Love sharing your life online? If you're in the middle of a personal injury claim, your next post could hurt your case—and you might not...

Personal injury lawsuits are always tailored to our client's experiences, damages, and needs, and they almost always involve suing for...

Wrongful death claims must meet specific criteria in order to move forward through the legal system. The legal system considers wrongful...

Inclement weather plays a significant role in multiple types of accidents, from workplaces to roadways and freeways. However, drivers,...

Pedestrian accidents are some of the most devastating cases in the field of personal injury. Walkers, joggers, and hikers who are...

In a personal injury lawsuit, the victim files a claim against the person or entity that harmed them. In a wrongful death lawsuit, a...

When you pursue a personal injury case, your lawyer will help you determine how to sue for damages and the losses you have experienced. ...

Detailed and accurate evidence is essential when pursuing a personal injury lawsuit after an accident. Ensuring your medical records...

Proving four distinct elements of negligence is critical to winning a personal injury lawsuit. These elements are the cornerstone of any...

In a personal injury case, the plaintiff’s legal team plays a pivotal role in whether or not the outcome is in the client’s favor....

Monica Burneikis, a distinguished attorney in Northern California, has been honored as one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys by SuperLawyers....

One of the most common questions we receive is whether a client’s personal injury settlement is taxable or whether they will have to pay...

Burneikis Law, P.C. is pleased to welcome its new attorney, Jeff Atterbury. Jeff graduated from Santa CLara University School of Law in...

Participating in legal proceedings is costly, especially if you are brought into court - repeatedly - by the same plaintiff for something...

Not only are car accidents more common when you are driving while under the influence (DUI), but the penalties for causing an accident...

Expert witnesses are essential to most personal injury cases because they provide a subjective opinion and, often, incontrovertible...

You’d think post-pandemic increases in remote and hybrid work models would reduce Bay Area traffic, but that’s not the case. And with...

The term statute of limitations refers to the length of time a victim/plaintiff has to file their claim in court after an event occurred....

Most people celebrate the day their car is paid off and they can switch their auto insurance policy from “full-coverage” to “limited...

Clients are often shocked to learn they may be legally accountable for damages related to an accident or event that seemed entirely the...