t a priority at… Continue reading How Common Are Fireworks Accidents?

Do I Really Need an Experienced Lawyer?

Yes, personal injury victims need experienced lawyers. Ut est rerum omnium magister usus, or “experience is the best teacher.” Rigorous law school classes and the California Bar Exam teach wannabe attorneys how to look at legal problems and think like lawyers. Attorneys must analyze car crash and other personal injury cases, see possible claims and… Continue reading Do I Really Need an Experienced Lawyer?

How Do I Sue a Landlord for Pain and Suffering?

California residential and commercial tenants can sue their landlords for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, as well as economic damages, such as medical bills. Many tenants believe they have few or no legal rights. But under California law, landlords must provide safe (no injury or health hazards) and secure (no structural or criminal… Continue reading How Do I Sue a Landlord for Pain and Suffering?

Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?

Yes, nursing homes are liable (legally responsible) for falls. Nursing homes have a duty of care to provide safe and secure environments, especially when vulnerable people, like older adults in poor health, are concerned. If a breach of care causes injury, the nursing home is liable for damages (compensation). Common breaches of fall safety care… Continue reading Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?

Three Children Hurt in Wild Police Chase

A high-speed pursuit that began when a suspect stole a car with three children inside ended when the suspect caused a four-car collision. Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a 7-Eleven in the 5100 block of East Olympic Boulevard in East Los Angeles on August 29, 2025 after a man reportedly stole a Chrysler sedan… Continue reading Three Children Hurt in Wild Police Chase

What is Classified as Property Damage?

Property damage is any damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or an act of nature. Destruction of property, a related category, is damage to property that results from willful misconduct and is punishable as a crime. One of several parties could be responsible for replacing damaged or… Continue reading What is Classified as Property Damage?

Five Worst Celebrity Car Crashes

Every car crash is a tragedy, but celebrity car crashes are particularly tragic, especially when the celebrity victims are relatively young. Driver error causes about 90 percent of car crashes, including celebrity car crashes, but somehow, that statistic doesn’t seem important in these cases. To a California personal injury attorney, every car crash is a… Continue reading Five Worst Celebrity Car Crashes

What is the Personal Injury Law in California?

You break it, you buy it. In a nutshell, that’s negligence, which is the personal injury law in California. If Paul unintentionally drops a coffee mug and breaks it, he should pay compensation (replace the mug). Similarly, if Paul unintentionally crashes into another car and “breaks” someone, he should likewise pay compensation. Compensation is much… Continue reading What is the Personal Injury Law in California?