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What is a Jackknife Truck Accident?

Jackknife truck accidents occur when the “trailer” portion of a tractor-trailer swings out from behind the cab of the truck and forms a 90-degree angle with the cab, resembling an open jackknife. These incidents can lead to significant injuries and property damage on the roadways. Here, we want to examine how jackknife truck accidents typically occur along with the importance of speaking to a truck accident attorney in Irvine if you have been harmed due...
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Why Motorcycle Riders Should Watch Out for Brain Damage

When we examine the information available from the California Office of Traffic Safety, we can see that there were 539 total motorcyclist fatalities across the state during the most recent reporting year. During that same year, there were more than 11,400 total motorcyclist injuries. This may seem like a significant number of fatalities and injuries, but the number would likely be higher if California did not have the requirement that all motorcycle riders and passengers...
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Major Development: Attorney Sharon Yuen Scores Win for Client Boffo Cinemas in COVID-19 Insurance Case Lawsuits

Many businesses have struggled due to the pandemic, and many insurance claims have gone unanswered. Businesses purchased insurance that they believed covered them in the case that they experienced an interruption in business, and most of their claims were dismissed. A notable exception was made by Sharon Yuen, one of the attorneys with Callahan & Blaine. Her monumental victory is an important one not only for her client but for those battling insurance companies in...
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Attorney Daniel Callahan Featured on CNBC’s American Greed

Season 14 Episode 187 - Aired on 1/18/2021 Attorney Daniel Callahan, Founding Partner of Callahan & Blaine, was recently featured on CNBC's 187th episode of American Greed in which he goes up against infamous attorney Michael Avenatti who is best known for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her legal dispute with Donald Trump. Since the initial air date of the episode, Mr. Callahan has recovered a $1.5 million settlement from one defendant and is...
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Paraplegic Sues Avenatti For Siphoning Away $4M Settlement

By Emma CuetoLaw360 (June 13, 2019, 10:45 PM EDT) -- A paraplegic former client of embattled attorney Michael J. Avenatti has filed suit against the lawyer and several former attorneys at his now-defunct firm, alleging Avenatti stole a $4 million settlement he negotiated for the client against Los Angeles County.Geoffrey E. Johnson, who alleges he was paralyzed after attempting to kill himself over mistreatment in Los Angeles County jail, says Avenatti hid the fact that...
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