What if you are Injured by a Drone?
Drones – and the laws surrounding them – are relatively new. California lawmakers have tried to keep up with changing technologies and what they might mean for citizens. When it comes to drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, however, the Federal Aviation Administration presides over what these device owners can and cannot do. If you or… read more
Can a Party Host Be Liable for a Drunk Driver Accident?
If a drunk driver recently caused your car accident, you may be able to hold more than just the intoxicated driver financially responsible. In California, social hosts and other third parties may share liability for drunk driving accidents under statutes called “dram shop laws.” Party hosts may be at least partially liable depending on the… read more
PSBR Obtains $41,864,102 Verdict & Subsequent $46 Million Settlement For Air Force Captain Hit By SoCalGas Truck
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Brian Panish, Dan Dunbar, Alex Behar and Matthew Stumpf obtained a $41,864,102 jury verdict and subsequent $46,000,000 settlement in a case involving a United States Air Force Captain who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck from behind while on his motorcycle and then dragged the length of a… read more
PSBR Obtains $1.55 Million Verdict For Man Injured in Collision With Dump Truck
PSBR attorney Robert Glassman obtained a $1,552,917.56 jury verdict in Vista, California for a young man who suffered a back injury after his vehicle was struck by a cement dump truck that ran a red light at an intersection in Carlsbad. The Plaintiff was also represented in the case by Jeffrey E. Estes of Jeffrey… read more
Firefighters Protecting Aliso Canyon Gas Well Blowout Victims Sue SoCalGas
Firefighters protecting residents in Porter Ranch during the massive Aliso Canyon Gas Well Blowout have filed a civil lawsuit against Southern California Gas Company (“SoCalGas”). According to the complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the firefighters claim the utility knowingly exposed them to hazardous levels of known toxins like benzene and formaldehyde. The… read more
PSBR Obtains $6.3 Million Verdict For Wrongful Death of 74-year-old Man Struck By Vehicle At Farmers Market
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys David Rudorfer and Tom Schultz obtained a $6,300,000 jury verdict for the family of a Southern California man who suffered fatal injuries as a result of being struck by a vendor vehicle at the Whittier Uptown Association Farmers Market. The case was heard before the Honorable Patrick T. Madden… read more
Deborah Chang Recognized As Elite Trial Lawyer by The National Law Journal
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorney Deborah Chang has been named Elite Trial Lawyer by The National Law Journal in the Elite Women of the Plaintiffs Bar inaugural category. The honor recognizes only nine women trial lawyers throughout the country who have consistently excelled in high-stakes matters on behalf of plaintiffs over the course of their careers. The… read more
Spencer Lucas Inducted As Associate Member of ABOTA
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is proud to announce firm attorney Spencer Lucas has been admitted to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Mr. Lucas was recognized by the ABOTA Los Angeles Chapter at an induction ceremony on Wednesday, September 26, and admitted to the invitation-only organization with the elevated rank of Associate Member… read more
When Can a Lifeguard Be Held Liable for a Pool Drowning?
Swimming pool accidents can happen every day in Los Angeles. Over a 10-year period, 3,536 people died in U.S. unintentional drowning incidents – an average of about 10 deaths per day. Among victims ages one to four, swimming pools are the most common setting for fatal drownings. If someone else was negligent in supervising swimmers… read more
Brian Panish & Spencer Lucas To Serve As Speakers At Southern California Trial Lawyers Conference
Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Brian Panish and Spencer Lucas will serve as speakers at the fourth annual Southern California Trial Lawyers Conference to be held at Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, CA on January 26, 2019. The event aims to highlight the many ways that trial lawyers advocate for justice in… read more
How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in CA?
One of the most important reasons to file a California workers’ compensation claim after a job-related injury or illness is to recover your lost wages. Many types of work accidents force the injured employee out of work for doctor’s appointments, surgeries, and recovery time. In the most severe cases, the victim may never be able… read more
Is it Illegal to Eat While Driving in California?
Eating and driving has become such a common practice that many California drivers don’t think twice before stopping at a drive-thru and eating breakfast or lunch behind the wheel. Yet California’s distracted driving laws may lead to tickets and citations for people who eat and drive. Eating is a form of driver distraction – something… read more
