Walch Injury Lawyers

  Being attacked by an animal is one of the scariest experiences anyone can have. Dog bites are almost always unexpected. Victims have no idea what happened and how to react. Attacks, in most cases, are caused by dogs that are not trained or restrained properly by their owners. You may be eligible to receive compensation if you recently suffered a dog bite. Get in touch with a Beverly Hills dog bite attorney to learn more about your legal rights.    Establishing Liability in a Dog Bite Lawsuit The dog owner is automatically held responsible in most cases as per section 3342 of the California Civil Code. This is for the injuries and damages caused by their dog. However, this strict liability statute holds till the time the victim is: ·         Lawfully on private property ·         In public space ·         Legally on the dog owner’s property The owner of...

  Whenever a vehicle hits a pedestrian, it's devastating. Sometimes even a car going 10 miles per hour can result in a severe injury or fatality when the impact occurs. No matter how slowly or carefully the pedestrian is walking, cars on the road can always pose a hazard to the safety of pedestrians. In the unfortunate event that a pedestrian is hit by an automobile, different factors can influence fault and make it crucial to contact a pedestrian accident lawyer Thousand Oaks as soon as possible.   What Should Be Done Post-Accident? If you have been in an accident, resist the urge to do anything else but get yourself and any injured person to safety as soon as possible. Once in a safe place, call 911 and then follow their instructions. In the meantime, remember only to administer first aid if necessary and focus on the safety of all involved. Next, contact medical care providers, police, and auto insurance providers. When the police arrive, tell them the complete story...

  When a loved one dies due to the negligence of another person or entity, it can be understandably painful. Moreover, you may be looking for help with recovery, medical, and funeral costs after such an unexpected event. Tragically, the death of a loved one is something you never recover from, no matter how much time passes. However, you and your family can acquire financial compensation with the help of a dedicated wrongful death lawyer Beverly Hills.   Negligence in a Wrongful Death Claim In both a negligence lawsuit and a wrongful death case, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care, that he breached his duty, that the breach was the cause-in-fact of the injury, and that the plaintiff suffered actual loss or damage as a result of the defendant's negligence. While a wrongful death case is an entirely separate legal action from a negligence case, it still has many similarities in its legal requirements. Proving Duty For a defenda...

  There's lots of confusion about the difference between wrongful deaths or personal injury, work medical malpractice and workers' compensation. A wrongful death happens where the person or event was responsible for or partly caused the death of a loved one. The goal of a wrongful death lawsuit and employing a  Ventura Car Accident Lawyer is to obtain money to cover the costs and expenses associated with the death. If there's been an accident, ensure that you're working with an attorney who can handle your particular situation.   Here's what the winning attorney for wrongful death in Thousand Oaks does:   Contingency fees  At Walch Law; we accept your case on a contingency basis, which means you do not pay a dime until we receive your money. It's a win-win arrangement for everyone because we cover all expenses associated with the case to ensure that you do not have any costs.   The settlement advances  People may requ...