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PSR attorneys Adam Shea and Nicholas Yoka obtained a $42,500,000 settlement for Plaintiff Doe, a motorcyclist who suffered catastrophic injuries in a collision with a Caltrans vehicle whose driver made an illegal turn. Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle on California’s Angeles Crest Highway when he collided with a Ford F250 truck traveling in the opposite… read more

Plaintiff Jean Horihata suffered a traumatic brain injury and neck injuries requiring an immediate cervical fusion following a collision with another vehicle at a dangerous T-intersection located at Cahuenga Boulevard and Oakshire Avenue in Los Angeles. Three days prior to the collision, another incident occurred at the same location which required replacement of the damaged… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorney Ryan Casey, representing the family of Yong Yang who was fatally shot by LAPD while he was experiencing a mental health episode, has issued the following statements in response LAPD’s release of Critical Incident Community Briefing Video and narrative of the fatal shooting: “On May 2, 2024, an LAPD officer brutally shot… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi is honored to be named to The National Law Journal’s list of 2024 Elite Trial Lawyers finalists in the Catastrophic Injury category. The winners will be announced at an award ceremony to be held at The Lotte Palace in New York City on July 11, 2024. Hundreds of submissions from law… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP attorneys Spencer Lucas, Matthew Freeman, and U. Sean Maneewongwathana have filed a lawsuit against the Benicia Unified School District on behalf of a female student who alleges she was sexually abused by a former teacher at Matthew Turner Elementary School. Filed in Solano County Superior Court, the lawsuit seeks… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is pleased to announce attorney Tom Schultz has been elevated to the position of partner with the firm. Mr. Schultz focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and financial loss, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device cases. “Tom is not only… read more

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

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

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

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

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

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