California is one of the majority of states with fault-based insurance laws for car accident claims. Under the state’s pure comparative negligence laws, it matters who caused or contributed to the accident. If you’ve suffered injuries and property damage in a California car accident through no fault of your own, you might expect the insurance company of the negligent or reckless driver to…
When pursuing legal recourse after a personal injury, time is of the essence. Personal injury cases in every state in the US are governed by statutes of limitations, which are legal provisions that set strict deadlines for filing claims after an injury occurs. As defined by Cornell Law School, a statute of limitations is a “law that bars claims after a certain period…
California is one of 13 states with a fault-based insurance system that operates under pure comparative negligence law. This system allows injury victims to recover compensation for injuries caused by another party even if they contributed to the cause of the accident or the severity of the injuries. While some states have no-fault insurance laws and others use a modified comparative negligence system…
Walking is a healthy and eco-friendly choice for reaching destinations in your California community, for walking a dog, or for time with family in the fresh air. While most walks are uneventful and relaxing, it only takes one pedestrian accident to alter the course of a life or family. In California, the word “pedestrian’ also refers to skaters and those in motorized wheelchairs….
The brain is the body’s control center as well as the bank of memories and thoughts that make us who we are. Unfortunately, it’s also a complex and sensitive mass of tissue that’s vulnerable to injury in a trauma despite the protection of a bony outer skull and a cushioning inner layer of fluid. When the head suffers a forceful blow from an…
No one starts their day expecting it to end in a hospital, but accidents and injuries occur every day to people of all ages. All injuries are painful and upsetting, but when the injury occurred directly due to someone else’s actions or carelessness, it’s even more distressing. Whether the injuries occurred in a car accident, a slip-and-fall at a commercial business, or from…
No matter how wrong a loved one’s death feels to those left behind, California’s wrongful death laws specify that family members may file wrongful death claims only when a close family member’s death directly results from the careless, reckless, or purposefully wrongful actions of another party. Common reasons for filing wrongful death claims in California include car accident deaths, workplace injury deaths, deaths…
Have you lost someone due to someone’s negligence or recklessness? You have rights under California law and may be eligible to recover a cash settlement by filing a wrongful death claim with Martinian Lawyers. Accidents happen every day, but when negligence or disregard for human life leads to a tragic fatality, a wrongful death claim can be a means of helping the victim’s…
At Martinian Lawyers, our top priority is ensuring clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve in personal injury cases. A critical aspect of any personal injury lawsuit is proving negligence, often the cornerstone of a successful claim. This blog post will delve into the essential elements of proving negligence in California personal injury cases and what you need to know to protect…
Preserving evidence is crucial for building a solid case regarding personal injury accidents. Whether you’ve been involved in a car accident, slip and fall incident, or any other type of personal injury accident in California, taking immediate action to preserve evidence can significantly impact the outcome of your case. This blog post will discuss the essential steps to keep evidence after a personal…
