Can I Claim Workers’ Compensation for Stress?
Workers’ compensation claims can involve numerous types of accidents and injuries, from falling from scaffolding to suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome after writing all day. However, you may wonder if non-physical injuries and ailments, such as mental stress, could be grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. While the legal framework for these claims can…
What to Do When You Are the Victim of a Dog Bite
Injuries from dog bites are serious affairs that can leave victims in significant emotional and psychological pain. In these cases, victims have the right to seek fair compensation for things like medical expenses incurred when treating wounds from the attack. Like many areas of personal injury law, however, dealing with dog bites can quickly…
Is There a Cap on Personal Injury Claims?
If you are filing a Bakersfield personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim, you may wonder what your chances are of receiving a multi-million-dollar settlement like some of the cases you read about in the media. Settlement amounts vary from case to case, and different states may place a cap on the amount of damages…
What Schools Can Learn from the Bowe Cleveland Case About Gun Violence
When it comes to gun violence in schools, questions over how to best protect our students are becoming more and more critical to answer. Last year was a record year for gun violence in schools, and students are at risk of not only mass tragedies on the scale of Parkland and Sandy Hook, but…
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in California
Most of us are at least familiar with the term “statute of limitations,” but when it comes to understanding it in the context of a personal injury, there are hidden details and complexities to be aware of because they can drastically affect your ability to file a claim. The Statute of Limitations in California…
How Long Do Semi-Truck Accident Cases Last?
If you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you could experience significant damages in the months to come. Due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles, you may suffer from serious injuries in these accidents, as well as extensive damage to your car and belongings. You can claim damages for…
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Our Bakersfield personal injury law firm helps victims focus on getting back on their feet by holding the wrongdoer accountable. Helping victims of personal injury is what we do best. And over the years, we’ve had the privilege of helping many individuals and families get back on their feet. If you’re one of the…
Meet Kern County Personal Injury Attorney Danay Gonzalez
Attorney Danay Gonzalez has a powerful voice. She uses it to sing ballads in English and Spanish; as a personal injury lawyer, she uses it to advocate for those who need it the most. Growing up in Lamont, CA, Danay observed many of her classmates were afraid to speak up for themselves out of fear…
What is Personal Injury Protection?
Every state in the U.S. has unique laws for handling car accidents. Most states follow fault-based systems that require drivers to determine fault for accidents and file claims for coverage against at-fault drivers’ auto insurance policies. However, several states use no-fault systems, and personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage is the standard for auto…
What Is Second Impact Syndrome?
Concussions are common injuries from vehicle accidents, violence, and sports accidents. These injuries can range in severity and cause a host of unpredictable symptoms, some of which may impact the victim’s quality of life for months or even years. A concussion occurs when an external force causes the brain to hit the inside of…