Archive for October, 2009

California Personal Injury Lawyers: 5 Quick Tips to File a Claim

In California one of the most visible areas of litigation is the personal injury law sector. Whether because of the sheer volume of people or the demographics of those residing throughout the state, California personal injury lawyers are some of the busiest practitioners of law. With the tragic Metro Link accident in September, 2008 a spotlight has been placed on personal injury law in California like no time in recent memory . Before we get into how to handle a personal injury law matter, lets first take a look at what California law defines as personal injury. A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of an accident or Read more…

Useful Tips For Identity Theft Prevention – Guard Your Financial Records

Imagine this scene: You’re opening your bills, only to find one of your credit card account balances with an over-due five-digit charge. You know you didn’t make that purchase, so you refuse to pay for it. A few months later, you decide to buy a new car, so you submit a loan application to the car dealer. You get a phone call that afternoon with the bad news, “I’m sorry, Ms. Jones, but we are not able to extend credit to you at this time.” When you ask why, they tell you that your credit report indicated you’re in debt way over your ability to pay. Bummer! You’ve become a victim of identity theft. Now imagine this: You finally order Read more…

Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall injuries are a common occurrence throughout the nation. If your slip and fall injury was caused by the negligence of a property owner or manager, you have the right to hold that person responsible through legal action. When a visitor to a property suffers a preventable injury, the law of premises liability determines responsibility and is applicable to both residences and businesses. Premises liability claims involve injuries that are suffered while you are on another person’s property. Property owners and businesses have a duty to maintain a safe environment for customers, pedestrians, and other visitors. They also have the responsibility to effectively warn these people of possible dangers and hazardous conditions. Examples of premises liability Some instances Read more…

Personal Injury Law FAQ

A personal injury can result from negligence, auto accident or medical malpractice. If you are a victim of personal injury then you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent individual or authority. Personal injury law provides financial compensation to help the victims of personal injury to recover from their losses. However, if you are planning to file a personal injury lawsuit then you must familiarize yourself with various issues involved in filing a personal injury lawsuit. 1. Is there any time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit? Yes, indeed there is a time limit within which you must file your personal injury lawsuit. This time limit is known as SOL or Statute of Limitations. Every single U.S Read more…