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…
Lawsuit Filed: Fremont Police Department Senior Detective Alleges Retaliation After Blowing the Whistle on Illegal Behavior in Fremont Police Department
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP filed a lawsuit against the Fremont Police Department (FPD) and City of Fremont for retaliation on behalf of a Senior Detective who engaged in a series of whistleblowing against the FPD. In August 2020, the Senior Detective reported that…
What Parents Should Know About Pediatric and Childhood Brain Trauma
It is hard enough when adults suffer a traumatic brain injury. Life can be even more difficult and more upsetting when a toddler or a child suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs are often life changing. Treating a youngster for a…
Jury Awards $1 Million to 21-Year LAPD Veteran Who Suffered Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
Partner Matthew McNicholas and Senior Lawyer Douglas Winter obtained a $1 million verdict on behalf of Vincent Albano, a 21-year veteran Police Officer III with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) after the department failed to engage in the interactive process, causing…
The Severity of a Complete Spinal Cord Injury
An injury to the spine or spinal cord is often considered catastrophic, as it can affect every system of the body, including mobility. Depending on the location of the injury on the spinal cord, this type of injury can even cause full…
What Is Spastic Hypertonia?
Spastic hypertonia is when a body part has too much muscle tone, making it difficult to move. Spastic hypertonia affects the muscles and may occur as a result of a stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, congenital disability, or spinal cord injury. Other…
Los Angeles Helicopter Tours Can Be Deadly
Los Angeles is full of glitz and glam, and there are services and activities here that you cannot find anywhere else. One of these experiences is air tours. While you can find them in some areas of the country, they seem to…
Screenwriter Dustin Lance Is Taking a Break from Hollywood Due to a Brain Injury
Writer Dustin Lance, known for the television series “Under the Banner of Heaven,” suffered a brain injury in August, and now his entire career hangs in the balance. His doctors have not seen much improvement in his condition, and he must step…
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Sponsors 39th Annual Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament
McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP was proud to support the Chief Daryl F. Gates Golf Tournament event benefiting the Officer Needs Help Fund hosted by the Los Angeles Police Protective League. The tournament took place October 3, 2022, at the Porter Valley Country…