Any time you get a large financial windfall, it’s smart to put some aside for taxes—but does that apply to personal injury suits, too? Clients often ask when personal injury damages are taxable in Chico, CA, but most don’t even consider it until the tax bill arrives. Knowing what your... View Article
Have you been bitten by a dog? Dogs bite about 4.7 million people every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 800,000 of those bites need medical attention, and over 70 percent of those dog bites occur because the dogs weren’t neutered. Dog bites can... View Article
Even if you’ve never kept a diary in your life, you should keep one after you’ve been in a car crash. Not only is it hard to remember exactly what’s happened after a car crash or other accident (especially if it was traumatic), but keeping a pain and injury journal... View Article
When you lose a loved one in a preventable accident, it is devastating on multiple levels. Losing someone you care about is hard enough, but knowing it didn’t have to end that way is even worse. Many families have to decide whether they want to sue for wrongful death, whether... View Article
Even the most minor car accidents can leave you feeling shaken and traumatized. When you’re involved in a collision, the best way to protect your rights is to make sure you gather plenty of evidence as soon as possible. Even if you feel fine at the moment, many people find... View Article