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At Malk & Pogo, we regularly speak with people who waited too long, felt uncomfortable pursuing a claim, or believed common myths about dog bites that simply are not true. Understanding your rights after a pet attack is essential to protecting both your health and your future.
Traumatic Brain Injury is one of the most misunderstood and most under-diagnosed consequences of car accidents. Many people walk away from a collision thinking they’re “fine,” only to notice days or weeks later that something isn’t right: headaches that won’t go away, memory lapses, mood changes, trouble concentrating, or unusual fatigue.
You don’t have to be a construction worker to be seriously injured by construction negligence. If you were simply walking by, driving past, or living nearby and got hurt because of unsafe conditions, you may have a valid personal injury claim.
Property damage is not limited to fixing dents and replacing parts. In California, property damage can include the financial impact caused by not having your vehicle available and the loss in value your vehicle suffers after a crash.
This guide walks you through exactly what to do after an accident so you can protect yourself, preserve evidence, and avoid common mistakes that reduce the value of your claim.
One of the most common defenses raised by cities, counties, and public agencies is called the “trivial defect defense.” This legal argument is frequently used to deny responsibility for injuries caused by uneven sidewalks, pavement height differences, cracks, and surface defects.
This article explains California’s personal injury filing deadlines, the most common exceptions, and why waiting too long can seriously hurt your case. At Malk & Pogo, we routinely evaluate cases where timing makes all the difference, and we help injured clients take action before their rights expire.
When someone is injured because of another person’s careless or negligent actions, they typically have the right to file a personal injury claim. However, when the wrongdoer is a government agency, public employee, or public institution, the process is not the same. Many people assume they can simply pursue compensation through a standard lawsuit, but California law imposes special rules and strict deadlines when the government is involved.
One moment, you are driving as you normally do. The next, another driver runs a red light, crashes into your vehicle, and leaves you injured, overwhelmed, and facing medical bills and time away from work. When the accident is clearly not your fault, most people assume that the at-fault driver’s insurance will be responsible for compensating them for their injuries and losses.
Picture this: you’re going about your day when suddenly, your life gets upended. A fender‑bender on the freeway throws glass into your arm. Or maybe a misplaced step on the sidewalk sends you sprawling, causing a deep cut and a permanent reminder across your shin. Or perhaps a neighbor’s dog lunges unexpectedly—leaving you with punctures and jagged marks that won’t fade with time.