Monthly Archives: September 2008

What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death case?

The following damages may be recovered in a wrongful death action: (a) Immediate expenses associated with the wrongful death – these expenses include medical and funeral expenses incurred by the family members. (b) Loss of wrongful death victim’s anticipated earnings … Continue reading

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Do you need to be represented by a personal injury lawyer?

One of the first questions that a person who is injured in an auto accident asks himself is whether he should handle the claim himself or retain an injury lawyer. And… if to hire a lawyer, how to find the … Continue reading

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California Accident Injury Lawyer: Punitive Damages in an Accident Injury Claim in California

Punitive damages are awarded against a party to a wrongdoing, who committed the act with ill intent and malice. In other words, a party who intentionally causes harm and injury may be sued for, among other damages, punitive damages. These … Continue reading

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San Francisco personal injury accident checklist – document your pain and suffering

Gathering evidence, talking to police and witnesses, taking photographs and making sure that you organize your paperwork properly are the last things in your mind when you are involved in an auto accident and suffer serious injuries. However, sooner or … Continue reading

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California Injury Law: Pain and suffering compensation in an accident

There are two broad categories of damages available in a personal injury claims in California: Economic and Non-Economic. Compensation for pain and suffering fall into the non-economic category and are often the most controversial part of any auto accident case, … Continue reading

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