Jury Awards $4.3 Million to 23-Year LAPD Veteran Who Suffered Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
After a two-week trial, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP obtained a $4.3 million jury verdict on behalf of Lou Vince, a veteran lieutenant officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who was subjected to disability discrimination and retaliation after suffering a severe…
Who Is Protecting Our Children From Lead Poisoning?
Although cases of lead poisoning, especially from lead paint, have decreased substantially since the 1970s, a recent uptick in cases has experts concerned. A New York Times (NYT) investigative article notes two issues contributing to this increase – what they and many…
The True Cost of Treating a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
When you or someone you love is seriously injured, it is natural to feel a sense of relief in the immediate aftermath. “At least I survived,” you may find yourself thinking if you were injured. Or, “I am so glad they lived;…
What Kinds of Construction Work Are the Most Dangerous?
Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. Employees who do road work, home and business construction, landscaping, or other types of construction regularly work with dangerous machinery including bulldozers, trucks, power tools, and scaffolds. Further, construction sites…
What Exactly Is a “Pain and Suffering” Award?
In a personal injury case, the injured individual is eligible to seek damages for their injuries and losses through the court system. What this means is that you, as the victim, can request financial compensation for expenses relating to your injuries, like…
Patrick McNicholas Recognized on Los Angeles Times’ Notable Personal Injury Lawyer List
Partner Patrick McNicholas was selected for inclusion in The Los Angeles Times’ Notable Personal Injury Lawyer list, recognized for his outstanding achievement in personal injury law. Pat’s highlighted successes include securing a $13.5 billion settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric Company for wildfire victims…
Motorists Must Slow Down, Move Over – It Is the Law
According to a recent study from the American Automobile Association (AAA), nearly one-quarter of United States motorists are unaware of “Slow Down, Move over” laws in their state – or that they even exist at all. Their research also revealed that even…
Wrong-Way Accidents: How They Happen and How to Avoid Them
When you get behind the wheel of your car, you trust every other motorist to follow the rules of the road and drive safely and responsibly. This trust can be shattered when you are traveling down a one-way road and see headlights…
Adaptive Driving Beams On the Way for American Cars
If you have ever driven at night and been temporarily blinded by another car’s high beams, we have some good news for you. A provision in the new infrastructure bill legalizes “adaptive driving beams,” a headlight technology already successfully in use outside…
Honda Piloting Monitoring System to Prioritize Road Repairs
The Honda Research Institute announced a pilot program in Ohio to evaluate a new system using GPS coordinates and sensors to detect and collect road conditions, in an effort to keep roads and highways safer for drivers. Although currently a small program,…