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Past and future wage loss. What was and would have been versus what is and will be. Significant wage loss can drive case value. In a best-case scenario, your seriously injured client is a high-wage earner with indisputable wage loss. But how often is wage loss more nuanced? When wage loss is not crystal clear, it’s time to scrutinize the details.
On Thursday, May 3, I met with Ms. B___ and her daughter. Ms. B___’s arm, specifically her radius, was shattered when she took a bad fall. Surgery, a plate, ten screws. I took notes as she told me how she could not work at the hospital for now and how difficult it was to care of herself. On Friday, May 4, I had a court appearance in Redwood City.
The lawyers sat there, stunned. The doctor sat across from them, giving the couple time to absorb the information. Their three-year-old daughter’s cough and fever? Not pneumonia. Cancer. A tumor. A big one, crushing the little girl’s right lung. Rare – a few hundred reported cases. And tough odds. Chemo, a surgery, more chemo. A year-long process and the hope that it doesn’t recur… because recurrence with the particular cancer does not end well.
Collisions involving commercial trucks in Santa Barbara can result in devastating injuries and complex legal claims. From Highway 101 to coastal corridors throughout Santa Barbara County, large trucks play a critical role in the local economy. When a truck accident occurs, the consequences are often far more severe than a typical motor vehicle accident. Coopers LLP truck accident lawyers in…
Personal injury lawsuits in California are built around the idea that a person or entity may be held legally responsible for harm caused by another person’s negligent conduct. In California, these lawsuits are governed by a combination of statutes, court rules, and case law that govern how claims are filed and resolved. Understanding the process is crucial, as missing deadlines…
