David Goguen

J.D. · University of San Francisco School of Law

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Types of "Intentional Tort" Personal Injury Cases
Most injury-related civil cases arise from accidents, but intentional torts result when one person purposefully harms another.
Filing a Complaint About an Insurance Company's Unfair Settlement Tactics
What to do when the insurance adjuster takes an unreasonable stance on your personal injury claim.
How Does a Workers' Compensation Settlement Work?
A workers' compensation settlement may provide a large sum of money up front, but be sure you understand what you may be missing.
Procedures for Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim
Workers’ compensation procedures differ from state to state, but the general concepts are similar. Most states’ workers’ compensation procedures involve the steps we'll describe in this article.
How to Win Your Workers' Compensation Claim
Workers’ compensation insurance companies don’t like to pay on claims any more than they have to, and they are always coming up with new reasons to deny solid claims.
Gross Negligence and Punitive Damages In Personal Injury Cases
Gross negligence in a civil injury case implies the defendant was not simply careless, but reckless.
Time Limits to File a Defamation Lawsuit
Understand the time limits for filing a lawsuit for defamation (libel or slander) in your state.
Tips for the First Call With an Adjuster After an Accident
What to say (and what to avoid) when the at-fault party's insurance company contacts you after an accident.
A Store's Liability for Slip and Fall Accidents
When you slip and fall in a store, the business owner (and their liability insurer) could be on the financial hook for your injuries and related losses.
Can You Sue a Dog Owner for Bite Injuries?
A look at a dog owner's liability when their animal bites someone or causes some other type of injury.