If you sustain a burn in an accident, you may notice some of the more immediate symptoms that are associated with this type of injury. The burn site may begin blistering that ends up leaking fluid. There may be significant pain, but burns can also be painless as well. The area may...
The Dangers of Texting While Driving
We are more reliant on our phones than ever before. At times it seems as if our phones have become an extension of ourselves. We are tied to them and most of us look at them frequently. Most of the time, this may not be ideal, but it’s fine. We use our...
What Causes a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries are as scary as they sound. When the brain sustains trauma, the whole body can suffer as a result. The side effects of a traumatic brain injury can mean life altering consequences for a person. While traumatic brain injuries vary in severity, they should be taken seriously, nonetheless....
Factors that Increase the Risk of a Truck Accident
All drivers on the road have an obligation to one another to drive safely and comply with the rules of the road. This applies to drivers of motorcycles, cars, semi-trucks and everything in between.
Semi-truck drivers, however, are held to even higher standards than others on the road...
What if a Personal Representative Fails to Uphold Their Duties?
As a beneficiary or interested party to an estate, the probate process can be particularly frustrating. The personal representative may not be forthcoming with information or with answers to your questions. Probate can take a long time and there can be long delays until you receive any inheritance. The personal representative...
Payment for the Personal Representative of an Estate
The personal representative of an estate has a litany of responsibilities it must fulfill. They must locate, inventory, and manage the assets of the estate. They must notify beneficiaries and heirs that the decedent has died. They must notify creditors of the estate and verify which creditor claims are valid and, thus,...
Handwritten Wills in California
Handwritten wills, also known as “holographic wills,” are accepted in California. There are certain requirements that must be observed, however, for a handwritten will to be valid in this state. Also, while handwritten wills may be valid in California, you should be aware of the potential pitfalls of having such a...
Should You Give an Insurance Company a Statement After an Accident?
BAM! You’ve been in a car accident and suddenly the world feels like it has turned upside down. You may be injured and in pain. Your car could be wrecked to the point of being undriveable. You may confront a seemingly never-ending schedule of:
California Will Contest Actions
Most of the time, while not very pleasant, probate starts off without a hitch. The decedent’s will is verified by the court and then the personal representative of the estate dives into their many responsibilities. Every so often, however, a person will attempt to contest a will.
Now,...
Injuries You May Sustain in a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall victims can sustain traumatic injuries that cause them pain and leave them unable to work for extended periods of time and, sometimes, indefinitely. Left with medical expenses and limited income, these injury victims are hurting physically and financially.
The law does, however, provide a...