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We make no secret of it: our Newport Beach brain injury attorneys at Callahan & Blaine have helped some of our clients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries to collect substantial sums of money, sometimes amounting to millions of dollars. But how do we do it? Any major settlement or jury award has two foundational pillars underneath: a devastating injury, and a plaintiff’s attorney who has been meticulous in preparation for settlement negotiations and trial....

Texting and driving laws in California are tough. Stopping at a red light or at a stop sign might seem like a safe place to take a peek at your cellphone to check your text messages, but you might end up with a ticket if you are spotted by a police officer, and the police are watching. The California Highway Patrol issued tickets to 46,000 distracted drivers earlier this year in just one month. Texting...

A popular Orange County theme park has responded to customer lawsuits by initiating changes to its rides and facilities. When confronted by allegations of hazardous conditions, management of the park took immediate steps to repair or completely renovate the ride or area of the property where accidents and injuries could occur. Unfortunately, owners of a huge regional shopping mall or a small neighborhood retail store cannot be counted upon to take the same approach to...

Waiting too long after a car accident to file a lawsuit for damages could end your right to compensation. California has enacted laws, similar to those enacted in other states, to encourage an individual with a serious injury to pursue a claim against a negligent driver without unnecessary delay. The deadline to file a lawsuit is the statute of limitations. Personal injury lawsuits, including a drunk driving accident, distracted driver accident or other accidents caused...

Liability for the damages suffered by a motorcycle accident victim depends upon there being evidence to prove that the other driver was the negligent party. When the operator dies in a fatal motorcycle crash, the accident investigation conducted by the police takes on new importance because of the silencing of the voice of one of the parties. A recent collision between a sheriff's vehicle and a motorcycle that resulted in the death of the 59-year-old...