If you are a family member or loved one of one of the millions of senior citizens that are abused each year by caregivers, then you may be considering an elder abuse lawsuit against the caregiver and/or facility where they were residing. An elder abuse lawsuit is a type of personal injury lawsuit in that the basis of the lawsuit…
Americans are living longer than in years past. While this should be good news, sadly, it has also led to an increase in elder abuse. According to the latest census, about 13% of the United States population is age 65 or older. Compare that figure to just 4% of the population being in the 65 or older age group in…
May 18, 2010
California Attorney Discusses the Difference Between a Survivor Action and a Wrongful Death Action
If you have lost a loved one through the negligence or other intentional wrongful act of a person or persons, then you may be entitled to file a wrongful death or survivor action in the State of California. So what are these two types of actions and how are they different? A wrongful death action is governed by California Code…
Many motorcycle accidents happen because another driver on the road violates a traffic law and there are some common traffic laws that are violated all the time to cause them. Knowing what these common violations are can help you to decide if you want to pursue litigation and compensation for your injuries and repair costs, because the warnings for other…
May 18, 2010
Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
Elder and nursing home abuse occurs all too often in nursing homes. Elderly people are some of society’s most vulnerable people. The elderly are perhaps at the point when they are the most vulnerable point when it is clear that they are in living situations where they can’t defend themselves easily. Abuse in nursing homes takes on many forms, but…
The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one can be both emotionally and financially traumatizing. If the decedent was your spouse, you have lost your life partner as well as the other half of your financial future. If you have children, they have lost not only their parent but someone that contributed financial and emotional guidance. If the decedent…
The birth of a child is one of the most amazing and exciting moments of a parent’s life. After months, or years, of preparation and anticipation you are finally a parent. Every parent's imagines the future that they will share with their child. No parent imagines that they will outlive their child – much less that their child will be…
Most of us plane for our financial future. We plane for our children’s education. We plan for the time when we will retire with our spouse. We may even plan for the eventual death of one spouse. None of us ever plan to lose a spouse during the prime earning years. None of us factor in what will happen if…
May 15, 2010
Cruise Ship Accidents and the Law
A passenger who suffers an injury on a cruise ship may have a claim for compensation against the owner of the vessel for negligence. A crew member who suffers an injury that occurs on a cruise ship may have a claim for compensation under the Jones act. The court determines if a ship is considered a vessel. The status of…
May 15, 2010
California Wrongful Death Lawyer Discusses Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Fatal Drunk Driving Cases
Despite the efforts of state legislators to increase penalties for drinking and driving as well as the numerous public awareness campaigns over the last couple of decades to educate the public about the dangers of drinking and driving, people continue to do so. Not surprisingly, drunk driving accidents continue to top the list of accident causes. Deaths related to drunk…
