Loss of Consortium Settlement Amounts: Calculating Damages

In personal injury cases, one of the lesser-known but vital claims that can be made is for “loss of consortium.” This claim compensates the spouse or domestic partner of an injured person for the loss of companionship, affection, and intimacy that results from the injury. Understanding how loss of consortium settlement amounts are calculated is crucial for […]

Three Dead in Motorcycle Crash Near Camp Pendleton

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Three Seriously Injured in San Diego Harbor Bus Crash

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Bicyclist Killed in Placer County Truck Collision

Bicyclist Killed in Placer County Truck Collision PLACER COUNTY, CA (June 27, 2024) — A bicyclist died after being hit by a truck in Placer County early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident occurred between 1 and 2 a.m. on Highway 174 near Hill Drive, close to The Red Frog restaurant and […]

5-Year-Old Girl Suffers Skull Fractures From San Bernardino Crash

5-Year-Old Girl Suffers Skull Fractures From San Bernardino Crash SAN BERNARDINO, CA (June 27, 2024) — A violent six-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck in San Bernardino County has left 5-year-old Dalilah Coleman facing a long and uncertain recovery after sustaining two skull fractures. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on June 20 at the intersection of Highway […]

Father Sues LA County DCFS for $65M After Toddler’s Fentanyl Overdose

Father Sues LA County DCFS for $65M After Toddler’s Fentanyl Overdose LOS ANGELES, CA (June 27, 2024) — Montise Bulley, the father of a 17-month-old boy who died from a fentanyl overdose, is filing a $65 million lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). He alleges that a visitation supervisor was […]