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I Was Injured and Lost Pay – What Can I Recover in California?

If you are seriously injured and debilitated, you are going to lose time at work. The greater the debilitation, the more time you will lose which can add up to a significant amount of money. This time could be spent in the hospital but it may also be from trips back and forth for medical care, time in the doctor’s office or in rehabilitation, physical therapy or any other reason to be absent from work, related to the accident. Keeping records of this time is paramount to recovering the proper amount of compensatory damages in your personal injury case. Sick Time, Vacation Pay and Disability If [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-07-21T21:23:32-07:00December 6th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

I Lost Consciousness Following an Accident – Should I Be Concerned?

When a professional fighter scores a knock out, it means that his opponent was struck so hard in the head, one or more times, that he lost consciousness. The truth is, he has received a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the form of a concussion. Once he regains consciousness and the fight has ended, the losing fighter is not allowed to just call it a bad night and go home to care for his wounds. He is required to see a neurologist and is not allowed to return the ring for a period of at least 30 days after receiving medical clearance. This is to be [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2020-09-03T16:22:43-07:00December 4th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

5 Ways Trial Lawyers are Consumer Advocates

Consumers are bombarded with corporate messaging each and every day by every means imaginable. In a free but regulated marketplace, consumers enjoy a wide range of products and services. Ideally, companies would work hard to provide the best quality and experience to outperform the competition. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case and some corporations use deceptive or collusive practices in order to make a profit. In such instances, consumers lose in a number of ways. 5 Ways Trial Lawyers are Consumer Advocates A set of laws, known as “consumer protections,” exist to assure consumers are not victimized. In 1914, the Federal Trade Commission Act was passed. [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:18:34-07:00November 20th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

Third Party Liability in Construction Accident Injuries

The most common workplace accidents in the nation are construction accidents. The Bureau of Labor Statistics for the US Department of Labor conducted a study which showed that there are between five and six thousand deaths caused by construction accidents annually. Most construction companies provide safety training to workers; however serious accidents are still happening with great frequency. Construction is, without question, the most dangerous industry due to the many potential hazards that are always present. Construction companies in California, as well as the many trades, are required carry worker’s compensation insurance. This insurance is provided to pay for the medical bills of an injured worker [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:19:02-07:00November 19th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

What to Do if You Are Involved in a Bicycle Accident

Bicycling is becoming a more popular sport and leisure activity across the state. Many parts of the California enjoy sunny weather throughout the year which means cyclists are taking to the streets year-round for two-wheel transportation and exercise. Bicyclists must share the road with drivers and unfortunately, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of roadway collisions, including hitting bicyclists. Cyclists have an increased risk of being ii with a passenger, commercial, or government vehicle. It’s very important to know what to do if you are involved in a bicycle accident because your actions will largely dictate the ultimate outcome of your claim. […]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:28:24-07:00October 13th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

The Difference Between a Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury Case

If you’re wondering what’s the difference between a worker’s compensation and personal injury case, you are certainly not alone. These two similar-seeming cases are different, but the reason why might surprise you. The most important distinction is based on either assigning fault to one or more parties or not having to prove fault at all. In a personal injury case, you must prove another party is at fault. Some examples of personal injury cases are car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other comparable circumstances where negligence is central cause of the accident and ultimately to the success of a lawsuit. In workers’ compensation claims, the [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:35:22-07:00August 25th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

The Links Between Talcum Powder, Ovarian Cancer and Asbestos

A lawsuit was filed in St. Louis, Missouri on behalf of a woman named Jaqueline Fox claiming she developed ovarian cancer from using talcum Baby Powder made by drug giant, Johnson & Johnson since the beginning of the 1900s. In February 2016, a St. Louis jury concluded talcum powder contributed to the development of Plaintiff Fox’s ovarian cancer and awarded her family a whopping $72 million in damages. The civil action was actually part of wider claim in the circuit court including almost 60 people. Further, for the second time in three months, a jury has found Johnson & Johnson liable for ovarian cancer potentially caused [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:39:45-07:00May 13th, 2016|Personal Injury|Comments Off

How an Injury Attorney Can Protect Your Rights After an Accident

When you are involved in an automobile collision, you probably think all you have to do is report it to your insurance company, provide the at-fault driver’s information, and then magically everything will be taken care of for you. If only things were that simple. Though you pay your insurance company hundreds of dollars a year, maybe even thousands (the average yearly cost stands at approximately $1,900 to $2,200), it’s not the best bet to rely on these corporations to protect your legal rights. Because these companies are in business to make a profit, they’ll only put in as little effort as they can because it [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2018-05-26T12:51:35-07:00December 7th, 2015|Personal Injury|Comments Off

What You Should Know About Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case

The internet, or more specifically, the world-wide web and its social properties, are typically not private. Yet, all too many people involved in personal injury cases make the mistake of believing that their user profiles, be it Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, or other social platforms, are. After all, they have their privacy settings locked-down tightly and only friends can see what they are posting, keeping away the prying eyes of friends-of-friends, and of course, the public. If it were only that straightforward, many personal injury cases would go more smoothly, but unfortunately, that’s not the way it works when it comes to the law. In [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2015-03-30T17:08:05-07:00March 30th, 2015|Personal Injury|Comments Off

Important Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one have been in injured in an accident that is no fault of your own you may be entitled to compensation. When evaluating a personal injury situation one of the first things you should do is have an initial consultation with a personal injury attorney in which you should get to know the attorney, their track record and their thoughts of your case. The aftermath of a serious injury can be a very difficult, confusing time and it is very important you get to know exactly who it is your dealing with in order to achieve the best possible results for [...]

By Vititoe Law Group|2014-06-02T10:21:27-07:00June 2nd, 2014|Personal Injury|Comments Off

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