Each day across the United States, about ten people accidentally drown, and on average, two of those ten people are children. According to the Orange County Register, in Orange County alone, someone drowns every nine days.

Drowning deaths tragically impact thousands of families each year, and some of those drownings are what the law calls wrongful […]

If you have been injured and you want to file a personal injury claim, then you have several options. One of these options is mediation. It is less costly and more expedient than filing a lawsuit and going to court. It can represent a good compromise in many situations and our California injury lawyers […]

If you are thinking about bringing a civil lawsuit for personal injury in California, there are some things you should know about preserving evidence in your case.

Comparative Negligence

California is a comparative negligence state. This means that evidence is critical to your success. If you are found to share negligence, you claim may be diminished or […]

Let’s say that you are injured by the negligence of one or more other persons in an accident here in the Fresno area. You might be injured in a traffic crash, by slipping or tripping and falling at a restaurant or a supermarket, or by the use of a defective consumer item.

You could be bitten […]

So, you have decided to file a personal injury claim. In just about every personal injury claim filed, you will be dealing with an insurance company. One of the first people you will interact with, besides your car accident attorney, is the insurance adjuster. Who are these people and what is their job?

What Does […]

If you have been injured, you have a lot to deal with right now. If you are unfamiliar with the legal system, it can be overwhelming. Proving fault in a personal injury lawsuit can make or break your case. Here are some things our medical malpractice lawyers would like you to keep in mind.

Comparative […]

When you experience personal injury, it’s a stressful time. There is a lot going on, and it’s hard to know where to begin. Our personal injury attorneys have outlined the basic first steps that you should follow if you find yourself filing a personal injury claim.

Who Is Responsible?

Determining who is responsible is the first […]

We may believe that our insurance company is in the business to help us when we get injured. We pay them premiums month after month, and in exchange we expect them to be there for us when something happens. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that, like most businesses, insurance companies operate to make […]

In California, when you are injured, there are several things you need to keep in mind.

Comparative Negligence

As a California personal injury law firm, we know this rule of comparative negligence applies in California, and it is important to understand. This rule states that you may have been the injured party, but if you are […]

Our injury lawyers in Fresno have learned that a contentious legal principle – some would call it archaic – that has governed personal injury and wrongful death claims in California courts for three decades was overturned in August when California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 2159, a new statute that will […]