To hold another party responsible for a personal injury, you must be able to prove negligence. Negligence is a term used to define a party’s failure to exercise the appropriate standard of care expected of them in a particular situation.
CaseyGerry attorney Eric Ganci discusses CSAA Insurance Exchange v. Hodroj and the importance of a demand letter in personal injury cases.
In a personal injury case, a demand letter can be very important.
Individuals sign liability waivers before participating in certain activities or using certain products. Often, these liability waivers prevent individuals from filing lawsuits in the event an injury occurs while participating in the activity or using the product in question.
Any person who sustains an injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual should be able to recover compensation for their losses. This includes coverage of medical bills, lost income, property damage expenses, and pain and suffering losses.
California Code of Civil Procedure 998 gives trial attorneys a powerful tool. If executed properly, if you 998 the other side an offer to settle…and if the other side fails to beat your 998 offer at trial, then the other side may have to pay your costs incurred after your 998.
CaseyGerry is investigating a data breach reported by American Pool Enterprises, the largest swimming pool maintenance company in the United States, that has compromised the information of 59,749 individuals including eleven in Maine.
Depending on the circumstances, the driver, the pedestrian, or a third party may be totally or partially liable for a pedestrian accident. In San Diego, fault is determined by each party’s degree of negligence.
Just like drivers, pedestrians in California are responsible for following traffic and safety laws at all times. These regulations reduce the risk of a crash, and when one does occur, the laws regarding pedestrians play a big part in determining who is at fault for an accident.
