Blog: Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an accident, you may have heard the phrase “entitled to compensation.” While often used in law firm advertisements, it is rarely explained. In everyday language, it may sound like a promise of fairness, but in legal terms, “you may be entitled to compensation” refers to a specific legal standard. […]

California recognizes two primary methods for calculating pain and suffering damages. There is no official formula for these types of damages, but California lawyers usually use one of two methods: Multiplier: The total economic losses (like medical bills, lost income, and property damage) are multiplied by a number between 1 and 5. Per Diem: A […]

California law allows injury victims to be compensated for economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) and non-economic damages (pain, suffering, emotional distress). Punitive damages are available in cases of malice or fraud. While most personal injury damages are not capped, medical malpractice cases have a $250,000 limit on non-economic awards. If you’ve been hurt because […]

If you have suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you are likely facing physical and financial burdens. If you have filed a lawsuit to recover your damages, you may be anxious to resolve your case. Our Northern California personal injury attorneys at Curtis Legal Group want to make sure you are […]

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.