The pain and suffering multiplier is a way to estimate what a fair settlement offer would be in a personal injury case. It adds up your economic damages and then uses a multiplier between 1 and 5 to estimate your noneconomic damages. The result can drive settlement negotiations in your case. Economic versus noneconomic damages …
Ten common injuries from falling down stairs are: broken legs or ankles, arm injuries, broken or fractured hands, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal injuries, broken ribs, nerve damage, soft tissue injuries, including whiplash, knee injuries, and cuts and bruises. Victims can often recover compensation in a personal injury claim based on premises liability. 1. Broken …
In California, a “motion to stay sentence pending appeal” asks the trial court to delay the sentence while the defendant appeals their criminal case. If the judge grants the motion, the imposition of the sentence will be temporarily paused until the appellate court rules on the appeal. What it would do If successful, a motion …
In some cases yes, it can be a good idea to waive your right to a jury trial. If you choose to do so, the judge would hear the evidence and issue the verdict at your trial, rather than a jury. This is known as a bench trial. Discussing this option with your defense lawyer …
Yes, misdemeanor cases can go to trial. The vast majority of them, however, are resolved without a trial, mainly through plea bargains or dropped charges. Some studies have found that over 90 percent of all criminal cases are resolved without a trial. This percentage is likely even higher for misdemeanors. Most criminal cases end without …
Generally, a judge can deny bail if he or she thinks that you are a flight risk or a threat to public safety. However, different jurisdictions will have different approaches to bail. California, for example, lets judges deny bail only for certain types of crimes. When it comes to denying or setting bail, judges have …
If a victim or witness refuses to testify, the judge can hold them in contempt of court. This is a misdemeanor offense that carries fines and up to 6 months in jail in California. The judge can also fine them or detain them until they comply. However, victims of domestic violence or sexual crimes cannot …
Workers who prevail in a wrongful termination claim often get awarded between $5,000 and $100,000 in compensation. However, each case is different. There is no single “average” wrongful termination. Numerous factors can change how much a particular case is worth. Especially important is your salary prior to termination. This drives many of the legal damages that …
Even though California is an at-will employment state, there are scenarios where it is unlawful for employers to terminate you. Nine common examples of wrongful termination in California are when you get fired for: a discriminatory reason, blowing the whistle on misconduct, filing a workers’ compensation claim, enduring a hostile work environment, demanding unpaid wages …
To prove a case of wrongful termination, you generally have to show that your former employer’s stated reason for the discharge was false, and that your termination was for an illegal reason such as: unlawful retaliation, discrimination, a breach of contract, or a violation of public policy. Keep reading for more information, and also listen …
In California, a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) will stay on your driving record for 10 years after your arrest. It cannot be removed from your driving record during this time. The DMV, law enforcement, and car insurance companies will see it. However, the blemish on your driving record will not show up …
To find out if someone has auto insurance, you can ask them. Drivers are legally obligated to provide this information after a car accident. If they refuse or they flee the scene of the crash, you will often need their license plate number to find out if they are insured. You can also just let …
You may convince the prosecutor to drop the criminal charges against you by: presenting exculpatory evidence, presenting evidence that supports a strong affirmative defense, completing a pretrial diversion program, testifying against another defendant, and/or pleading guilty to a lesser offense. 1. Exculpatory evidence One way to convince a prosecutor to drop the criminal charges against …
In California, the criminal statute of limitations for the crime of hit and run depends on whether there was a serious injury. If there was a serious injury, the statute of limitations is 6 years. If there were no injuries, it is 1 year. If the injury was not serious, it is 3 years. This …
In criminal law, the discovery process is when the parties gather and share evidence about the case. It lasts from the time that law enforcement starts their investigation until just before trial. As the prosecutor and your defense attorney uncover evidence, they may have to disclose some of it to the other side. This prevents surprises …
You can prove discrimination in the workplace by providing evidence that it is taking place. This can include testimony from coworkers, discriminatory emails from supervisors, problematic employment practices, or almost anything else. As long as something shows, or even suggests, that your workplace is discriminatory, it can be used to prove a workplace discrimination claim. …
Less than 1 in 20 slip and fall cases go to trial. Most end in an out-of-court settlement. Cases that go to trial often involve parties that were unwilling to settle. Your case may go to trial if you were seriously hurt and the insurer does not want to pay a high amount, or if …
A common formula for estimating how much compensation you deserve after a car accident is to: add your economic damages, choose a multiplier between 1 and 5, based on how much the accident affected your life, multiply your economic damages by this number to estimate your noneconomic damages, and add your economic and noneconomic damages …
A medical lien is a way to pay for healthcare from your personal injury settlement or verdict, rather than paying for it up front. Some healthcare providers agree to get paid in a lien for their services, while others may not. If you pay for medical services on a lien, complications can arise later on …
In the state of California, there are no special rules for pit bulls. City and county governments, however, can impose restrictions on pit bull ownership. Those restrictions are generally spay and neuter requirements. Other breed-specific regulations are prohibited. California’s dog bite statute is breed-neutral and does not make special rules for pit bulls. State …
Dog bite victim? 7 things you can sue forWatch this video on YouTube In a dog bite lawsuit, you can sue for the amount that compensates you for your losses. This includes your medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. On average, this is around $50,000 for dog bites. If your injuries were extensive, …
Generally, if minors lie about their age online and then you engage in a sexual act with them, you can still be liable for a sex crime. In most states, not knowing that your partner is under the age of consent is not a legal defense. The minor will typically not face any repercussions for …
Truck accident settlements can happen at any time, from days after the accident to moments before a jury verdict. The settlement amount can range from only a few thousand dollars to well over a million. Numerous factors impact the settlement. But the severity of your injuries, your share of fault for the crash, and available …
Ladder accidents are surprisingly common, with many of them happening on the job. They can also be severe. Over 100 people die from ladder accidents every year. Many more are hurt. If you were not responsible for the accident, you can recover compensation. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if it happened on the job. …
A typical settlement amount for a concussion caused by a car accident is around $20,000. This amount seems low because most concussions are relatively minor, only requiring a few weeks for a full recovery. If you have ongoing symptoms or post-concussion syndrome, your recovery can be multiple times higher than this amount. Factors in a …
