If an individual loses their life due to another party’s negligent actions, the surviving family members and the surviving spouse may file a wrongful death claim, subject to eligibility and depending on the case. Wrongful death lawsuits allow eligible family members to seek financial compensation following a wrongful death. The damages available in wrongful death cases include funeral expenses,...
TL;DR: If an intoxicated driver injures you, you can file a personal injury claim to recover medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Drunk driving establishes negligence, but victims must document injuries and act within California’s 2-year statute of limitations before evidence fades and insurance disputes grow. Highlights: Call 911, stay at the scene, and request an officer...
TL;DR: Car accidents are usually caused by driver error, vehicle defects, or road hazards, and fault determines who pays for injuries. Victims such as drivers or passengers can suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm, and claims depend on proving negligence before evidence disappears. Highlights: Get medical evaluation and follow treatment plans to document injuries. Photograph vehicles, road conditions, traffic...
TL;DR: Car accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries such as concussions, hematomas, contusions, hemorrhages, and diffuse axonal injuries when the head strikes an object or moves violently. Drivers and passengers face memory loss, mood changes, or coma, and medical imaging and early evaluation are critical because swelling and bleeding can quickly worsen outcomes and affect long‑term recovery. Highlights: Get...
TL;DR: A personal injury insurance claim is a demand for compensation after someone else’s negligence causes bodily harm in a car crash or similar incident. It covers medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering for injured drivers or passengers, and must be filed within state deadlines before evidence fades. Highlights: Confirm your claim is a third-party claim against...
TL;DR: Traffic accidents involving children can be reduced by enforcing child restraints and helmet laws, strengthening seat belt rules, improving safety education, strict speed enforcement. Negligent drivers, caregivers, property owners, or manufacturers can be liable when children are hurt, and prompt medical care protects injury claims. Highlights: Buckle your child into the right car seat, booster, or seatbelt. Re-check...
TL;DR: A dog bite in California triggers strict liability, which means the owner is usually responsible even if the dog never bit before. Animal control investigates the report and documents rabies risk or past attacks, while victims have 2 years to file a claim before losing compensation rights. Highlights: Get medical treatment the same day; see your doctor within...
At Arash Law, we believe in protecting the legal rights of injury victims, meaning that we advocate for our clients during settlement negotiations — and in court, if necessary. However, it also means that we teach injury victims how to protect their own legal rights.
It is important to know what to say and do in order to protect...
TL;DR: You can usually keep driving during pregnancy, but crash risk is highest in the second trimester due to fatigue, nausea, and reduced focus. Pregnant drivers and unborn babies face serious injury if a negligent driver causes a collision, and medical records after any crash become key evidence, so prompt evaluation protects both health and any claim. Highlights: Reposition...
Approximately 13.2 million teen drivers are on the roads every year, making up approximately 6.4 percent of drivers on the road. When it comes to teen drivers, the world takes a collective effort to make sure that the roads are safe for them and everybody on them.
With drunk driving and distracted driving statistics indicating many dangers on California roads...
