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• "Impaired" Caffeine User Gets a Break from California Authoriti

  by Jesse Chrisp January 31, 2017
    Does caffeine really qualify as an intoxicating drug when it comes to driving and crashes? Ask most people this question and you’re likely to get a variety of responses ranging from complete denial to boisterous agreement. For one California driver, a 2015 traffic stop put the questi...

• Understanding Collateral Source Rule

  by Jesse Chrisp January 10, 2017
  After being injured in an accident—whether a car crash or something else—you have the right to sue the person responsible for your injuries. You can file a personal injury claim against a person, government agency, or business for their negligence. Working with an experienced attorney wi...

• What Happens During an IME in an Injury Case?

  by Jesse Chrisp December 23, 2016
  If you have been injured as a direct result of someone else’s negligence and you opt to seek compensation for your injuries, the court may request that you undergo an independent medical exam (IME). During an IME, a medical professional will examine you thoroughly and may order tests such as X...

• How Do Juries Come Up with an Amount in a Personal Injury Case

  by Jesse Chrisp December 19, 2016
  A jury is made up of regular people, just like you. This means that they are going to do their best to come up with a decision that is fair, but ultimately, they are also going to be influenced by their own personal opinions and experiences. This makes what a jury will decide to give you at the co...

• What Is California's Government Claims Program

  by Jesse Chrisp December 11, 2016
  What Is California's Government Claims Program? If you have suffered a personal injury or property damage because of someone working for the State of California or a government agency, there is a very specific process you must follow in order to receive compensation. This is different from filing a...

• Hyundai Recalls 84,000 Genesis Coupes over Airbag Problem

  by Jesse Chrisp November 17, 2016
        Hyundai recently issued a recall notice for the Genesis Coupe due to airbag problems. This is an important recall because airbags are responsible for preventing thousands of injuries in car crashes each year. While they cannot prevent every injury, they do at least minimize...