Category: Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident, you have likely considered filing a personal injury claim. However, these claims can be confusing and intimidating, particularly if you have never been involved in a lawsuit.  Understanding what to expect during a lawsuit can make the process less overwhelming.…
Injured in a California accident? A Marin County personal injury attorney may be able to get you compensation for your injuries. Contact Wakeford Law today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation: (415) 569-7495

Overview of Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages

When you are injured in an accident and awarded damages, there are several different types of damages you may be entitled to.…
Proposition 22 (Prop 22) is a California law that recognizes rideshare and delivery drivers as independent contractors. A significant impact of Prop 22 on California app-based drivers is their ability to financially recover after a work-related car accident.  

The Gig Economy

As more and more people are choosing when and where to work, the gig economy is booming.…
Pursuing a personal injury claim can be a stressful and frustrating experience. You need to concentrate on healing from your injuries, not worry about how your medical bills will be paid.  Hiring an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer can help make the claims process easier. If you are considering hiring an attorney, make the most out of your initial consultations. …
Californians enjoy bike riding for work, personal errands, and fun, but cyclists sometimes forget that crashes are common as they share the road with other drivers. You do have rights if you are hurt due to someone else’s negligence, and a bike accident lawyer can tell you more about your specific legal options.…
There are many misconceptions about California crosswalk laws, leading many people on foot to believe they have the right-of-way in almost every situation. Unfortunately, many pedestrian accidents result from this common assumption. With a lack of protection from oncoming vehicles, the person on foot will most definitely suffer the brunt of the collision.…
Proving fault in a slip and fall accident may sound like a relatively straightforward process, but it isn’t necessarily. The plaintiff must be able to show that the store proprietor either knew about the dangerous condition and did nothing about it, or should have known about the dangerous condition and let it lapse.…
If you were injured in an accident that was not your fault, there are time restrictions on filing a lawsuit. The California statute of limitations for personal injury applies to motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, injuries from a defective product, medical malpractice cases, and other claims.…
In a personal injury case, the defense lawyers may demand that the plaintiff attend a defense medical examination (DME) during litigation, wherein a doctor will perform a series of tests and subsequently make a report giving the doctor’s opinions about the plaintiff’s injuries and medical condition (pursuant to Code of Civ.…
This happens more frequently than you’d expect. Fido looks sweet and innocent, but as it turns out, he’s a vicious beast. Your neighbor may have trained their dog to be a little too vigilant in its duty to protect his home. Fido hops the fence and attacks an otherwise innocent bystander.…
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