When you suffer an injury as a result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you have a right to be compensated. Most personal injury victims are unaware of the steps and processes that make up the personal injury settlement process. This post provides you with an overview of the steps you will take before your claim is settled.
The death of a loved one is always tragic and difficult to deal with. When the death was preventable and unexpected, it can be even more difficult to process. In many cases, if a loved one’s death was preventable, there are actions you can take to get justice for their loss of life. Wrongful death claims can help you on the long road to recovery as you grieve your lost loved one.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that a total of 37 million people sustain product-related injuries every year across the world. Although not all these fatalities and injuries are as a result of product defects, a significant portion of them are. In California, people who have been injured or suffered fatalities from using defective products can seek compensation. However, you need to have filed a case within two years of the incident. However, not every victim files a product liability lawsuit. Here are a few reasons why:
When you are charged with a criminal offense either by the federal or state government, there is a possibility that you will be going through a criminal trial unless you take a plea bargain. A trial is what determines whether you are guilty or not. In the event that you are facing a criminal charge in the Bay Area, it is critical that you work with a reputable San Jose criminal law attorney right from the beginning.
A recent news article indicates that fatalities from vehicle collisions have risen over the last decade. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in vehicle accidents, whether minor or major, can have a significant impact on your daily life.
When someone dies due to the wrongful or negligent acts of another, surviving kin may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim. When such a tragedy strikes, families have to deal with many unexpected problems and expenses while at the same trying to cope with the unbearable pain and loss of losing a loved one. Call the Law Offices of Farling, Hecht & Davis, LLP, a San Jose law firm to talk to a San Jose wrongful death attorney to discuss potential litigation and compensation under California law.