Sharona Hakim, Author at Law Offices of Eslamboly Hakim

How to Find the Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near You

Finding the best motorcycle accident lawyer near you in California can be difficult, to say the least. Thousands of SoCal lawyers handle motorcycle accident cases. However, when victims search intentionally and purposefully, finding the best lawyer near you becomes much easier. Only a top motorcycle accident lawyer obtains justice and compensation for victims. Justice means… Continue reading How to Find the Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near You

Seven Top Qualities to Look for in a Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

Only the best California motor vehicle accident attorney ends the downward spiral that entraps many car crash victims. The extreme force of a vehicle collision usually causes serious injuries. Most group health insurance plans don’t cover these injuries, meaning that the victim is financially responsible for them. Unpaid medical bills, and other unpaid bills because… Continue reading Seven Top Qualities to Look for in a Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

Defective Pool Equipment and Product Liability Claims

Defective pool equipment may kill or seriously injure hundreds or thousands of people. Largely for this reason, California strongly protects victims who sustain injuries due to faulty pool components. These defective components include drains that create invisible riptides which suck swimmers below the waves, filters that don’t properly screen contaminants, and pumps that back up… Continue reading Defective Pool Equipment and Product Liability Claims

If You Fall on Someone Else’s Property, Who Is Liable?

Most falls occur at home, making liability relatively clear. But if you fall on someone else’s property, liability is unclear, to say the least. That’s especially true in California, which has very complex premises liability laws. Additionally, away-from-home slip-and-falls can happen almost anywhere, like a grocery store, a friend’s house, a restaurant, or even on… Continue reading If You Fall on Someone Else’s Property, Who Is Liable?

Who is Liable in a California Rideshare Accident? What Victims Should Know

Driver error causes more than 90 percent of the vehicle collisions in the Golden State. In terms of liability, the key questions are which driver made the mistake and what entity or person is financially responsible for those damages. We’ll examine these questions in this post. We know driver error causes more than 90 percent… Continue reading Who is Liable in a California Rideshare Accident? What Victims Should Know

How to Sue for a Motorcycle Accident: Legal Steps Explained

Many victims of motorcycle crashes don’t want to sue. Frequently, they don’t want to “blame” the other driver for an “accident.” Other times, a health insurance company pays most medical bills, so the victim believes a suit is unnecessary. Still others believe the civil court system is too expensive and complex to deal with, especially… Continue reading How to Sue for a Motorcycle Accident: Legal Steps Explained

If You Were Hit by a Truck, Should You Hire a Lawyer?

You should absolutely hire a lawyer if you were hit by a truck, especially if the size of the settlement matters to you. The injuries in these cases make these matters very complex. Serious burns are a good example. Usually, these injuries require treatment at speciality burn centers. Insurance companies often get sticker shock when… Continue reading If You Were Hit by a Truck, Should You Hire a Lawyer?

What Happens if You Hit a Pedestrian and They Are at Fault?

If you hit a pedestrian and an insurance investigator or first responder says the pedestrian was at fault, you (or more likely your insurance company) could still be liable for damages, due to the difference between fault and liability. Fault is like the halftime score of a football game. Fault is a preliminary determination based… Continue reading What Happens if You Hit a Pedestrian and They Are at Fault?

When Can a Spouse File a Loss of Consortium Claim in a Personal Injury Case?

In a nutshell, and in most cases, after an injury occurs, a spouse may file an independent loss of consortium claim in a personal injury case if the spouses were legally married, the statute of limitations has not expired, and the claimant can establish the loss of consortium elements by a preponderance of the evidence… Continue reading When Can a Spouse File a Loss of Consortium Claim in a Personal Injury Case?

Your Legal Options If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver

Regardless of insurance status, most car crashes cause serious injuries, such as head injuries, broken bones, and internal injuries. Modern safety equipment literally softens the blow. But no safety equipment can possibly absorb all the force in a high-speed car crash. These injuries are especially severe if the victim has a pre-existing medical condition, is… Continue reading Your Legal Options If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver