Los Angeles is one of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians. Busy intersections, distracted drivers, and high-speed arterials make walking in LA...
While compensation from the at-fault party is usually not paid until a claim is resolved, there may be limited ways to manage medical expenses, reducing financial strain while...
In California, you do not have to use the body shop that is recommended by our insurance company after an accident. This is good news...
When you settle a claim with an insurance company following a motor vehicle accident, you might assume that obtaining the amount of financial compensation for...
California’s Medi-Cal program offers free or low-cost health care coverage to state residents who meet certain income thresholds. When an accident victim who has Medi-Cal coverage receives...
When your personal injury is serious enough to require surgery, the cost can increase your settlement. The value of a personal injury settlement is based...
It is possible for your employer to fire you for missing work due to an injury under certain circumstances. There are many factors that could...
E-scooters are not an appropriate form of transportation on California highways (as opposed to bike lanes or low-speed local roads). On the other hand, a gas-powered scooter with a minimum motor displacement of 150 cubic...
Foraminal stenosis, or the tightening or narrowing of the spaces between your spine bones, can be caused by an injury. Whether this injury was from a slip,...
Under California law, electric scooter, or E-scooter, riders must hold a valid driver’s license. The class of license does not matter. The major E-scooter rental companies, Bird...
Not reporting an accident to your insurance company is a bad idea. You could end up having your policy canceled, and even get accused of...
Compared to other types of accidents, the odds of being struck by a car while traveling on foot are relatively low. The rate of pedestrian...
A person who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs, gets in an accident, and leaves the accident scene will most likely face two...
Forklift accidents are a significant hazard on construction sites in Los Angeles, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. These accidents typically occur due to...
You were in a car accident that caused moderate cosmetic damage. Luckily, you escaped the incident without injuries and have a cooperative insurance adjustor who...
If you plan on driving for Uber, the company will require that you provide proof of your insurance coverage before they will allow you to drive....
Lyft drivers are ordinary, average motorists that use their personal vehicles to shuttle riders where they need to go. They lack any special training outside of...
Twenty percent of all fatal vehicle accidents in our country involve an unlicensed driver, reports an AAA Foundation of Public Safety study. Research found that...
Modern rideshare companies like Uber or Lyft provide a new way to get around – often for less money than the cost of a cab....
Rideshare companies like Lyft have transformed our ability to commute to school, work, or for an evening out on the town. Lyft is often less...
What Is the Burden of Proof in a Wrongful Death? In California, the burden of proof for a wrongful death claim requires the plaintiff...
In California wrongful death cases, compensatory damages are awarded to cover both economic and non-economic losses resulting from the death of a family member. Economic...
The average wrongful death settlement in California can vary widely, typically from $500,000 to several million dollars, depending on the specifics of the case. Factors...
Property owners have a duty of care to maintain a safe environment to protect visitors against accidents and injuries. If they are negligent and someone...
Assumption of risk is a legal doctrine that essentially bars an injured plaintiff from recovering damages if it can be shown they knowingly and voluntarily...
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can bring closure as well as compensation for economic and non-economic damages such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses, lost...
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from an accepted standard of care, and this causes injury or death to a patient. A wrongful...
California law and the case details determine who can file a wrongful death lawsuit. For example, the surviving spouse, surviving children, dependant minors living in...
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) can have lifelong consequences. If you sustained this type of injury due to the negligence of another party, you deserve to...
Apart from a few special circumstances, you have two years from the date of a California slip and fall accident to file a damages claim...
Many estimates place the average slip and fall settlement in California and elsewhere at about $50,000, but ultimately the value of your compensation is highly...
Trips and slips are caused by different types of hazards on a property. Trips and falls are caused by obstacles and uneven surfaces, such as...
Unfortunately, there’s no clear-cut time frame for when a slip and fall case will settle. The time it takes to settle depends on several factors....
The Los Angeles Times reports that in 2023, car crashes killed more people than homicides. Auto accidents involving cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles are...
A pedestrian accident occurs when a person traveling on foot is struck by a car, truck, or other motor vehicle. The injuries in these accidents...
After being hit by a car as a pedestrian, seek medical attention even if you feel fine. Adrenaline may mask pain, and some serious injuries...
Pedestrian accidents are often fatal, and survivors typically sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), complex fractures, and spinal cord and soft tissue injuries. Whether you were...
Pedestrians are the most at-risk demographic because they lack the protection of motor vehicles. Consequently, they face the full impact of collisions and sustain life-threatening...
You can recover compensation after a car accident if that accident was the direct and proximate result of another party’s negligence and the accident caused...
According to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were 1,061 worker fatalities in the construction industry in 2019 alone. This...
Heavy equipment, construction activity, and the multiple contractors that might be working at a construction site at any given time can make those sites riskier...
While construction projects can be a temporary nuisance at times, they are often exciting in the big picture because they signify growth, innovation, and development...
Construction workers at building sites can recover workers’ compensation benefits from their employers when they are injured at construction sites, but they generally cannot sue...
The value of a slip and fall case depends on a number of factors, including the severity of your injuries and whether you have been...
In order to prove fault in a slip and fall case, it must be established that the property owner or manager was negligent in allowing...
Even if you aren’t sure whether you have the basis to file a lawsuit after a construction accident, it’s definitely in your best interests to...
Busy construction sites are a perfect storm of different parties, each of which might be responsible for someone’s construction site injury. The specific circumstances of...
A California property owner might be responsible for damages resulting from a contractor’s injuries that occur on their property under a premises liability theory or...
A homeowner may be liable if you slip and fall at their house but their liability is not automatic. Instead, there must be evidence of...
