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New Office in Riverside

At Younglove Law Group, we handle personal injury claims for claimants throughout Southern California who have been injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, premises liability, wrongful death, and more.

We are excited to announce we have opened an office location for our clients in the Riverside area located at 11801 Pierce Street, Suite 265, Riverside, CA 92505. Our Riverside office is by appointment only and adds a useful tool for our Riverside area clients to schedule meetings and for our legal team to quickly address local claims.

If you or a loved one have been injured, click for a free case consultation with one of our award-winning attorneys. We care about you and what you are going through, and we want you to understand your legal options.

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New Office in Newport Beach

At Younglove Law Group, we are proud to represent clients throughout California from our headquarters in Newport Beach. We are now located in the prestigious MacArthur Court complex at 4685 MacArthur Court, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

If you need legal assistance from award-winning and compassionate personal injury lawyers, don’t hesitate to contact our firm. One of our attorneys would be glad to listen to you and help you evaluate your legal options.

We offer free case consultations with real attorneys, not salespeople who will treat you like a number.

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Phil Younglove Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2022

At Younglove Law Group, we put everything we have into our clients’ personal injury cases. The craftiness and dedication that underpins the work we do each and every day is reflected in the incredible case results we have achieved and in the many glowing reviews we have received.

We are thus excited to announce our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction are being recognized, as Phil Younglove has been selected to the 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. This distinction is awarded to only 2.5% of the lawyers in California!

This is the 4th time Phil has been selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, having been selected previously in 2019, 2020, and 2021. This honor exemplifies the results we at Younglove Law Group achieve for our clients and the commitment we have to our craft.

If you need the help of an award-winning personal injury lawyer, contact the attorneys at Younglove Law Group today. We offer free case consultations because we want you to understand your legal options before making any decisions.

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How to Prove Loss of Consortium in California

More than 900,000 adults lose their spouses or partners each year. If an accident occurs, resulting in the injury or death of a loved one, you may be able to prove loss of consortium. Loss of consortium is the harm and distress that results from losing a loved one’s emotional support, affection, care, and companionship.

Consulting with a California personal injury attorney is crucial for navigating loss of consortium claims. The award-winning personal injury attorneys at Younglove Law Group have experience helping victims of all types of personal injury, pursuing compensation for the damages victims have suffered. Loss of consortium applies to the spouse of an injured or deceased party, similar to the common law claim of alienation of affection.

What is Loss of Consortium?

Loss of consortium is a type of non-economic damage that can result from personal injuries caused by accidents, negligence, or wrongful acts. It refers to the deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship, including companionship, affection, and intimacy. In California, loss of consortium claims are filed by spouses or registered domestic partners of an injured person, seeking compensation for the emotional and relational impacts of the injury on their marital relationship. These claims recognize the profound effect that an injury can have on the uninjured spouse, beyond the physical and financial aspects.

Who Can File a Consortium Claim in California?

In California, only spouses or registered domestic partners of an injured person can file a consortium claim. Children, unmarried cohabitants, and romantic partners are not entitled to consortium compensation. To qualify for a consortium claim, the couple must have been legally married or registered when the injury occurred. The injured spouse’s expected lifespan and reduction in quality of life are factors that impact the value of the loss of consortium claim. This ensures that the compensation reflects the long-term effects on the marital relationship and the uninjured spouse’s well-being.

What Injuries May Be Included in a Loss of Consortium Claim?

Loss of consortium claimants can only recover their non-economic damages. These are subjective in nature and include harms resulting from the loss of:

  • Comfort
  • Love
  • Companionship
  • Society
  • Affection
  • Solace
  • Moral support
  • Sexual relations
  • Help with maintenance of the home
  • Ability to have children

In severe cases, including permanent injury, the amount of compensation awarded can be significantly impacted.

An individual may claim damages for any of the items on this list following the loss or injury of their husband, wife, or registered domestic partner.

California Loss of Consortium Laws

California law recognizes loss of consortium as a cause of action separate from the personal injury case. The state considers it a non-economic (non-monetary) loss following a personal injury. To prove a loss of consortium claim, the uninjured spouse must work with their attorney to place an appropriate dollar amount on their losses. Expert testimony and other forms of evidence are used to determine the past and future loss of the companionship and services of the injured spouse. This process involves a detailed examination of how the injury has altered the dynamics of the marital relationship and the uninjured spouse’s life.

How Can I Prove Loss of Consortium in California?

If you are trying to prove loss of consortium in California, you must provide proof of the following:

  • Legal marriage: Legal marriage or registered domestic partnership must have been valid at the time of the injury or death.
  • Spouse or partner was wrongfully injured: The spouse or partner of the victim may have to prove that they were injured due to an act of negligence.
  • Loss of consortium: The spouse of the injured victim must detail all the ways their relationship has changed due to the loss of consortium. This includes documenting how the injured spouse’s physical and behavioral changes have affected the marital relationship. This can be an uncomfortable and involved process.
  • Injury caused the loss of consortium: You must prove that the injury caused the loss of consortium. If you fail to do this, your claim may fail.

