Blog Posts in 2020

• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 21-Dec-2020

  Auto Accidents Caused by Contractors in Construction Zones

  A highway contractor controlling traffic on a public highway owes a duty of care to motorists based on the general duty of care owed by a highway contractor to the public. That general duty is that a highway contractor has “a duty to protect ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 14-Dec-2020

  Passengers Who Are Injured in Auto Accidents Can Assert Their Own Personal Injury Claims

  In California, a driver owes a duty of care toward pedestrians and persons in other vehicles, as well as toward any passengers in his or her vehicle. In order for the driver to be found liable for negligence if there is an auto accident caused by the ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 7-Dec-2020

  Officer's Placing of Knee in Back of Arrestee Who is Lying Down Could Be Excessive Force

  In a police abuse or excessive force complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against an officer, a knee on the back may constitute a meaningful personal intrusion when it causes injury. In assessing the governmental interest in use of force, the court ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 1-Dec-2020

  California Medical Malpractice Attorney-Client Checklist

  Obtain your medical records from your medical providers using an appropriate release form. If submitted by an attorney, the form must comply with California Civil Code, § 56.11. Determine who the potential defendant doctors and entities are: ...

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• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 23-Nov-2020

  How to Prove Pain and Suffering in California

  The victim or injured plaintiff, himself or herself, may be the best person to testify in a case about their own level of pain and suffering. However, due to certain biases of defense counsel and others, a smart Plaintiffs’ California Personal ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 16-Nov-2020

  7 Types of Compensatory Damages in California Personal Injury Cases

  California Personal Injury damages include both general and economic damages. 1. Medical Expenses: Plaintiffs in California are entitled to recover the reasonable value of all medical expenses that have been incurred, and that are reasonably certain ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 12-Nov-2020

  What Are the Differences Between California Wrongful Death and Survival Claims

  A California Wrongful Death claim is a cause of action for the death of a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another. A California Wrongful Death claim may be asserted by the decedent's spouse, domestic partner, children, and other ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 9-Nov-2020

  California Automobile Accident Attorney-Client Checklist

  If you or someone you know was injured in an auto accident in California, you will need to understand the insurance coverage of both the other driver and your own. You will want to share with your counsel the basic facts concerning the automobile ...

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• Posted By SCOTT D. HUGHES 2-Nov-2020

  Common Questions Clients Have When Hiring A California Personal Injury Lawyer

  How to choose a personal injury lawyer? Whenever we advise clients on how to choose the best personal injury lawyer, we always say pick someone you trust. You should be able to get an almost immediate free consultation with a California personal ...

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