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What to do After a Dog Bites - Legal Options

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:30:48 -0500

The statistics on dog attacks in America are scary. Each year the number of innocent children and adults seriously injured or killed by dogs in the United States increases dramatically. The types of dogs that people purchase accounts for this dramatic increase. More and more individuals are the "proud owners" of Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. These dogs are involved in an extremely high percentage of the serious dog bite cases that occur every day. The types of injuries these animals can inflict are horrific. Pit bulls in particular have the ability to lock its jaw shut like an alligator resulting in severe tissue loss, broken bones, disfigurement, nerve damage and amputation, to name just a few of the injuries. California Law states that the owner of the dog is "strictly liable" for all injuries relating to bites inflicted by their dog. This means that the owner is legally responsible even if the dog had never bitten anyone before and appeared to be even friendlier than Lassie. The first thing that a dog bite victim needs to do, after being properly treated by medical personnel, is to seek the assistance of an attorney experienced in handling dog bite cases. **End Summary** Topics: dog bite attorney]]> dog bite accident]]> dog bite lawyer]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Mr. Waks has specialized in the representation of injured accident victims for more than 26 years. He is a Los Angeles dog bite attorney specializing in all types of injury related dog attacks. Mr. Waks has been selected as a 2009 "Southern California Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine. He has tried cases all over Southern California, and his expertise, knowledge and tenacity are reflected in the results he achieves for his clients.

I had a Car Accident...Do I need an Attorney?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:56:08 -0400

Every day in California, with its network of Freeways and traffic congestion, there are thousands of car accidents ranging from minor fender benders to catastrophic life altering experiences and/or death. If you are one of the unfortunate people who are in this group you undoubtedly have asked yourself the question "Do I need an Attorney?" In cases where the injuries are substantial there is no question that a qualified and experienced personal injury litigator should be retained as quickly as possible. There are multiple reasons for this, not the least of which is to protect you from the wrongdoer's insurance company's attempts to distort the facts of the accident and to do everything in their power to minimize your injuries. They do this in a variety of ways, but the most common is their desire to immediately obtain a statement from you before you speak to an attorney and ask questions in ways that yield responses that can and will be used against you later on. **End Summary** Topics: car accident attorney]]> car accident]]> car accident lawyer]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Mr. Waks has specialized in the representation of injured accident victims for more than 26 years. He is a car accident attorney specializing in accidents involving autos, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. Mr. Waks has been selected as a 2009 "Southern California Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine. He has tried cases all over Southern California, and his expertise, knowledge and tenacity are reflected in the results he achieves for his clients.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage: What Is It And Why You Must Have It

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:14:47 -0400

As an Attorney who has specialized in Personal Injury Law for the past 27 years in Los Angeles I've interviewed thousands of people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. It never ceases to amaze me just how many of these people either do not carry any uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, or simply don't carry enough. Let's first start with the distinction between uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is insurance that you purchase as part of your automobile liability policy that covers the occupants of your vehicle in the event that the negligent party who caused the accident did not carry any coverage. In practical terms, your uninsured motorist carrier steps into the shoes of the uninsured person who caused the accident, and becomes his/her coverage for the purposes of the claim. A common concern that I hear from clients when discussing their pursuit of an uninsured motorist claim is "I don't want to make a claim against my insurance company. They will raise my premiums!" This is absolutely 100% false. **End Summary** Topics: uninsured]]> motorist]]> coverage]]> attorney]]> personal]]> injury]]> law]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Mr. Waks has specialized in the representation of injured accident victims for more than 26 years. He is a personal injury attorney specializing in accidents involving autos, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, premises liability/slip & fall, dog bites, brain injuries and sexual assaults. Mr. Waks has been selected as a 2009 "Southern California Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine.

Slip and Fall Cases

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:08:21 -0400

If you have ever been unfortunate enough to have injured yourself because you slipped/tripped and fell, you may be curious as to whether or not you have a meritorious claim against someone or some entity for your damages. The laws relating to these types of cases come under the umbrella of "Premises Liability" law. Many people erroneously believe that if they injure themselves on someone else's property, then that person's insurance company is automatically responsible to pay for their medical bills, lost earnings and pain and suffering. The truth is that the property owner and his insurance company will only be obligated to pay damages to a slip and fall plaintiff under very strict guidelines. The following is a simple formula for determining whether or not you have a viable claim: Dangerous Condition + Notice + Injuries + Causation = Verdict (Minus Comparative Negligence) 1) Dangerous Condition Unless your slip and fall was caused by a dangerous condition then you don't have a case. A dangerous condition can be many things, such as a wet floor, broken tile or floor board, a broken hand rail on stairs, inadequate lighting etc... **End Summary** Topics: slip and fall cases]]> slip and fall]]> premises liability]]> law]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For further information on premises liability cases contact Michael D. Waks at (562) 326-5002 or at plcylmt@aol.com . Mr. Waks has specialized in the representation of injured accident victims for more than 26 years. He is a personal injury attorney specializing in accidents involving autos, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, premises liability/slip & fall, dog bites, brain injuries & sexual assaults.