Close

Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Updated:

Defendant In Sacramento Car Collision Case Seeks New Trial, Part 4 of 14

The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position after a jury trial verdict for plaintiff. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of…

Updated:

Firefighters Sue For Sexual Harassment When Forced Into Gay Pride Parade, Part 4 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this sexual harassment/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Mr. Black’s Opinions Are Within the Scope of His Expertise and Plaintiffs’ Designation Defendants first argue that Mr. Black’s opinions exceed the…

Updated:

Sacramento Student Faces Long Recovery After Car Accident Causes Brain Injury, Part 4 of 7

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this brain injury/personal injury case and its proceedings.) LIABILITY BROWN CAUSED THE COLLISION BY DRIVING THROUGH A SOLID RED LIGHT IN VIOLATION OF VEHICLE CODE § 21453(a). This is a…

Updated:

Parents Of Sacramento Newborn File Action for Birth Injury, Part 1 of 4

The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position as trial approaches. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been…

Updated:

Sacramento Car Accident Defendant Fights Huge Damage Award, Part 3 of 14

The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position after a jury trial verdict for plaintiff. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of…

Updated:

Sacramento Woman Struck By Bus In Crosswalk, Part 8 of 13

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this bus accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) 1. Officer Smith’s opinion was based exclusively on one unreliable hearsay witness: Petra White. What Petra White told Officer Smith at the…

Updated:

After Vicious Dog Attack Sacramento Woman Sues To Recover For Injuries, Part 7 of 8

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this dog bite/personal injury case and its proceedings.) B. Verdict Or Other Decision Against The Law (CCP 657(6) A motion for new trial may be granted on the ground of…

Updated:

Police Officer’s Report Presents Problems For Sacramento Bus Accident Victim, Part 7 of 13

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this bus accident/personal injury case and its proceedings.) D. There was an error in law in permitting Officer Smith to testify as to Chance’s Vehicle Code Violation where he was…

Updated:

Sacramento Jury Awards Huge Damages For Auto Accident Victim, Part 2 of 14

The following blog entry is written from a defendant’s position after a jury trial verdict for plaintiff. Reviewing this kind of briefing should help potential plaintiffs and clients better understand how parties in a personal injury case present such issues to the court. (Please note: the names and locations of…

Updated:

Sacramento Hospital Sued For Malpractice Post-Surgery, Part 4 of 4

(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this medical malpractice/personal injury case and its proceedings.) CLAIMED SPECIAL DAMAGES Plaintiff has consulted with expert rehab nurse, Tamara Evans, BSN, RN, PHR, CCM. Ms. Evans believes that Ms. Green…