Landowners are only liable for slip and fall injuries when they were negligent so if you were partly to blame for your accident, it can...
Like most metropolitan areas, Los Angeles is a city constantly under construction. Construction work is inherently dangerous, and the risk to workers and passers-by is even...
The Los Angeles construction accident attorneys at Ellis Injury Law are encouraged by the enormous improvements that have reduced the number of construction worker injuries. Even with...
Scaffold accidents account for a large number of construction site injuries. Construction workers are at risk for falls from elevations, collapsing scaffolds that are not...
Whether you need a lawyer if you were injured in a construction-related accident depends on several factors. If you are an injured construction worker, it...
Slips and falls can happen anywhere, anytime, but certain situations can make them more likely. Slips and falls occur more often when floors are wet,...
California property owners are not automatically liable for every slip and fall injury that occurs on their property. Landowners and occupiers will often raise defenses...
It is not surprising that falls are the most common accidents in construction. After all, much of the work revolves around ascending heights, whether via...
Construction site workers most move around various heights, and falls are the most common cause of injury. The nature of the injury depends on whether...
The most effective way to ensure that a constriction site remains safe for its workers is simply to follow all of the standard safety procedures....
Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations. Safety risks abound, including falling from heights, injury due to malfunctioning equipment, or getting hit by a construction vehicle. ...
The overwhelming majority of slip and fall cases in California are settled with insurance carriers and do not go to trial. Much depends on the...
It is imperative for the success of your case to report a slip and fall incident as soon as possible. Failure to do so can make...
Older people are especially vulnerable to slip and fall accidents, and those living in nursing homes are at even greater risk. Among the elderly, falls...
While the most common slip and fall injuries include bruises and scrapes, serious slip and fall injuries may involve head trauma, spinal cord injuries, or...
Airports are well known for their large crowds and constant movement. The combination of fast-moving groups of people, easily-spilled drinks, and people rushing to make...
The injuries that can follow a slip and fall accident can vary. Unfortunately, these injuries often result in devastating symptoms that can last for years....
You have a number of decisions to make in the aftermath of a slip and fall accident. These choices can impact your timetable for recovery...
There are many important characteristics in a slip and fall lawyer. With so many options available to you, it is vital that you find an...
There is no set time that is best for hiring a lawyer after a slip and fall accident. However, the sooner you hire an attorney...
No matter how cautious a person you might be, it isn’t always possible to avoid slipping and falling. In many cases, unfortunately, slip and fall...
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious injury that can have lasting repercussions for your life. In addition to its many potential complications...
Most slip and fall accidents do not result in serious injuries. Often, nothing is hurt but your pride. However, many injuries do not show up...
In California, you have two years to file a slip and fall lawsuit. This two-year time period is known as the statute of limitations. Each state sets...
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, including at work. These falls have the potential to lead to severe bodily injury. Should you fall at...
In over 25 years of representing Southern Californians, our slip and fall attorneys at Ellis Injury Law have seen firsthand that these accidents can cause...
If you are injured by a slip and fall accident in a store, the owner, landlord, management company, or possibly even a maintenance company may...
As with any legal claim, you might have to testify in court for your slip and fall lawsuit. The good news is that many slip...
Yes, if you hire a Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer at Ellis Injury Law, we will attempt to negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf....
Head injuries vary widely in severity and effects. If someone else is at fault for the accident causing the injury, they may be liable for...
If you have had the unfortunate experience of losing a loved one in a wrongful death accident, you may be entitled to compensation from an...
For families that are dealt the devastating blow of unexpectedly losing a loved one in an accident caused by another person’s wrongdoing, determining which lawsuit(s)...
Traumatic brain injuries—commonly known as TBIs—are unfortunately a common occurrence in the United States and abroad. While there are naturally-occurring disabilities that are more common,...
Whether it is to purchase a necessity or just have fun with friends or loved ones, trips to the shopping mall are a popular leisure...
With their uneven surfaces, inconsistent lighting, and cars driven by inattentive drivers, California parking lots are common locations for slip and fall accidents and injuries. Because multiple parties...
While Los Angeles may not be known nationally for its subway system, Southern Californians know that thousands of people ride the Los Angeles Metro Rail...
California property owners will be liable for negligence if they fail to use reasonable care to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. In...
The amount paid in workers’ compensation benefits for a head injury depends on some key factors like the severity of the injury and the expected...
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, range from mild concussions to damage causing permanent impairment. The part of the brain most affected by the injury determines the severity...
Brain injuries have a tendency to bring long-lasting health complications. These complications could follow you for years after your injury occurred. In fact, many people...
If you suffer a head injury due to the negligence of another person, you could sue them for damages related to post-concussion syndrome. Post-concussion syndrome is the term used...
It is possible that a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, could worsen with age. However, there is much that the medical field still does not...
For some people, the effects of a traumatic brain injury can go away over time. For less-severe injuries, the consequences of a traumatic brain injury...
You should bring as many of the following items as you can to your first meeting with a personal injury attorney (not all may apply...
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious injury that can affect an individual’s life in a number of different ways. One of the...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) involve different levels of severity. Most people recover from a mild TBI in a matter of weeks, but a moderate or...
The best treatment for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) depends on the seriousness of the injury and the individual circumstances. Moderate or severe TBI will...
There is no simple formula for determining the exact value of your personal injury claim. It is impossible to plug the factors surrounding your case...
While the legal system understands that nothing can ever bring your loved one back after a wrongful death accident and your life will never be...
If your loved one tragically dies due to the wrongdoing of another person or entity, there are multiple paths that may be taken within the...
Ellis Injury Law knows that losing a loved one unexpectedly can be one of the most traumatizing and devastating events you will ever experience. If...
