Personal Injury Blog
Long Beach Dram Shop Liability
When California Allows a Claim Based on a Bar Over-Serving an Individual Nearly all 50 states have some form of a Dram Shop Law or laws that impose liability on a bar for serving an obviously intoxicated individual who then injures or kills another person. California...
New CA Bill AB-218 Gives Better Protection for Childhood Sexual Assault Victims
Statute of Limitations Extended with AB-218 Prior to the passage of Assembly Bill 218, victims of childhood sexual abuse had only eight (8) years from the time they turned 18 to bring a claim for damages against a perpetrator. Existing law also allowed them to bring a...
Recent Car Accidents in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Car Accidents Resulting in Fatalities or Serious Injuries If you are involved in a car accident, you should seek the help of a knowledgeable personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Attorney Paul Overett fights hard for his clients to get them the...
How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
What criteria should you look for when you need a personal injury lawyer to represent you? There are certain factors you should look for before making a decision. The outcome of an injury case can vary, as there are differences...
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligent, reckless, or careless actions, you may be wondering how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit. In California, there is a time limit – known as a “statute of limitations” – that applies to your...
Fault, Liability & Car Accidents: Can I Recover If I Was Partially At Fault?
Personal injury claims allow victims to hold at-fault parties liable for causing their accidents and the damages they suffer. In order for these claims to be successful, it is necessary to establish fault and liability. Unfortunately, determining fault is not...