How Do Brain and Spinal Cord Bleeds Cause Paralysis?
The brain and spinal cord play a significant role in transmitting messages and controlling movement throughout the body. Therefore, if there is a bleed or injury in either of these parts of the body, there may be a disturbance in the messages…
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: Protecting Yourself and Your Home
Saturday, May 6, 2023 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. This annual campaign – held in the US and in Canada – is sponsored here by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The goal of the campaign is to “encourage people and organizations…
The Role of Vocational Experts in Traumatic Amputation Cases
The physical and emotional toll of a traumatic amputation can be immense. In addition to the challenges of adapting to a new way of lifethere are often significant financial costs associated with medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. For amputees who are…
Is Emotional Distress a Personal Injury in California?
When you file a personal injury lawsuit in California, you may also seek compensation for emotional distress. However, not all cases involving emotional distress involve a physical injury. Today, we want to look more closely at what “emotional distress” entails, who can…
Lawsuit Filed Against City of Los Angeles and LAPD for Wrongly Releasing Identities of Undercover Officers – ABC News, LA Times, U.S. News & World Report and More Report on Case
Following a press conference held on April 4, 2023, by McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP, numerous media outlets reported on our filing of governmental claims against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department and its leadership on behalf of…
McNicholas & McNicholas Supports Loyola High School’s 50th Annual Interchange Auction Fundraiser
In support of Loyola High School’s largest fundraiser, McNicholas & McNicholas was a sponsor of the 50th annual Interchange Auction on March 25, 2023. Proceeds from the Interchange Auction fund scholarships will sponsor students who are unable to attend Loyola and keeps…
$10.1 Million Verdict for LAPD Captain in Discrimination and Retaliation Case
After a nearly 3-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas secured a $10.1 million verdict on behalf of Stacey Vince, a Captain at the Los Angeles Police Department, against the Los Angeles Police Department, finding that she had been retaliated and discriminated against. Stacey Vince was…
The Pitchess Motion: Obtaining Law Enforcement Personnel Records in Employment Cases – Emily Pincin Authors The Recorder Article
A peace officer’s personnel records are conditionally privileged from discovery. To obtain these personnel records, the party seeking disclosure must file a written motion, colloquially referred to as a “Pitchess” motion in reference to the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Pitchess v. Superior…
Southern California Super Lawyers Recognizes Five McNicholas & McNicholas Attorneys on 2023 List
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected to the Southern California Super Lawyers 2023 list for their work in labor and employment, personal injury and business litigation. This marks Patrick’s 19th, Matt and John’s 16th, Juan’s eighth and Jeffrey’s fourth year…
Compensation for Organ Damage Caused by Accident or Negligence
Catastrophic injuries often cause long-term pain and require continuing medical care. They can change your ability to function, work, and enjoy life. Organ damage is often considered a catastrophic injury, and if you suffered this injury because of someone else’s negligence, you…