Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?
If you are injured in an accident caused by another person’s intentional or negligent actions, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and seek compensation for your losses. But what happens when someone dies as a result of a wrongful act? A deceased individual cannot sue. And what about family members who are suffering… Read More »
5 Steps to Take Following a California Car Accident
Nobody expects to be involved in a car accident. But when one happens, you must be prepared to take certain steps to protect yourself and your family. If you are injured or suffered property damage, you have the right to seek compensation from the negligent driver who caused the accident. Here are five steps… Read More »
Is California a “One-Bite” State When It Comes to Dog Bite Lawsuits?
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year throughout the United States. About 800,000 people annually require medical attention for dog bite injuries, and many of those victims are young children. Indeed, a California Department of Public Health study found that children under the age… Read More »
California Court Upholds $329,000 Slip-and-Fall Verdict Against Rite-Aid
In California, a business can be held liable for slip and fall accidents caused by a dangerous condition on the premises. To be clear, a business is not automatically responsible for every accident that may occur. Rather, the law requires proof that the business owner had “actual or constructive” notice of the dangerous condition… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If the Defendant Dies?
California law normally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims. For example, say you were injured in a car accident that took place on May 1, 2022. Under the statute of limitations, your deadline to sue the negligent driver would be May 1, 2024. If you file your lawsuit even one… Read More »
How a Defendant’s Bankruptcy Can Affect Your California Personal Injury Claim
Let’s say that you were injured in a car accident. You know the other driver was at-fault, so you file a personal injury lawsuit against them, seeking compensation for your losses. What happens if the defendant–the driver you sued–then files for bankruptcy? Bankruptcy raises a number of legal complications with respect to personal injury… Read More »
When Is a California Employer Liable for an Employee’s Car Accident?
There is often more than one person or legal entity who can be held responsible for a car accident. Obviously, the negligent driver is liable. But if the driver was acting within the “scope of their employment” at the time of the accident, then the driver’s employer can also be held responsible for the… Read More »