California Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Recent Result: $550,000 Riverside Car Accident Injury Settlement

May 21, 2024 | by Robert Walch

Mediation is a very important tool for resolving California car accident injury and wrongful death claims. Recently, we settled a Riverside rear end car accident injury claim at mediation for $550,000. Robert Walch was the attorney handling this matter in our firm. We used an experienced former judge as our mediator in this case. If you need help with a mediation, let us know.

Usually mediations are a tool used during the litigation process for resolving disputes. However, sometimes, as was the case in this particular matter, no lawsuit was filed and this was considered a pre-litigation mediation. By doing the mediation pre-litigation, both parties were able to save a lot of money in litigation costs, which was beneficial to our client.

Also, nobody knows what will happen in litigation or in a trial. By settling without litigation, the client also saves the time that would have to be used for responding to discovery, preparing and having his or her deposition taken, appearing at a Defense Medical Examination, etc. Our approach to resolving claims is that if we can get full value from our client without the time and expenses of litigation, we will happily do that for our client, but it must be full value. If the insurance company thinks that they will get a discount for resolving a claim before litigation, then they are mistaken.

Recent Result: $275,000 Los Angeles Rear End Collision

May 20, 2024 | by Robert Walch

We will be publishing some of our notable recent successful results that we have obtained for some of our clients on this blog. Of course, we will keep all of the private details confidential. If you would like to see a list of many of our notable settlements and verdicts, please click here for our Case Results page on our California personal injury lawyers website.

Our client, who is in her 80s, was driving her vehicle when she was rear ended in Los Angeles. Our firm helped our client obtain the medical care that she needed, including chiropractic care and pain management. Our managing partner, Robert Walch, was able to negotiate a $275,000 settlement for her, without litigation, as she did not want our firm to file a lawsuit due to her age.

Sometimes filing a lawsuit is absolutely necessary on a case, while sometimes it can be avoided by way of a fair settlement pre-litigation. In this case, given our client’s age, we agreed that settling for $275,000 was the right move for our client. Since our client’s medical bills were not very high, she ended up with a very nice check and was very happy with the result and her net financial recovery.

How Much Is a Los Angeles Roundup Case Worth?

May 6, 2024 | by Gary Walch

How Much Is a Los Angeles Roundup Case Worth?

Roundup chemicals are known to cause cancers in the human body, and it is no surprise that once you develop a debilitating cancer, that it will “ruin” your life. If you were active, vibrant and able to take care of yourself before developing cancer from Roundup, you will find that your life will change for the worse after a cancer diagnosis from exposure to Roundup chemicals. The chemicals found in Roundup herbicide are seriously harmful and hazardous to human health. If your use of Roundup has resulted in a catastrophic cancer forming in your body, then you may be able to make a personal injury claim in court, based on your experience of harm from these deadly chemicals.

What Does a Roundup Cancer Case Mean to You?

How Do I Know If Roundup Is Making Me Sick?

May 6, 2024 | by Gary Walch

How Do I Know If Roundup Is Making Me Sick?

If you have had routine weeds around your home and innocently used Roundup pesticides to kill those weeds, you may have developed a cancer from the use of those chemicals. Roundup brand pesticide uses a potentially cancer-causing chemical called glyphosate, which is highly dangerous to humans and animals. It is known to be a carcinogenic to humans, and the Roundup 360 PLUS uses glyphosate as a main ingredient. Along with the glyphosate, Roundup also has aminomethylphosphonic acid, AMPA in it, which is known to cause irreparable damage to human DNA and human blood mononuclear cells.

In the event that you are diagnosed with any type of cancer and it is linked back to your use of Roundup chemical products, you can call us today at Walch Law. We are here for you and will review your personal injury claim. You are not alone in your fight for justice, and you can call us at 866-INJURY2 or 866-465-8792 right now, to review your Roundup cancer lawsuit.

How much is your Los Angeles Roundup Lawsuit Worth?

May 2, 2024 | by Gary Walch

How much is your Los Angeles Roundup Lawsuit Worth?

The value of a California Roundup lawsuit can vary greatly depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Factors that can affect the worth of a Roundup lawsuit include:

The severity and extent of the plaintiff’s injuries: Roundup has been linked to various types of cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, so plaintiffs who have developed these serious health conditions may be entitled to larger compensation amounts.

WARNING: NEW SCAM – JURY SUBPOENA AND LA COURTS

April 29, 2024 | by Robert Walch

Some of our readers may be familiar with some of the awful scams run on folks in Los Angeles and California. There is one scam where the victim (often referred to as the mark) is promised a new Mercedes (and maybe even some cash too), and all they have to do is pay a few thousand dollars upfront for the delivery. Guess what, the Mercedes never comes.

