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Understanding the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case
/by Garmo & Garmo, LLPIf you are unable to settle your personal injury claim with the insurance provider of the other party early on in the process, your personal injury lawyer will file a lawsuit on your behalf, and then you are in litigation. This means that both parties are under the court’s jurisdiction and must follow the rules […]
How Negligent Hiring And Supervision in Nursing Homes Can Cause Injuries
/by Garmo & Garmo, LLPIt is imperative for employers to identify the right individual for the job, particularly when that job involves providing care to children or the elderly. To achieve that end, there are stringent staffing procedures in place meant to ensure that only the qualified are allowed to offer direct care to elderly residents in nursing homes. […]
Can Auto Accidents Cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
/by Garmo & Garmo, LLPAutomobile accidents are the primary reason for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the general population. Annually there are approximately six million vehicle crashes in the country, leading to over 2.5 million injuries. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that 39.2 percent of MVA survivors develop PTSD. PTSD Predictors According to a research study, […]
Strategies to Protect and Manage Your Personal Injury Settlement
/by Garmo & Garmo LLPPersonal injury or loss due to negligence on another’s part can lead to emotional, physical, and financial damages for you. In the aftermath of such an incident, loss of earnings and huge debts could incur. In case you are pursuing a personal injury claim through a La Mesa, California attorney or have already collected settlement […]
Can Returning to Work Too Soon Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim?
/by Garmo & Garmo, LLPPeople involved in a car crash often wonder when they will be able to return to work. Financial needs or the desire to go back to normalcy are typically the main motivations. Many victims resume work too quickly as they are concerned about their employer or colleagues judging them for taking time off work to […]
What Happens if an Injury Victim Passes Away While Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim?
/by Garmo & GarmoSometimes an accident that causes personal injury initially can end up with the victim passing away. In such situations, California law permits both a personal injury action by the injured individual while they are alive and a wrongful death action by the heirs after death from the accident. Under California law, a wrongful death claim […]
Can Auto Repair Shops Be Liable for a Car Accident?
/by Garmo & Garmo, LLPIf you are involved in an automobile crash due to poor vehicle maintenance or repairs, the auto repair shop or mechanic may be liable. This means that the repair shop’s insurer may be responsible for providing compensatory damages for your medical expenses, car damage, pain and suffering, lost income, and more. These kinds of lawsuits […]
Can You Still Get Compensation for a Car Accident if You Were Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
/by Garmo & GarmoWhen you get into a vehicle, the safest thing that you can do is wear a seat belt. Upon choosing not to wear your seat belt, you put yourself at risk in the instance a crash occurs. If you are involved in a vehicle wreck while not wearing your seat belt, you might be at […]
The Dangers of E-bike Accidents
/by Garmo & Garmo, LLPA primary feature of electric bikes is that they have specialized motors that offer a power boost. Due to this, the rider does not have to pedal as vigorously to keep moving. These bikes usually offer smoother rides, faster speeds, and warrant less work and effort from the rider. In general, e-bike crashes can occur […]
California Proposition 19: How it Will Affect Family Property Transfers and Estate Planning
/by Garmo & GarmoThe narrow passage of Proposition 19 in the November election creates significant changes to the property tax assessment rules for California parents (and grandparents of parents are deceased) who want to transfer ownership of real estate property to their children or grandchildren. These changes, which take effect on February 16, 2021, will make the majority […]