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What Evidence Can Be Used to Prove Lost Income in a Personal Injury Case?
If you were hurt due to someone else’s negligence and you are unable to work because of those injuries, you have the right to pursue compensation for your lost income. However, you must be able to prove your injuries left you incapable of working and show how much income you lost. Our personal injury lawyers […]
Filing a Claim for a Concussion Caused by a Car Accident
Although concussions are considered mild brain injuries, they can have serious consequences for your health. Most people recover from these types of injuries, but usually only after getting the necessary treatment, which can be expensive. If you suffered a concussion in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent actions, you may be able to file […]
How Do Attorneys Preserve Evidence in an Injury Case?
The burden of proof in an injury case is on the victim, which means you need strong evidence to prove another party’s negligence caused your injuries and damages. Unfortunately, evidence can be lost, tampered with or even destroyed as more and more time passes. That is why it is important to take steps to help […]
Can a Personal Injury Witness Be Forced to Testify?
Witness testimony can sometimes be very important in helping prove negligence in an injury case. However, key witnesses in some cases may not want to testify for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, our Sacramento-area personal injury lawyers may be able to help you gather witness statements and other necessary evidence to help prove your case. […]
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Local Attorney for an Injury Claim?
When choosing an attorney after getting injured by someone else’s negligent actions, you should strongly consider a local lawyer, as there are many benefits to locally based legal counsel. While a firm from out of the area or one that takes cases across the nation may impress you, their attorneys may not have the local […]
What is the Difference Between a Deposition and Interrogatories in an Injury Case?
Depositions and interrogatories have some things in common, such as being steps in the discovery phase of a case. An injury victim and the liable party are both subjected to depositions and interrogatories, and some other parties may be, too. However, there are also some important differences between the two. Below, we discuss some of […]
Does the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine Still Apply in California?
Although California no longer recognizes the attractive nuisance doctrine, the state now imposes more broad interpretations of duty of care for property owners. If you were injured while on someone else’s property due to the property owner’s negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. Call our premise liability lawyers in Sacramento to learn more about […]
What Should I Expect During a Deposition for My Personal Injury Case?
A deposition is a sort of interview session that is held under oath outside of a courtroom prior to the start of a trial. Every question and answer is recorded and added to the official record so attorneys can refer to them during the trial. The purpose of a deposition is to gather information and […]
How Much Future Damages May be Worth in an Injury Claim
It is vital to calculate the cost of future damages so your attorney can pursue all the compensation you will need for damages caused by your personal injury. Your injuries may require more medical attention in the future. You may have a permanent disability that has forced you to make significant changes to get through […]
Disclosing Medical Records to the Insurance Company During an Injury Case
When pursuing compensation for an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, your medical records are one of the key pieces of evidence to prove you suffered damages. Not only is it important to disclose these records as proof of your injuries to the liable insurance company, but it is necessary to do so in a […]
Arnold Law Firm Investigating Dixie Fire
WHO WE ARE Arnold Law Firm is based in Sacramento and works with attorneys in Chico and Paradise. We personally and attentively represent over 100 families in claims arising from the Camp Fire of 2018 in Paradise, California, and surrounding communities. In that litigation, PG&E declared bankruptcy and paid to establish a settlement fund for […]
Common Factors That May Delay an Injury Claim
If you filed a claim for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence but are still waiting for the insurance company to return your calls, offer fair compensation, or process those forms you filled out, you may be wondering what is causing the delays. While some delays in a claim may be reasonable, there are other […]