Another older scam, actually perpetrated many years ago on an elderly relative of a member of our personal injury law firm occurred when the victim received a call that his nephew had been arrested, and money was necessary for bail. Of course the nephew, supposedly in jail, could not be reached to expose the scam. The nephew was never arrested much less in jail and the bail money was gone.

Still another scam occurs when the scammer requests someone else cash a check (making up some reason why the scammer cannot do it, e.g., ID lost, etc.), and that although the check is counterfeit it appears quite genuine, and the mark is promised a few hundred dollars for his or her time. The check appears good, so good that the teller cashes it for many thousands of dollars, then the mark gives all the money to the scammer, less a few hundred dollars for the mark’s services, but then a few days to a few weeks later the bank discovers the fraud and withdraws funds from the mark’s own account to cover the bad check, leaving the mark out many thousands of dollars.

Universal Studios’ Famous Tram Ride Tips Injuring 15 Tourists

April 23, 2024 | by Robert Walch

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that on Saturday night, April 20, 2024, around 9 p.m., at least 15 tourists riding the popular back lot tram ride at Universal City Studios were injured when the motorized tram vehicle they were riding on hit something and then tipped, causing many of the tram’s riders to be thrown from the ride.

The exact details and causes of this California amusement park injury incident are currently under investigation by the CHP, including possible driver negligence, vehicle brake failure and other causes. Meanwhile, reportedly at least 15 of the tram riders were taken to a local hospital emergency room, with unspecified injuries. So far Universal seems to be taking the position that the injuries ranged only from minor to moderate, yet at least 15 riders were taken to the hospital.

Meanwhile, each of these injured tram riders have the right to make a claim against Universal Studios for all their injuries and damages, and may receive an absolutely FREE consultation and case evaluation by a very experienced law firm with over 45 years of experience handling serious injury and wrongful death accident claims simply by clicking here.

Los Angeles Hernia Mesh Lawsuits– What to Know

April 22, 2024 | by Gary Walch

Dealing with a hernia mesh complication and potential lawsuit can be a very confusing time for many patients. The very medical implant that was supposed to provide relief and ease is not costing you money and causing major medical issues. At Walch Law, we are a hernia mesh law firm that knows how to handle these cases to not only get you the money you need to feel better but much more. We are ready to get started on a winning hernia mesh case for you today. Here’s a look at some common topics that come up with our hernia mesh clients during their initial free consultation with Robert and Gary Walch.

Potential Issues with Hernia Mesh Implants

Hernia mesh implants are designed to help repair hernias, but unfortunately, they can often cause more harm than good. Some of the potential issues associated with hernia mesh implants include:

The Link Between Baby Food & Autism– Do You Have A Legal Case?

April 18, 2024 | by Gary Walch

The heartache parents feel upon discovering their child has autism is unparalleled. Recent research indicates that a notable percentage of children with autism might have been exposed to toxic metals found in baby food, a factor contributing to the condition. These toxins can cause serious neurological problems, potentially resulting in autism spectrum disorders.

Our team at the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch is here to help if you believe your child’s autism diagnosis is linked to harmful substances in the baby food they consumed. We will gladly review your personal injury claim and guide you through the particulars of your case.

Heavy Metals and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: What Research Says

Call Our Experienced Lawyers if you have an Accident

April 15, 2024 | by Robert Walch

If you are involved in an injury accident in California, you may not know what to do. It could be your first accident and you may have never spoken with an attorney in your life. We understand. We hear many times from our California personal injury and wrongful death clients that it is the first time they have ever had to hire an attorney. Some people think that hiring an attorney makes them litigious. It does not! If you are not at fault in the accident, you are the victim, you have a right to an attorney to make sure that the insurance companies do not take advantage of you. You deserve to be treated fairly and you deserve fair compensation for your injuries, loss of earnings, diminished value of your vehicle, pain, suffering, etc.

Do not wait to call us. Many former clients know to call us from the scene of their accident. We can help right away. You may think you are doing the right thing, but without speaking with an experienced California personal injury lawyer, you may be making some hidden mistakes. For example, sometimes people don’t call 911 because the other party convinces them not to. If you are injured in an accident that is not your fault, you should call 911 and request the police come to the scene. You need a police report because sometimes the other party may change their story later on, even if they admit fault at the scene. If your injuries warrant it, you should also request paramedics respond. Sometimes 911 operators may ask you if anything is broken or if you are bleeding, and if you say no, they may not send paramedics. It is your responsibility to let them know that you need paramedics. For example, you may have a concussion, which is a traumatic brain injury, which needs to be examined and treated right away.

If there are any witnesses to your accident, get their information (at a minimum their name, phone number and email address) so we can contact them later and get a written statement from them. Even if you don’t think you will need the witness, do it anyway. Before you talk to the police and give your statement at the scene, call our experienced lawyers and tell us what happened. We can help you! There is no cost for this type of consultation.