Recent Blog Posts
How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience, and it can be even more traumatic if their death was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. In such cases, surviving family members may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for their loss. But how do you prove… Read More »
Jaywalking Is Legal, but Is It Safe?
Jaywalking has a reputation for being an illegal act, but depending on where you live in the country, it may or may not be against the law to cross in the middle of the street as opposed to at an intersection or crosswalk. Jaywalking is legal in some states and illegal in others. Last… Read More »
Who Is at Fault for Left-Turn Accidents?
Although not one of California’s most crowded cities and certainly a world apart from Los Angeles or even Santa Clarita, Palmdale does have its share of busy intersections… and intersection accidents. Making a left turn across traffic or at one of Palmdale’s multi-lane intersections can be a tense situation, fraught with risk. Many factors… Read More »
What Are the Dog Bite Laws in California?
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a strange dog, or even the family pet of someone you know well, understanding your rights and options under California’s dog bit laws is crucial to ensure you get compensation for your medical care, pain and suffering, and other legal damages. Below we attempt… Read More »
Importance of Timely Filing: Statute of Limitations in California Personal Injury Cases
Understanding the statute of limitations in personal injury cases is crucial for anyone who has been hurt in a car accident caused by a negligent driver. While you may never need to file a lawsuit to settle your claim, staying on top of critical deadlines like the statute of limitations is essential to protecting… Read More »
Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury Claims
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or otherwise injured because of someone else’s negligence or fault, it’s important to understand the different types of compensation, known in the law as “damages,” that you may be able to recover from the at-fault party. Many types of damages, such as medical… Read More »
Dealing with Insurance Companies: Dos and Don’ts
After a car crash, slip and fall, or other personal injury where someone else is to blame for the accident, dealing with insurance companies becomes an inevitable part of the process. Navigating this landscape can be complex, but understanding the dos and don’ts of interacting with insurance companies can make a significant difference in… Read More »
Comparative Negligence and Its Impact on Personal Injury Cases in California
No matter what kind of personal injury claim you may be dealing with – a car, truck or motorcycle accident, slip and fall, dog bite, etc. – the concept of comparative negligence could come into play. Understanding the concept of comparative negligence is crucial, as it can drastically impact the amount of money you… Read More »
Maximizing Compensation: Uncovering Hidden Damages in Personal Injury Cases
If you get hurt in a car accident or some other way due to the negligence of another, California personal injury law allows you to recover compensation for the harm you have suffered or will endure in the future because of the injury. Compensation for harm is known in personal injury law as “damages.”… Read More »
Common Types of Injuries
When you hear the term “personal injury,” it can encompass a wide array of injuries resulting from various types of incidents. At Kistler Law Firm, we have helped countless individuals in Lancaster, California, navigate through the legal complexities surrounding personal injury cases. While injuries are varied and diverse, some are more common than others… Read More »