Can I Sue If My Airbags Didn’t Deploy?
When your airbags fail to deploy in a collision, you may be able to bring a product liability claim against the vehicle manufacturer. These cases often turn on whether the airbag system was defective, whether the crash met the deployment threshold, and whether the failure to deploy made your injuries worse. Understanding...
When Consumers Should Consider Suing Retailers for Defective Products
When a defective product causes injuries, you can often hold the retailer accountable, not just the manufacturer. Retailers may be liable when they sell unsafe goods, fail to inspect products, ignore warning signs, or handle recalls poorly. Suing a retailer can also help you keep the case local and increase your...
Loss of Consortium Claims: Compensation Beyond Economic Damages
When someone is seriously injured in California, the spouse or registered domestic partner often suffers harm too. A loss of consortium claim recognizes that injuries can damage the relationship, intimacy, companionship, and shared life you once had. These claims allow you to seek compensation for the personal losses that do not appear...
Common Causes of Consumer Burn Injuries
Burn injuries don’t just happen in factories or on construction sites; they can occur right in your home or while grabbing your morning coffee. From scalding beverages and overheated restaurant meals to defective curling irons and chemical cleaners, everyday products can cause serious harm when they’re unsafe or improperly handled.
Who Can Be Held Liable in Fraternity Hazing Cases?
Hazing rituals have led to countless serious injuries and even fatalities on college campuses nationwide. When these incidents occur, victims and their families often struggle to understand who can be held legally accountable. Liability in fraternity hazing cases may extend beyond the individuals directly involved, reaching to the fraternity organization itself, the...
Property Owner Liability for Office Building Injuries
Accidents can happen anywhere, including in the office. When injuries occur in an office building, whether due to unsafe flooring, poor maintenance, or neglected safety procedures, the property owner may be legally responsible. Understanding how liability works and what rights injured workers or visitors have can make a significant difference in recovering...
Food Delivery Driver Accidents: DoorDash, Uber Eats, & Grubhub Liability
The rise of food delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub has made getting a meal easier than ever, but it has also led to more delivery-related accidents on California roads. Drivers rushing to meet delivery times, distracted driving from constant app updates, and unclear insurance coverage can leave victims unsure...
$3.25 Million Settlement Reached in Fresno Police Fatality Case
Resolution acknowledges preventable tragedy and protects the financial interests of the victim’s twin children.
Fresno, California. December 2, 2025. – The family of Christopher Walker, a father of ten-year-old twins who was struck and killed by Fresno Police Officer David Hutchason, has secured a $3.25 million settlement with the City of...
Tesla Cybertruck Fires: Are Drivers at Risk?
As the Tesla Cybertruck rolls onto California roads, its futuristic design and performance are turning heads, but so are reports of electric vehicle (EV) fires across the country. The same battery technology that delivers impressive power can, under the wrong conditions, trigger dangerous heat reactions. Understanding how these fires start and what...
What is paraquat?
Paraquat (paraquat dichloride) is a powerful herbicide that has been used in U.S. agriculture since the 1960s to control weeds and grasses in crops like soybeans, corn, cotton, and vineyards. Because paraquat is extremely toxic, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies it as a “restricted use” pesticide. Only certified applicators can...