Whitney T. Smith
Whitney T. Smith email vcard download now Whitney T. Smith is an attorney at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and focuses her practice on wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, and premises liability cases throughout California and Nevada. Motivated by her passion to serve others and her community, Ms. Smith is dedicated to ensuring her… read more
PSBR Obtains $3.7 Million Settlement in Auto Collision Wrongful Death Case
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Spencer Lucas, Marguerite Sanvictores and Nadine Khedry obtained a $3,700,000 settlement for the adult daughter of a 64-year-old woman who was killed in an auto v. auto head-on collision on the interstate. Defendant Lorena Martinez lost control of the Lexus she was driving — owned by her boyfriend,… read more
PSBR Attorneys Among 2019 CAOC Convention Featured Speakers & Award Finalists
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Adam Shea, Rahul Ravipudi and Spencer Lucas are among the featured speakers at the 2019 CAOC Annual Convention this weekend in San Francisco where the firm’s landmark case, Pierce v. Murietta Valley Unified School District, and attorneys Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman, are among the 2019 finalists for… read more
Orange Unified School District Sued for Wrongful Death of Student Killed in Campus Golf Cart Crash
The mother of Emmanuel “Manny” Perez, an autistic student who suffered fatal injuries in a golf cart crash at El Modena High School in September, has taken legal action against the school district responsible for ensuring her son’s safety. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi and Robert Glassman represent Plaintiff Micaela Sanchez… read more
What Happens if I Was Hit by a U-Haul With No Insurance? Who Is Liable?
A U-Haul is a popular brand of truck people rent to transport items, typically during a move. A driver does not need any special training or a commercial license to rent a U-Haul. A U-Haul can be up to 26-feet long and can hold 7,400 pounds. Large U-Hauls can also tow trailers, adding to the… read more
PSBR Obtains $28.5 Million+ Settlement for Special Needs Student Struck by Vehicle
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Paul Traina and Ian Samson and Bobby Saadian and Jonathon Teller of Wilshire Law Firm obtained a $28,500,000+ settlement for a special needs student who was catastrophically injured after being struck by a vehicle while under the care and supervision of Victor Elementary School District (VESD)… read more
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP Named Among 2020 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP has been ranked among the 2020 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers with a National Tier 1 Firm ranking in Mass Torts/Class Actions-Plaintiffs as well as Regional Tier 1 Firm rankings in the areas of Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs, Product Liability–Plaintiffs, Mass Torts/Class Actions-Plaintiffs,… read more
What Are the Dangers of Falling Asleep at the Wheel?
Drowsy driving is a significant issue across America. In such a competitive and busy age, drivers are pushing themselves more to multitask and stay up late. Long hours on the road and heavy traffic can contribute to driver drowsiness, ultimately leading to related car accidents. As many as 6,000 fatal car accidents may stem from… read more
Los Angeles Unified School District Files Class Action Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Manufacturer JUUL Labs, Inc.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles Unified) and Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP held a joint press conference in downtown Los Angeles today to announce the filing of a class action lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc., the leading e-cigarette manufacturer, for creating an epidemic of youth vaping that has infiltrated the second-largest… read more
What Is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death?
If medical malpractice results in a patient’s death, the patient’s family members may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit in California. Wrongful death, however, is not always grounds for a medical malpractice claim. Understanding the important differences between these two separate types of claims can help you find the right attorney and file a… read more
PSBR Obtains $7.5 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death of Woman Crushed by Tree
PSBR attorneys Spencer Lucas, Marguerite Sanvictores and Nadine Khedry obtained a $7,500,000 settlement for the husband and parents of a 34-year-old woman who was killed when a 40-foot decayed tree fell onto her car, crushing it, as she was backing out of the carport attached to Waterstone Garden Apartments. Plaintiffs contended that Defendant, as the… read more
California Enacts AB 218: Landmark Bill Protects Children from Sexual Assault
On October 13, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 218, to protect the rights of survivors of childhood sexual assault. The bill was sponsored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez. Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP helped support this bill through the legislative process. The bill is a critical step forward for survivors of child sexual… read more
