Emotional Distress Damages in a Personal Injury Case Explained
A personal injury lawsuit in California can be filed not only for physical injuries but emotional, mental and psychological damage, as well. Serious accidents can be traumatizing for injured victims and witnesses. Individuals who suffer emotional or mental trauma can often seek compensatory damages for these injuries in a personal injury case. How Is Emotional… read more
Winning Your Disputed Liability Car Accident Case in California
A car accident can cost thousands of dollars in medical bills and property repairs. If you believe the other driver involved or a third party is to blame for your crash, you should not have to pay for your losses. If liability (financial responsibility) for the crash is disputed, you may need to prove your… read more
How to Obtain a Copy of Your Traffic Collision Report in Los Angeles
A traffic collision report contains important facts and information about a car accident that you may need for a car insurance claim. It can serve as evidence during a car accident case. You will not automatically be given a copy of your police accident report at the scene or afterward. You will need to take… read more
PSR Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit on Behalf of the Families of Two Women Fatally Shot at Beyond Wonderland EDM Festival
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Brian Panish, Spencer Lucas, and Hunter Norton have filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the parents and siblings of Brandy Escamilla and Josilyn Ruiz, two Seattle nurses who were killed by an armed concertgoer at the 2023 Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge EDM festival. Filed in… read more
The Difference Between Special Damages and General Damages Explained
In the context of a personal injury case, damages refer to the financial compensation that can be awarded to an injured party (plaintiff) for harm caused by the accused party’s (defendant’s) actions. In California, personal injury damages are placed into two categories: special damages and general damages. What Are Special Damages? Special damages, also known… read more
Liability in a Car Accident With a Borrowed Car
It can be difficult enough to determine who is liable, or legally and financially responsible, for a car accident that occurs in your own vehicle; if you get into a crash in a borrowed car, understanding who pays is even more complicated. Liability for a crash involving a borrowed car can depend on the circumstances… read more
Uber & Lyft Laws and Regulations in California
As one of the newest types of transportation services, ridesharing has had to undergo several reforms to improve rider safety. This includes the passing of new laws in California that ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft must obey. Understanding these laws and regulations can help you know your legal rights as an Uber or… read more
PSR Obtains $11 Million Verdict for Motorcyclist Struck by Los Angeles DWP Van
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Robert Glassman, Tom Schultz, and Jonathan Davidi obtained a $11,045,000 jury verdict at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Van Nuys for motorcyclist Grady Dillon who suffered serious injuries following a collision with a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) vehicle. Mr. Dillon was riding… read more
PSR Investigating Claims of Sexual Abuse by Glendale Unified School District Employee
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is investigating claims against a former employee of the Glendale Unified School District who has been accused of sexually abusing at least six elementary school-aged boys while working as a special education teacher’s aide at John Muir Elementary School in in Glendale, California. On October 3, 2023, Pedro Antonio… read more
Parents of Teen Sexually Abused by Casa Grande Academy Employee File Lawsuit
Attorneys for the parents of a 15-year-old boy who was sexually abused and kidnapped by a Casa Grande Academy employee have filed suit against the residential facility for failing to protect their minor son from an alleged sexual predator. Filed On February 5, 2024 in Pima County Superior Court, Plaintiffs allege defendant Casa Grande Academy… read more
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi Investigating Claims of Sexual Abuse by Former Youth Pastor at Saddleback Church
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is investigating claims of sexual abuse by a former youth pastor affiliated with the popular Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California who has been criminally charged with sexually abusing at least four teenage boys he met through the youth ministry. Ruven Meulenberg was arrested in May 2017, accused of… read more
PSR Obtains $6.875 Million Settlement for Woman Broadsided by Fresno Officer Distracted Behind the Wheel
Robert Glassman and Jonathan Davidi secured a $6,875,000 settlement for a 40-year-old woman who suffered severe injuries after her vehicle was broadsided by a speeding Fresno Police Department SUV. The officer responsible for the crash was distracted behind the wheel, blew through a red light, and crashed into the driver’s side of plaintiff’s vehicle. Although the… read more
