PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- posted: Feb. 16, 2024
In many personal injury cases the injured plaintiff may be able to request punitive damages in addition to damages designed to compensate plaintiff for losses and to make him whole. Read More
Estate planning for roommates and live in caregivers.
- posted: Feb. 11, 2024
If you are an elder (65 years or older) who has invited a friend or acquaintance to move in with you rent free to give you companionship Read More
Diffusion Tensor Imaging can prove concussion/traumatic brain injury occurred where other evidence is inconclusive.
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (“DTI”) of the brain can be used by physicians to help diagnose concussion from traumatic injuries such as motor vehicle collisions. DTI is a more sensitive Magnetic Read More
Get compensated for ALL of the many types of damages you are entitled to for injuries suffered in a collision
- posted: Jul. 01, 2023
Injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault entitle you to monetary compensation from the people at-fault. You have a right to compensation for the cost Read More
Sexual assault claims revived by 2022 California law
- posted: May 29, 2023
A new California law that went into effect on January 1, 2023 revives certain civil claims that were barred by the prior statute of limitation. The Sexual Assault and Abuse Read More
Estate & Gift Tax 2023 update
- posted: May 23, 2023
The basic exclusion amount from Federal Estate Tax for decedents dying in 2023 has been increased to $12,920,000 per individual ($25,840,000 available per married couple). This amount will continue to Read More
New law authorizes doctors and health care facilities to designate a surrogate for incapacitated patients
- posted: Mar. 12, 2023
Assembly Bill 2338 became law in 2022, effective as of January 1, 2023. The act added a new section 4712 to the California Probate Code and amended section 4711 of the Read More
Don't try to be your own lawyer
- posted: Jan. 28, 2023
Should you try to settle your own claim for bodily injuries with a defendant's insurance company in order to "save" money? No. You would not attempt to defend yourself in Read More
New Year's Resolutions
- posted: Jan. 03, 2023
Resolve to prepare an estate plan for your family and heirs by making a will or a living trust directing how your estate will pass at your death. Read More
