Laura Yutzy

How Do You Prove a Property Owner Knew About a Dangerous Condition? If you were hurt by a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability case. But showing that the hazard existed is only part of the claim. You may also need to show that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the danger and failed to fix it or warn y...

What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance in California? Finding out that the driver who caused your crash has no insurance can feel like a dead end. You may have medical bills, car damage, and lost income. The person responsible may have no clear way to pay for those losses. You may still have options. Your own auto policy may include uninsured motori...

How Long Does a Personal Injury Settlement Take in California? A personal injury settlement may take a few months, a year, or longer. There is no standard timeline for every case. A simple claim may settle faster when fault is clear, the injuries have healed, and the insurance company agrees to pay a fair amount. A case may take longer when injuries are severe, medi...

What Happens If the Driver Who Hit You Was Visiting San Diego or Driving a Rental Car? San Diego attracts millions of visitors for beaches, events, business trips, and vacations. Many of those visitors drive their own cars into the county or rent vehicles after they arrive. If a tourist or rental car driver causes a crash, you may still have a personal injury case. ...

Summer Pedestrian Accidents in San Diego: Crosswalks, Beach Traffic, and Tourist Areas San Diego streets can become packed during the summer. Beach traffic grows. Visitors search for hotels and parking. Rideshare drivers stop to pick up passengers. More people walk near restaurants, shops, parks, and events. These conditions can lead to a serious pedestrian accident...