Pursley Personal Injury Law Blog
Legal Options in Dog Bite Cases
Each year, aggressive and dangerous dogs bite millions of Americans. Some of these bites are no more than annoying. Others require a little first aid. Many others cause serious injuries which, in many cases, are life-threatening or at least life-altering. Not all dog bite injuries are visible to the naked eye or show up… Read More »
Five Kinds of Burn Injuries
The five major kinds of burn injuries are different in many ways. However, they have at least one common denominator. Negligence, or a lack of care, causes most burn injuries in California. Most people have a duty of reasonable care. For example, drivers must obey the rules of the road and avoid accidents if… Read More »
What You Should Know About Work-Related Brain Injury
Falls are the leading cause of work-related head injuries in California. Most fall-related injuries eventually heal, at least to some extent. But fall-related head injuries are permanent. Dead brain cells don’t regenerate. The permanent and degenerative nature of these wounds makes brain injuries one of the most serious personal injuries. Each year, head injuries… Read More »
Fireball Head-On Collision in Julian
Few details were available, especially regarding possible legal responsibility, after a May 2026 head-on crash killed one person and seriously injured four other people. Cal Fire said the crash happened on Pine Hills Road, on the western edge of Julian, around 7 a.m. A fire crew responded and extinguished the fire from one of… Read More »
The Nuts and Bolts of a Birth Injury Claim in California
A birth injury transforms one of the brightest times of life into one of the darkest moments of life. As if that’s not bad enough, if a family does nothing, the same birth injury will probably affect another family down the road. The financial costs of caring for a newborn with a severe birth… Read More »
Evidence in Distracted Driver Accident Claims
Many people multitask their way through their days. At home, at school, or at the office, this habit is relatively safe. Behind the wheel, this habit is often destructive. Today’s cars and trucks are loaded with gadgets. Indeed, many dashboards have large touchscreen monitors that are basically tablets. Additionally, many drivers over-rely on hand-held… Read More »
What Are the Legal Consequences of a Boat Accident?
The legal consequences of a boat accident usually depend on the cause of that accident, as well as the identity of the legally responsible party. Legal consequences of boat accidents vary, but the effects are usually the same. All kinds of boat accidents generally require extensive hospital treatment, California has one of the highest… Read More »
Obstacles to Settlements in Bicycle Accident Cases
Most bicycle accident cases settle out of court. Unless a lawyer deals with some common obstacles, that settlement may not be sufficient to cover economic losses, let alone fully compensate the victim. Bicycle accident victims badly need the largest possible settlement. Injuries are usually very severe in these cases. Bicyclists have almost no protection… Read More »
Trial Begins for Alleged Pacific Beach Hit-and-Run Driver
After about a six-month investigation, the driver accused of killing a 6-year-old boy in a January 2026 hit-and-run incident finally appeared in court. Following her July 2026 arrest, the 32-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to felony charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter and hit and run causing death. Prosecutors allege she turned into an alleyway… Read More »
Permission Slips and Field Trip Injuries: A Closer Look
For students and teachers alike, a field trip permission slip is a ticket away from the day-to-day routine. It’s also an opportunity for students and teachers alike to experience something different and learn something new. But field trips aren’t always safe trips. From a bus ride to the location to the bus trip back… Read More »
