Did you know pedestrian accidents are increasing in Mission Viejo and Orange County as well as Los Angeles and Southern California? A recent study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS shows pedestrian accidents and fatal pedestrian accidents have increased 46% since 2009. This corresponds with a...
Fatal accidents in Mission Viejo often lead to wrongful death lawsuits. If the victim of a fatal accident in Mission Viejo or anywhere in Orange County California loses their life due to another driver's fault or negligence it is known legally as a "wrongful death". Wrongful death cases can be...
We are often asked "Can you hold a store responsible for injuries in a slip and fall case?" How do slip and fall or premises liability cases work? It is important to understand these cases are legally quite complex. In order to successfully pursue a personal injury claim in a...
If you have recently lost a loved one in a fatal accident due to another person’s negligence you may be searching for information on how to file a Mission Viejo wrongful death claim. Nothing and no amount of money can ever replace the loss of your loved one. However, California’s...
The long-term impact of Mission Viejo back injuries and surgeries from a car accident can affect every area of an injury victim’s life. A trauma to your back can damage the soft tissue surrounding or within the spinal column such as ruptured or herniated discs or more serious injuries resulting in...
Who is responsible for injuries in a Mission Viejo rear end car accident? Rear end car accidents can actually result in serious injuries, even when they occur at a slower speed. Rear end collisions often result in injuries to the back or neck as the torso lurches forward while the head...
There are several reasons why you shouldn’t sign an insurance release after an injury accident before talking to an experienced personal injury attorney. My name is Rivers Morrell and after more than 40 years of experience as an injury attorney I can tell you this for sure: The insurance adjuster...
What is the important difference between a truck accident and a car crash in Mission Viejo or anywhere in Orange County or LA? Car crashes unfortunately happen every day, yet recent safety improvements in vehicle design and passenger restraint have helped to reduce the occurrence and severity of resulting injuries. ...
What constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted care facility in Southern California? California law and federal statutes require these healthcare providers and facilities to maintain a high standard of care for our seniors. Unfortunately, it is quite common for nursing homes, assisted care facilities and retirement...
Outbound text messages and social media posts are important evidence in a personal injury case. How can you prove a driver was distracted by cell phone use and therefore at fault and liable for the injuries you sustained in a car accident? My name is Rivers Morrell and I have...