Eye injuries can be devastating, no matter how minor they are. Your eyesight can be damaged or permanently lost. In addition to any physical pain, there is accompanying emotional trauma. Understandably, prospective clients want to know, How much compensation can I get for an eye injury in California? Unfortunately, no set number or range applies in these types of...
Continue ReadingCalifornia law takes animal bites seriously. Depending on the circumstances, you can recover compensation for the damages caused by an animal bite. You may wonder, Does the type of animal affect a bite injury claim? California law treats liability for animal bites differently, depending on the type of animal and the owner’s knowledge of the animal’s behavior. Below, the...
Continue ReadingIn a personal injury case, a defendant may attempt to use what is called the “open and obvious” rule as a defense. The “open and obvious” rule is an exception to premises liability law, which can be utilized as a defense by a property owner to explain why they should not be held liable for injuries a fall on...
Continue ReadingWe often view schools as a safe place where children can grow and learn in healthy ways. Unfortunately, there are often many dangers present at schools that can cause children to experience serious injuries and even death. Schools have a duty to take every reasonable action to protect the children in their care. When a school fails to do...
Continue ReadingCars, like everything else these days, are very expensive. As a result, only a few people have the cash to buy a car without financing or leasing it. Unfortunately, auto accidents occur irrespective of whether you still owe money on the vehicle. Even if your insurance company totals your car, you still have to pay your loan. Then you...
Continue ReadingHorseback riding can be fun and exhilarating. It’s also dangerous. Sadly, not everyone who falls off a horse can get back in the saddle again. One need not look beyond the tragic incident involving Christopher Reeve, the actor who portrayed Superman, to understand that a horseback riding accident could leave you with catastrophic injuries. Consequently, ensuring that you work...
Continue ReadingHorses are large and potentially unsafe animals. Horses may kick, throw, and bite people. You may wonder, Can I sue someone over a horse bite in California? Whether you can sue for a horse bite injury depends on the individual horse and your activities with the horse. Below, Silva Injury Law describes California law applicable to horse injury claims. ...
Continue ReadingBicycle accident fatalities increased by an astounding 38% between 2011 and 2020, according to the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA). Although many people survive bicycle accidents, they may feel overwhelmed by a difficult recovery, an inability to work, and mounting medical expenses. There are many potential causes of bicycle accidents, some of which may lead to more severe injuries...
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of police-reported car accidents decreased by 22% from 2019 to 2020. Part of this decrease is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly reduced vehicular travel in the United States for part of the year. Still, the United States recorded more than 5 million non-fatal car accidents, with...
Continue ReadingSince their low point in 2009, pedestrian fatalities have increased every year. Pedestrian accidents are an obvious danger to all of us. After all, almost everyone is a pedestrian at some point during their day. In 2020 alone, approximately 55,000 pedestrians suffered injuries in traffic-related incidents. Additionally, 6,516 pedestrians were killed in 2020. While the number of injuries decreased...
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