Just because you were injured at work or “on the job” doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily limited to Worker’s Comp—third party cases are typically much more friendly to injured plaintiffs. In this week’s #WhiteboardWednesday, we address the viability of third-party claims (not worker’s comp) for people that are injured at work.

The most common type of car accident is a rear-ender at low speeds that results in whiplash, but finding a personal injury lawyer to take your low-impact, soft-tissue personal injury case on a contingency fee may be a lot harder than you think… In this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday (Part 1 of 2), Matt explains why attorneys may not be interested.

A low-impact car accident that results in soft tissue injuries (strain/sprain of the back and neck) is a very common, but as we discussed last week, most personal injury lawyers aren’t keen to take them on a contingency fee. In this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday (Part 2 of 2), Matt gives you some advice about how to handle your low-impact, soft-tissue case if you can’t find a lawyer.

Did you know that dog owners are strictly liable for the actions of their dogs? Did you know that employers and landlords can be held responsible for their employee’s/tenant’s dogs? In this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Matt tackles liability for dog bites…

WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY: Did you know that for as little as $10/month renters can protect their belongings and avoid legal exposure from claims inside and outside the home? In this week’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Matt addresses the benefits of renters insurance…

WHITEBOARD WEDNESDAY (MAY 24, 2017): The Bay Area is a very bicycle-friendly place, but with increased bicycle traffic comes increased car vs. bicycle accidents. These accidents don’t usually end well for vulnerable bicyclists—and so the phone rings at our office… Now, we find that most of the time the car is primarliy at fault for the accident, but our injured clients are always surprised to learn that insurance company is inclined to BLAME THE BICYCLIST as a way of diminishing the value of the claim as opposed to humbly accepting responsibility for the loss. In this week’s #WhiteboardWednesday, Matt tackles how auto insurance companies love to blame the bicyclist after a driver causes an injury accident and gives you some tips about what to watch out for…