- DUI/DWIDefendants responsible for wrongful death may attempt to file bankruptcy to avoid responsibility for wrongful death claims. However, the law usually protects the legal rights of family members for wrongful death relating to recklessness or gross negligence of a defendant, such as, drunk driving car accidents. Murder is considered a criminal lawsuit. Medical malpractice resulting in death claims may be considered wrongful death but may be considered negligence.
- Wrongful DeathWrongful death is a term used to describe a civil legal claim against a party who accidentally caused the death of another individual. In these types of legal claims, it is wise to retain an attorney to represent your family’s interests as soon as possible after the death of your loved one. A wrongful death lawsuit may provide compensation for the medical expenses of the deceased, burial costs, impact of lost wages on other family members, and pain and suffering.
- Sex CrimesSexual harassment can include: making unwelcome sexual advances, demanding sexual favors, making consistent rude or offensive jokes or comments about a person based on his or her sex, and unwanted physical or sexual content (in these cases, the perpetrator will often face assault, battery, sexual assault, or rape charges). Sexual harassment is illegal in the United States, and sexual harassment claims in the workplace are overseen
- Assault
- Murder
- Forgery
- Sexual HarassmentUnfortunately, employer harassment and employee discrimination tend to be more common in difficult economic times. Employer harassment can involve many situations, including sexual harassment in the workplace, employer harassment, verbal harassment and workplace harassment. Whether subtle or blatant, sexual harassment in any form is rooted in economic exploitation for an illicit purpose. It involves deliberate misconduct and is strictly illegal under state and federal laws.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationFacts: Plaintiff and defendant were business partners and owned a storage facility together. They entered into a promissory note wherein the defendant was to pay plaintiff $17,000 after 5 years in exchange for transfer of plaintiff’s ownership interest to defendant. When the 5 years past, Defendant refused to pay and claimed the storage facility was full of construction defects. The compensatory award was based on loss of future profits. The punitive damage award was based on Defendants admission that he had no intention to pay the $17,000 when he executed the promissory note.
- Property DamageOf course, there are situations that occur when a vehicle is not insured. Uninsured motorist coverage is wise to have, even in no-fault insurance states, according to experts. A handful of states mandate purchase of such insurance, but most do not. UM/UIM payment limits usually must comply with the state minimum, but they cannot exceed your liability limits. States and insurance companies that allow uninsured motorist property damage (UMPD) coverage require coverage for bodily injury at the same time. At our San Diego law office, we understand how insurance companies work, even in the most difficult legal claims.
- Personal InjuryPersonal injury resulting from a product falls under the general category of strict liability. Strict liability refers to injury resulting from products whereby the manufacturer is held responsible because of one or more reasons, including...
- Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice law is an area of law which has been rewritten in several states over the years. There has been greater awareness about the various aspects of health care law. First, there is an informed consent agreement that every person seeking medical treatment signs when accepting the risks associated with any and all medical procedures. Then, there are risks associated with drugs which pharmacists are responsible to educate consumers about.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Disability Discrimination
- Slip and Fall InjuryIf your slip and fall accident involves serious injury, my law office may be able to accept your legal claim on a contingency basis so you will not have to outlay any costs for legal fees until you win the case. Serious slip and fall injury cases may be settled or make go to trial to receive a court judgment for the award in the legal claim.
- Bankruptcy