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Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Jesse Creed, Brian J. Panish, and Hunter Norton have been named recipients of the 2025 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award by the Daily Journal for their work on Garcia v. Newport-Mesa Unified School District. This is the fifth consecutive year attorneys with Panish | Shea… read more

For the second consective year, Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is honored to be named to The National Law Journal’s list of Elite Trial Lawyers finalists in the Catastrophic Injury category. The Firm was thrilled to be the winner in this same category in 2024. The awards for Elite Trial Lawyers “recognize law firms’ outstanding… read more

On May 2, 2024, Yong Yang was experiencing a mental health crisis that was captured on bodycam when he was fatally shot at his parents’ home by Los Angeles Police Officer Andres Lopez. On the one-year anniversary of Yong’s tragic death, his family continues to mourn their loss and demand answers from the LAPD, as… read more

Every year, car accidents injure and kill thousands of victims. If you or a loved one gets involved in a car accident in California, you must determine who is at fault before you can file an insurance claim under the state’s fault-based law. Determining fault may take an investigation and assistance from a car accident… read more

Understanding right-of-way laws in California is critical for the safety of all roadway users. The right-of-way is the legal right to proceed or move forward in traffic without having to stop for other motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians. Knowing and obeying the rules about who has the right-of-way in California can help you stay safe and… read more

Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are a popular way to get around Los Angeles due to the many available rentable options. Many people use e-scooters without knowing or understanding the laws surrounding these vehicles, however, which can put them at risk of colliding with motor vehicle traffic. Learn the basics of California’s electric scooter laws to… read more

A car accident in Los Angeles could cause substantial motor vehicle damage that makes your car undrivable. If the damage is light to moderate, you may question whether your vehicle remains roadworthy. Whether or not you should continue to drive your car after a crash depends on the extent of the damage and legal considerations…. read more

All 50 states require valid driver’s licenses or learner’s permits to get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Although it is illegal, many people operate vehicles without valid licenses in California each day. An insurance claim filed after a collision involving an unlicensed driver can be more challenging to navigate. You may need assistance… read more

Motorcycling is a popular way to get around California, but it comes with a higher risk of suffering serious and fatal injuries in an accident. To reduce the risk of injury in a motorcycle accident, California requires all riders and their passengers to wear helmets. Failure to wear a motorcycle helmet could result in a… read more

If you get into an automobile accident in a vehicle that you lease and do not own, you may not understand who is responsible for paying for vehicle repairs or how it might affect your leasing agreement. While every individual case is unique, many of these collisions involve Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance. Insurance Requirements… read more

It is common for car accident victims to have pre-existing injuries or medical conditions, meaning ailments that they had prior to the crash. While pre-existing injuries will not prevent a victim from recovering financial compensation for a car accident in California, it could make the insurance claims process more complicated. What Are Pre-Existing Injuries? Pre-existing… read more

In California, a bicycle is considered a vehicle for traffic regulation purposes. This means that cyclists are legally required to come to complete stops at all stop signs, just like motor vehicle drivers. However, many cyclists break this rule and roll through intersections without stopping. This can lead to serious bicycle-vehicle collisions. Speak to a… read more