Posted in Personal Injury on May 20, 2026
Personal injury settlements are not considered income in California, though this depends on the type of compensation received. Victims of a Long Beach personal injury case can claim economic losses, or costs related to the accident at their full value, and not pay any taxes on those recoveries. The money the victim of a personal injury… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on May 20, 2026
California does not have a specific, legally based formula for calculating pain and suffering in a Long Beach personal injury claim. The court and insurance companies will use one of several methods to calculate loss, typically the multiplier or per diem method. The Multiplier Method multiples your economic damage value by a factor of 1… read more
Posted in General,Personal Injury on March 8, 2026
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process in which a neutral third party helps two parties reach an agreement. Typically, mediation is a useful tool when disputing parties cannot come to an agreement on their own in a Long Beach personal injury case. Although it can be court-ordered in some cases, it is most… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on September 4, 2025
Insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits in Long Beach, CA, both provide the means to recover your losses through compensation. While they may sound similar and are both adversarial, there is a distinct difference between the two. The level of formality, cost, timeline, processes, and venue are just a few of the ways these types… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on May 8, 2025
Each state imposes strict timelines for legal action to recover compensation for damages resulting from a personal injury. Failing to act within the statute of limitations can prevent you from recovering the potential financial resources available in a Long Beach personal injury lawsuit. However, some exceptions may apply to your case, allowing more or less… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on August 19, 2024
You may indeed need an expert witness to help with your personal injury case in Long Beach. In fact, more than one type of expert witness may be needed. In other situations, an expert witness may not be needed at all, depending on the factors related to each particular claim. Here, we want to review… read more
Posted in Pedestrian accidents,Personal Injury on September 15, 2023
If you sustain an injury after being struck by a vehicle while walking, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, there are various steps you can take to help improve your chances of success with an insurance claim or Long Beach personal injury claim. Check for Injuries and Seek Medical Treatment… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on August 15, 2023
Individuals often sustain injuries caused by the negligent actions of others. When this happens, victims should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, injury claims made against another party must be substantiated with evidence in order for victims to recover compensation. Here, we want to discuss the types of evidence needed to prove… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on July 14, 2023
When an injury occurs due to the negligent actions of another party, such as another individual, entity, or business, victims may be able to recover compensation for their losses. In most cases, this compensation will come in the form of a settlement from an insurance carrier. However, injury victims should be wary of settlement offers… read more
Posted in Personal Injury,Premises Liability on March 27, 2023
The last thing any person expects when they rent an Airbnb is that they will sustain an injury on the property. Here, we want to examine the intricacies involved with injury claims against Airbnb or against the property owner who used Airbnb to facilitate the rental between the two parties. We want to review the… read more
