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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

Slip and fall accidents can occur at a restaurant in Los Angeles due to the property owner’s negligence or the failure to adequately maintain safe premises. If you wish to pursue a claim for this type of accident, there are several essential steps you should take to strengthen your case. Check for Signs of an… read more

If your child was seriously injured at school in California, it is important to take the right steps to ensure his or her well-being and protect your family’s legal rights. While not all school injuries give parents the right to take legal action, incidents involving negligence or the failure to ensure student safety could lead… read more

PANISH | SHEA | RAVIPUDI LLP has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Contra Costa County Children & Family Services, Contra Costa Health Services, and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff on behalf of Marta Barany for violating their mandated duties resulting in the death of her 15 -year-old daughter, Jazmin Pellegrini. Filed… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Brian Panish, Adam Shea, Rahul Ravipudi, Peter Polos, Erika Contreras, Jesse Creed,  Robert Glassman, Spencer Lucas, David Rudorfer, Tom Schultz, Dan Dunbar, Lyssa Roberts, and Paul Traina have been named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2025. The seventh annual guide recognizes the best of the U.S. plaintiff bar who… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is pleased to announce attorney Jesse Creed has been elevated to Firm partner, effective January 1, 2025. “Jesse is not only a tenacious and fierce advocate for our clients, he is an incredibly skilled trial lawyer with a brilliant mind,” said Brian J. Panish. “We look forward to Jesse’s… read more

For the third consecutive year, the Daily Journal publication has named Brian J. Panish as one of the Leading Commercial Litigators in its annual supplement. The 2025 edition honors 98 of the “top performing bet-the-company litigators from across the country.” The profile featuring Mr. Panish highlights his upcoming trial in a case involving a child who swallowed a button battery… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and the law firms of Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger and Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy, LLP have filed a lawsuit on behalf of an Altadena family seeking justice and compensation for the extensive damage and catastrophic losses caused by the Eaton Fire. The plaintiffs, Altadena residents Stephen Seetal and… read more

In 2020, 539 Californian motorcyclists died in traffic accidents. The majority (491) were wearing helmets at the time. Unfortunately, helmets cannot always prevent motorcycle accident deaths – especially when the victim is a child. Child motorcycle passengers are especially vulnerable to personal injuries in traffic accidents. Yet no California laws prohibit minors from riding on… read more