Blog: Personal Injury

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Personal Injury Compensation Explained

In the State of California, if you were injured by another party’s carelessness, negligence, or intentional acts, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party.  A big consideration whether an injured person files an insurance claim or must proceed with a personal injury lawsuit, will be what the recoverable […]

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What Does ‘Bodily Injury’ Mean Legally?

If you were injured and are looking to secure compensation for your medical expenses, it is important to know what the term “bodily injury” means legally. Before you start the process of securing a lawyer and filing a lawsuit, you should know if you qualify for a bodily injury or personal injury claim and how […]

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Comparative Negligence vs Contributory Negligence Explained

Negligence laws vary across states, with most following comparative negligence laws, while a handful (Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C.) follow contributory negligence laws. Comparative negligence systems in contrast, typically give victims more of an opportunity to secure damages. There are two types of comparative negligence systems: modified and pure. Pure Comparative Negligence […]

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10 Types of Personal Injury Cases That Can Be Filed in California

Different types of personal injury cases can be filed in the State of California. The following are 10 some of the most common personal injury cases in California: Wrongful death cases Dog bite cases Bicycle accident cases Slip and fall accident cases Traumatic brain injury cases Motorcycle accident cases Truck accident cases Car accident cases […]

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When to Contact an Attorney for a Laser Hair Removal Burn

When done properly, laser hair removal is an effective way to get rid of unwanted hair for a longer period than other methods, such as shaving or waxing. However, lasers are powerful. If not used correctly, or if the person using them is not properly trained, lasers can cause serious and permanent damage. You should […]

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When To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

There was an accident. You sustained an injury, and the accident was not your fault. Incidents like this can leave you with stress and uncertainty about the future, particularly if the insurance carriers involved are insistent that you take a quick and seemingly underwhelming settlement. There is so much at stake. Now might be the time to consider hiring a personal injury attorney.

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$250,000 Work Injury Settlement (Forklift Accident)

Our client was loading material onto a flatbed trailer and was assisted by a forklift operator.The forklift operator carelessly struck our client with the forks pinning  him against the trailer, severely injuring his shoulder.  The forklift operator denied any responsibility.Curtis Legal Group aggressively pursued the case against the forklift operator and his employer and successfully […]

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