Most victims of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury recover fully within one year of their injury. But, sometimes, victims can be left with long-term cognitive problems that affect both their jobs and 
their family lives for years to come. Despite the potentially devastating effects of a mild brain trauma — also known as a " concussion
Jury Awards $2 Million to Golfer’s Family
This week a San Diego jury found a golf course responsible for the death of a golfer who was killed after falling off an 80 foot cliff in a golf cart and awarded his family $2 million. The golfer Edwin Payne tried to make a U-turn on the golf path but drove over a small
Assignment of Fault
California is a "comparative fault" state. This means that if a victim is partially at fault for the accident, the jury will be asked to determine the percentage of the blame that lies with the defendant, and the percentage that lies with the victim. The victim will be entitled to collect only that percentage of the
Filing A Lawsuit — What Evidence is Needed?
When a person is injured, the initial investigation might not provide all of the answers. For example, when a product such as a Blue Ember gas barbecue grill causes an injury, victims and investigators want to know: “When was the manufacturer first aware of the problem? And, should they have warned earlier about the potential
Dealing with Pain: Virtual Reality Devices Assist Burn Victims
When burn victims are resting (most of the time), opioids (morphine and morphine-related chemicals) are adequate for controlling their burn pain. In sharp contrast, during wound care such as daily bandage changes, wound cleaning, staple removals etc., opioids are not enough, not even close. 
Researchers at Harborview Burn Center in Seattle have developed a
What is Pain and Suffering?
Once a victim has established the he was injured by another’s wrongdoing, he must be compensated for his pain and suffering. There is no definite standard or method to calculate pain and suffering. A victim may recover for his pain and suffering even if at trial he presents no medical bills or medical evidence.
Will a Waiver Prevent Compensation for an Injury?
MRI’s, PET Scans, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Some traumatic brain injuries can be seen on an MRI scan. Many, however, cannot. The structural 
damage caused by the trauma is just too subtle. Of course, even subtle changes in brain structure can cause profound changes in brain functioning. Simply because the brain injury cannot be seen on an MRI, it doesn’t mean that it
Repayment of the lien
After the lawsuit is settled or a judgment is awarded, the liens must be paid. Dealing with the liens is usually the job of the victim’s attorney, but it may differ depending on the agreement between the victim and the attorney.
When our office recovers funds on behalf of our clients, we will negotiate with