Personal Injury

David J. Muñoz | November 8, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you harm someone due to negligent behavior, you should be responsible for covering the damages caused. With adequate insurance, your insurance company would handle these costs; however, since you pay the monthly premiums, you may still feel the impact—especially if your rates increase following […]

David J. Muñoz | October 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

Burn injuries are one of the most serious and painful types of injuries. They are often the result of car accidents, workplace accidents, home fires, and household accidents. The most common cause of burns is heat or thermal sources, like steam, scalding liquid, or flames, […]

David J. Muñoz | September 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Negligence, which means something like carelessness, is the most common justification for a personal injury claim. Negligence per se, by contrast, is a way of proving negligence. It is important not to confuse the two.  What is Negligence? To prove the defendant liable for a […]

David J. Muñoz | July 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

Getting injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing is a life-changing event. From mounting medical bills to the emotional stress and pain recovery, the aftermath can be overwhelming. If someone else caused your accident, you may be able to recover compensation through a personal […]

David J. Muñoz | May 13, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you or a loved one has been injured, understanding the distinctions between a general attorney and a trial attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. This is because attorneys and trial attorneys have different roles in personal injury cases.  An experienced El […]

David J. Muñoz | May 13, 2024 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury cases are settled through negotiations or mediation. These cases include car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and fall accidents, defective products, and many other negligent and wrongful acts. If you pursue a personal injury claim, there is a good chance your […]

David J. Muñoz | April 25, 2024 | Personal Injury

Typically (but not always), you cannot reopen a personal injury lawsuit after settlement in Chula Vista, CA. Unfortunately, it does not matter if you discover you need additional medical treatment, including surgeries or physical therapy. It also means you could not reopen a lawsuit even […]

David J. Muñoz | March 26, 2024 | Personal Injury

One of the important stages of a personal injury lawsuit is the pretrial discovery process. During discovery, each party gathers and exchanges evidence. Discovery is a court-supervised process that gives parties several legal weapons they can use to obtain information that is in the possession […]

David J. Muñoz | March 20, 2024 | Personal Injury

Personal injury law is primarily state law. California has pioneered much of the personal injury law that courts apply throughout the United States, especially product liability. Before you file a personal injury claim, it would be a good idea to learn a little bit about […]

David J. Muñoz | March 6, 2024 | Personal Injury

In many personal injury cases, it is essential that you seek the services of an experienced lawyer to represent you. Nevertheless, your lawyer might prove inadequate for various reasons. So, do you have the right to fire your lawyer and hire a new one in […]