You planned on spending a relaxing, sun-soaked day out on the water enjoying the salty breeze and ocean sounds. Suddenly, an accident turns your dreamy, carefree day into a watery nightmare. The first thing to do in a boating accident is to assess the health and safety of your passengers and, if anyone is injured, call for immediate medical attention. Stop...
Continue ReadingThere is no clear average settlement for spinal stenosis. Settlement amounts vary widely based on the severity and impact of the injury. The confidential nature of settlement figures adds to the complexity of collecting enough data to calculate a true average spinal stenosis settlement amount. Even without statistical information, there are ways to estimate the value of your spinal...
Continue ReadingSometimes, it’s harder to navigate the emotional pain and suffering that follows a car accident than it is to bear the ensuing medical treatments and procedures. This is why we provided this pain and suffering calculator for California residents. As the bills pile up, you’ve probably wondered whether you’re entitled to pain and suffering damages. In California, you may...
Continue ReadingTruck accidents often result in serious injuries, even if they happen at a low speed. As a result, many victims wonder, what is the average semi-truck accident settlement in California? Is there a semi-truck accident settlement calculator you can use? Unfortunately not, but our lawyers explain all the variables that go into determining the average commercial or 18-wheeler accident...
Continue ReadingBoating accidents can happen instantly and be caused by factors like operator inattention or impairment, defective equipment, or even wildlife encounters. Any unexpected issues during a maritime journey can lead to a boat accident injury. In fact, between 2019 and 2020, California boat accidents increased as much as 52% from prior years, with increases projected to continue into the future....
Continue ReadingAccident victims and their loved ones often experience medical, financial, and collateral consequences following their injuries. Depending on the unique facts and circumstances of the case, California law provides recourse to individuals who have experienced damages and losses due to another’s negligence. While the state’s negligence laws broadly govern these cases, the right path to relief depends on the...
Continue ReadingIf you fall and injure yourself on another person’s property, you may be entitled to recover compensation by filing a slip and fall lawsuit. California slip and fall cases fall under the state’s premises liability laws. Although the law provides a way by which you can recover damages, it also requires claimants to follow strict evidentiary and procedural rules....
Continue ReadingDog bites can cause significant injuries that often call for ongoing medical treatment. Hospital stays and doctor appointments are costly. These and other expenses can add up quickly if a dog bite has injured you. If a dog has bitten you, you may want to know what homeowners insurance or renters insurance for a dog bite injury will cover....
Continue ReadingLadder falls can cause a tremendous number of on-the-job injuries—even fatalities. In 2020 alone, 161 people died due to work injuries connected to using a ladder. When it comes to suffering from these injuries, our attorneys at the Weinberg Law Offices understand how exhausting it can be to go through the healing process. What are some common fall from...
Continue ReadingDogs are the most common pet in the United States, with more than 65 million households keeping a dog as a pet. And while most dogs are friendly companions who bring joy to our lives, some dogs can be incredibly dangerous. At the Weinberg Law Offices, our dedicated team of California dog bite lawyers has been helping dog bite...
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