Personal Injury

David J. Muñoz | October 28, 2026 | Personal Injury

If someone hurts you in an accident, you may have the right to sue them for damages. But what happens if the person you’re suing has no money? Can you still recover payment for your injuries? The answer depends on the facts of your case. […]

David J. Muñoz | October 23, 2026 | Personal Injury

A pending personal injury claim does not mean you have to put your life on hold. You may still want to visit family, take a planned trip, or spend time away from home while your case is ongoing. In most cases, you can go on […]

David J. Muñoz | October 20, 2026 | Personal Injury

Yes, paralyzed men can have children. However, a spinal cord injury may interfere with erections, ejaculation, and other reproductive functions. The ability to father a child depends on the injury’s location and severity. The spinal cord allows the brain and body to communicate. When trauma […]

David J. Muñoz | October 7, 2026 | Personal Injury

Signing a liability waiver does not always prevent you from filing a personal injury lawsuit in California. Whether the waiver blocks a claim depends on what it says, how the injury happened, and whether the agreement is legally enforceable. If you sign a waiver, you […]

David J. Muñoz | September 25, 2026 | Personal Injury

In most San Diego personal injury cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 establishes a two-year statute of limitations for actions involving injury or death caused by another person’s wrongful […]

David J. Muñoz | September 23, 2026 | Personal Injury

In California, you generally do not have to pay federal income tax on settlement money you receive because of a personal physical injury or physical sickness. However, portions of a settlement for punitive damages, interest, or certain non-physical injuries may be taxable under federal law. […]

David J. Muñoz | September 23, 2026 | Personal Injury

In California, a crosswalk does not always have painted lines. State law recognizes certain unmarked crosswalks at intersections, meaning pedestrians may have crosswalk protections even when there are no stripes or other pavement markings. This distinction can matter after a pedestrian accident. A driver cannot […]

David J. Muñoz | September 22, 2026 | Personal Injury

You keep the amount left after attorney’s fees, case costs, medical liens, unpaid medical bills, and other required deductions are taken from your personal injury settlement. There is no single percentage that applies to every injured person, because each case has different expenses and repayment […]

David J. Muñoz | September 21, 2026 | Personal Injury

Windshield damage can happen suddenly from road debris, falling objects, vandalism, or a collision. Whether insurance covers the repair depends on how the damage occurred and the coverage available. California requires liability insurance, but damage to your own windshield may instead be covered by comprehensive […]

David J. Muñoz | September 17, 2026 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury lawyers only collect attorney’s fees if they recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. This payment arrangement is called a contingency fee, and it allows injured people to hire a lawyer without paying hourly attorney’s fees or a large retainer […]