On October 11, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-218 into law. This new Act amended Sections 349.1 and 1002 of the CA Code of Civil Procedure. It also amended Section 905 of the CA Government Code relating to Childhood sexual…
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SANTA ROSA, CA–“Survivors of sexual abuse have new rights in the fight against childhood sex abuse and assault,” said Michael Fiumara, founding partner of the leading Northern California litigation law firm of Fiumara & Milligan, who, for 30 years, has…
If you have ever been in a car accident that was not your fault and pursued the matter on your own directly with an insurance company, you know how tough it is to get the financial recovery you deserve for…
We just represented a client of ours through trial and he was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge of violating PC 273a(b). His daughter accused him while testifying (she was 13 yo by trial, 12 yo on DOI) of punching her…
Summer’s 100 Dangerous Days Having hit mid-June, we are in the middle of what law enforcement calls the “100 dangerous days of summer” on the roads. According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), there were 1,099 DUI arrests made in California…
The number of pedestrian accident injuries and fatalities have sharply risen both in California and across the U.S. for many reasons. People can be seriously injured or killed when they are struck by motor vehicles while they are walking, jogging…
With the recent news of three fatality pedestrian related accidents at the same intersection in Santa Rosa, we thought it was the right time to highlight some details of this area of personal injury. Each year, according to the National…
If you have been injured in an accident due to the fault of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Throughout your claim, you may find that the insurance…
As Independence Day gatherings of family and friends approach, it becomes increasingly important to be aware of the risk of child drowning incidents around pools and bodies of water. Child Drowning Statistics According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Being hurt in a car accident can really throw a wrench in the gears of your life. Aside from excruciating physical and emotional pain during your recovery and the frustration of lessened mobility and time away from work, you will…
