If you find yourself somehow wrapped up in a Redding criminal law case, there’s a good chance that you won’t be able to handle it on your own. No matter how minor or serious the charges are that you’re facing, having the right lawyer on your side can make a
Compensatory Damages The word “compensate” means “to offset an error or undesirable effect”. Compensatory damages, therefore, are meant to make up for an injury sustained by an individual. There are two basic types of compensatory damages: actual and general. Actual damages reimburse an individual for funds paid out-of-pocket for medical
Compensatory damages are meant to offset an injury sustained by an individual. Actual damages, or damages which reimburse an individual for out-of-pocket expenses, include monetary awards for medical expenses, property damage, and loss of income. General damages may also be awarded for pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium,
Driving under the influence is not a wrongdoing that is taken lightly no matter what state you’re in, and it warrants serious consequences in the eyes of the law for anyone who is caught. Though the laws concerning DUI cases are pretty strict, that doesn’t necessarily mean that all hope
Accidents can happen any time, any place, and sadly, some of them result in pretty serious injuries. Whether you were involved in a car crash, experienced a slip and fall, encountered a dog attack, became a victim of medical malpractice, etc., you could be entitled to a large settlement covering
A lot of people spend a good portion of their day scrolling through various social media sites, catching up with friends, sharing the latest news headlines and posting status updates and photos of all their exciting adventures. All of this is harmless enough for the most part, but there are
With February being Aggressive Driving Month, it’s a good time to call attention to the increase of aggressive driving behaviors that are being seen nationwide. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of someone who is acting hostile towards you with their vehicle, you know how scary it can
The monetary compensation imposed by law for loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation is known as “damages”. While there is no simple equation to determine the amount of damages a victim may be owed, an experienced attorney can help you sort through the myriad factors
Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care to avoid a foreseeable harm to person or property. To prove negligence, several criteria must be met: First, you must show that there was a duty owed from one person to another. The nature of that duty may change depending on the
Nature, Extent, and Duration of Injury In a personal injury case, the most important factors which determine the amount of damages awarded to the injured person are the nature, extent, and duration of the injury or injuries. A severe case involving skeletal, ligament, or nerve trauma is more apt to
I was very happy to have Mark and his team represent me for a personal injury claim. They explained the process well and answered all of my question. My calls and emails were always returned in a timely manner.