Last updated 6 months ago
Individuals who have been involved in an accident typically incur multiple financial hardships, including expensive medical bills and lost income. As this video explains, personal injury victims can consult an experienced lawyer at The Ladva Law Firm to fight for compensation from their insurance companies.
Many insurance companies either delay providing rightful compensation benefits or deny claims entirely. When this happens, you need a capable personal injury attorney to represent your interests in a court of law. A personal injury lawyer can fight to get the financial compensation you are entitled to for your medical costs and missed earnings. Don’t let your insurance company get out of their lawful responsibility; consult The Ladva Law Firm today to discuss your legal options.
Whether you have been injured on the job, behind the wheel, or elsewhere, The Ladva Law Firm can help. Please call (415) 296-8844 to schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney at our San Francisco office.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 7 months ago
A personal injury can prove traumatic physically, emotionally, and financially. Even minor accidents can result in significant medical costs and ongoing pain and suffering. In some cases, an injury also necessitates considerable time off work to attend to medical needs. While these circumstances alone can cause stress, unfortunately, many insurance companies further inconvenience victims by delaying or refusing compensation for their injuries. If this scenario applies to you, don’t hesitate to consult a personal injury lawyer about pursuing legal action. As the following reasons attest, a personal injury attorney can be essential in stabilizing your financial security both now and in the future.
You have mounting medical bills that you cannot pay.
No matter how insignificant your personal injury may appear at first, it can quickly evolve into a major financial and medical issue. Healthcare provider costs are constantly on the rise, and many individuals with seemingly adequate health insurance soon find themselves without the means to pay for all of their expenses. Moreover, many personal injuries manifest days, weeks, or even months after an accident occurs. This then translates into more hospital visits and higher medical fees.
You can no longer work because of your injury.
From back pain to migraines, a vast majority of personal injuries can render a person unable to temporarily or permanently continue his or her professional duties. Yet without any income, personal injury victims are also without any means to pay for not only their medical costs, but also their everyday expenses. If you can no longer work because of a personal injury, an attorney can seek fair compensation on your behalf.
Your insurance company is denying your claim.
Though the vast majority of Americans pay their insurance premiums every month with the full expectation that they will be protected in the event of an accident, it does not always work out that way. All too often, insurance companies show bad faith and refuse to award the monetary compensation due to their customers when they are hurt. However, a personal injury lawyer can effectively fight for your rightful damages.
Let The Ladva Law Firm help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Please call our San Francisco office today at (415) 296-8844 to schedule an appointment with a personal injury attorney.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 7 months ago
Being fired is never easy, but it is especially difficult if you have been wrongfully terminated. If you feel you’ve been terminated illegally and are considering filing a lawsuit, follow these steps to get the best results.
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Keep your anger to yourself. This is certainly one of the most important steps you can take. You’re probably tempted to finally tell your boss exactly how you feel, but now isn’t the time to do so. Instead, stay calm, don’t say anything you’ll regret, and don’t mention to anyone that you think you may have been wrongfully terminated.
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Request a copy of your personnel file. This file should contain records of any disciplinary actions that were taken against you, and other records pertaining to your employment. It is vital that you take this with you to serve as documentation of your performance as an employee. If you’re worried that your former employer will try to alter the file, mail yourself a copy via certified mail, giving you a dated record of how your file appeared in its original form.
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Make notes. If any events happened prior to your termination that seem significant in retrospect, like reprimands or being passed over for promotions, write it down. Try to remember exact days and times, as well as who was present. This will give you evidence against your former employer.
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Read the company handbook. If your wrongful termination claim stems from your employer’s breach of contract or failure to follow its own stipulated procedure for termination, look through your company handbook and contract to find the relevant sections that were violated.
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Contact an employment lawyer. When you have compiled all of these materials, make an appointment to speak to an employment attorney about your claim. He or she can advise you about the best course of action and help you organize your information into the strongest possible case.
Whether you believe you have been fired for unclear reasons or because of your race, The Ladva Law Firm can help. Speaking with an attorney about your case is the best way to determine your rights and analyze your case. Contact The Ladva Law Firm at (415) 296-8844 for legal representation.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 7 months ago
Would you like to learn more about the topics addressed in our recent blog posts? Speaking with an attorney about your case is the best way to determine your rights and analyze your case, but these links will provide a helpful place to start if you’ve been injured or wrongfully terminated:
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This law review article takes an in-depth look at California’s law about premises liability and explains how the California Supreme Court broke from the status categories many other states use.
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Would you like to learn more about negligence? This site provides a definition and explanation.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The National Archives maintains a site with background on the Act and information about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act protects eligible employees from wrongful termination. It allows you to take unpaid, job-protected leave for any of the specified reasons outlined at this website.
If you have been the victim of a wrongful termination or have been injured on someone else’s property, contact The Ladva Law Firm at (415) 296-8844 for legal representation.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 7 months ago
Premises liability is when an owner or possessor of land is liable to a person who sustains injuries while on the property. Examples of this type of case include accidents caused by wet floors, uneven floors or steps, failure to display warning signs, and more. Premises liability is based on the principle of negligence, so the plaintiff must prove the following: the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, the defendant breached this duty, and the breach of duty directly caused the plaintiff’s injuries.
Duty of Care
In most cases, the most difficult element to prove is that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care. Many states distinguish between trespassers, licensees, and invitees—often referred to as “status categories”—and whether these types of people were owed a duty of care while on the defendant’s property. However, the California Supreme Court limited the importance of these categories in a 1968 case.
Negligence
California law requires the defendant to use ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property. If a defendant does not exercise this reasonable care, that constitutes a breach of his or her duty and he or she may be liable for negligence. In some cases, the court may depart from the ordinary care and skill standard. The California Supreme Court has said that departing from this standard of care requires balancing a number of considerations, including the foreseeability of harm to the plaintiff, the degree of certainty that the plaintiff suffered injury, the closeness of the link between the defendant’s conduct and the plaintiff’s injury, the moral blame attached to the defendant’s conduct, and the policy of preventing future harm.
Premises liability cases may include a dog bite, swimming pool drowning, or slip and fall accident. If you have been injured in any type of accident on someone else’s property, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help protect your rights. At The Ladva Law Firm, we are experienced in getting the maximum results for our clients. Call (415) 296-8844 to schedule a consultation.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
