News: Personal Injury

A pit bull dog launched a vicious attack on our client when she entered her friend’s home. The dog owner made attempts to secure the dog, but failed to do so and the attack escalated. Our client was finally able to break free of the horrific attack, running into a different room and narrowly escaping […]

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 […]

While every case is unique, the stages of California personal injury lawsuits are similar. How long each of these phases lasts is what affects how long the legal process will take. The way your case is resolved will also affect your lawsuit timeline. For example, your claim will resolve more quickly if it is able […]

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 […]

Were you or a loved one seriously injured in an accident caused by someone else? Are you wondering ‘what is a personal injury claim‘ and if it can help with medical bills or mental anguish? Our personal injury attorneys have a long record of successful case results. And in this article, we explain: what a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Daycare personnel are entrusted to take care of the little beings that are most precious to us – our children. We expect the people we trust with our children to look out for their welfare and provide for their needs with the same care and attention we would. Unfortunately, our children are not always kept […]

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.

Generally, a catastrophic injury is considered the most severe kind of injury. Catastrophic injuries can affect the spine, brain, or head to the point that the victim can remain in a coma and/or suffer long-term disability. Injuries like this are typically classified as catastrophic when they happen suddenly and without warning, leaving the victim with […]

Attorney Peter Fisher and his paralegal Anne are great! They handled my claim from start to finish and kept me readily informed throughout the process, even during the Covid-19 pandemic. I highly recommend Peter Fisher and the Curtis Legal Group if you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney and a firm with […]

Our client was in her yard watering her lawn when she noticed some children playing at the end of her street. She then heard a noise and looked to see that a neighbor’s German Shepard had emerged through a broken fence attached to its owner’s home. Our client was very concerned the dog might injure […]

In a California personal injury case, there are multiple types of personal injury damages that injury victims can recover. Below we explain: what are personal injury damages; the types of personal damages injured victims may claim; and caps on personal injury damages. Personal Injury Damages Defined Personal injury damages serve as a monetary amount intended […]

Curtis Legal Group is what l expected of a law firm. Their professionalism and handling of all matters allowed me to concentrate on my recovery after surgery. Glen Kenna in particular made me feel as if l was his only client and l truly appreciate the attention he gave to my case. – Euro Bau, […]

The team at Curtis Legal group have been very supportive and professional. They have guided me through the legal process of my case step by step. They have helped turn an unpleasant situation into something positive. I highly recommend them for any legal guidance or assistance. -Ceciliarocky Sandoval, Stockton

Our client, a 15 year old boy, was playing with a family friend’s dog in a rural backyard. Without warning or provocation, a dog owned by the friend’s neighbor ran onto the friend’s property and attacked the boy. The boy suffered numerous bite wounds, including his ear flap being separated from his skull. The boy […]

The firm’s client was riding his bicycle home during twilight hours when he was struck by an automobile. The client suffered a severe tibia fracture that required surgical repair with plates and screws. Despite a car accident traffic collision report that blamed the bicyclist for the accident, 100%, the firm obtained a $100,000 policy limit […]