It may be challenging to understand the steps of proving loss of consortium in California, so partnering with an experienced personal injury attorney may help build your claim. The goal is to seek compensation for the emotional and relational impacts of the injury.

Comparative Negligence and Consortium Claims

If the injured spouse was partially at fault for the cause of the injury or accident, the loss of consortium claim could be reduced. California’s comparative negligence laws apply in loss of consortium cases. The recovery will be reduced by the injured spouse’s percentage of fault for the accident. For example, if the injured spouse was 20% at fault for the accident, the loss of consortium award will be reduced by 20%. A personal injury attorney can help navigate the complexities of comparative negligence and consortium claims, ensuring that the uninjured spouse seeks fair compensation despite the shared fault.

How to Quantify Loss of Consortium

It may be challenging to quantify the loss of consortium as this damage is intangible, but it is not impossible. While there is no definite way to calculate how much you may be owed in compensation, the following factors often play a role:

  • The victim’s new quality of life due to the spouse’s injury
  • The quality of the marriage or domesticated partnership before the accident
  • The history of the relationship regarding divorce filings, separation, infidelity, or domestic violence reports
  • The living arrangements of the people in the relationship
  • The partner’s plans regarding having children and their ability to do so before the accident or injury
  • The extent of ongoing care for the injured spouse or partner
  • The injured spouse’s expected lifespan as a consideration in quantifying loss of consortium

A seasoned injury attorney may be able to help you quantify the amount of compensation you may be eligible to receive for loss of consortium.

California Personal Injury Lawyers May Be Able to Help

Loss of consortium may cause immense emotional distress and suffering for the spouse or partner of the injured party. Following an injury, his or her spouse is entitled to file a claim for compensation. A personal injury claim can be complex and requires legal expertise. As you adjust to a new way of life in your marriage or domestic partnership, partnering with an experienced personal injury attorney may help build your claim.

Younglove Law Group is a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys helping victims in Newport Beach, California. Our award-winning legal team is dedicated to providing our clients with compassionate care and top-of-the-line service. For a free case review, call (949) 691-3660 or complete our contact form.

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Can I Sue for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident in California?

Most people know that after an accident leaves them injured, they may be able to sue for physical damages. However, many victims may wonder whether they can seek compensation for the emotional distress they may suffer from an accident. 

Younglove Law Group is a team of dedicated personal injury lawyers with experience helping victims of personal injury. While emotional distress may be difficult to quantify when filing a personal injury claim, it is not impossible with the help of a knowledgeable injury lawyer. 

What Is Emotional Distress?

After an accident, 9% of victims may suffer from emotional distress. Just as accident victims suffer physically, emotional distress can also be damaging to victims. Emotional distress is mental suffering or anguish either intentionally inflicted or induced by an incident like an accident. In California, the courts recognize emotional distress as a type of damage resulting from an accident that may be compensated. If you can provide evidence to support your claim, you may sue for emotional distress. 

How Can I Sue for Emotional Distress?

If you and your trusted personal injury attorney are building a case to sue for emotional distress after an accident, the following steps may help to strengthen your claim:

  • Document your emotional distress: To back up your claims, document your medical and work records and keep a personal journal. Using an electronic health tracker to track your heart rate and sleep schedule may also help build your case. 
  • Discuss with your attorney: Partnering with an experienced personal injury attorney may help build your claim. Discussing the details of your emotional distress may better help them understand your case as they prepare to represent you. 
  • File an emotional distress claim: Seek the help of your personal injury attorney. Once you have collected sufficient evidence of your distress, you may move forward with filing a claim. 

Once you have decided to move forward with suing for emotional distress, the process may be extended and drawn out. Having a knowledgeable attorney on your side may take some stress away from the situation and provide you with a trusted partner as you seek compensation. 

Types of Emotional Distress Claims

There are two different types of emotional distress claims that a victim may file. 

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

This is the first way an accident victim may file for an emotional distress claim. In this case, the defendant will have committed an act that caused the victim emotional distress unintentionally. The victim does not necessarily need to be physically harmed in a case of negligent infliction of emotional distress. If the individual was in the danger zone, most jurisdictions may allow the victim to recover damages for emotional distress.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

When the defendant intentionally or recklessly inflicted emotional distress upon a victim, an individual may choose to file this type of emotional distress claim. Examples of intentionally inflicting emotional distress upon another would be constant tormenting or verbal attacks. 

Newport Beach Personal Injury Attorneys Are Here to Help

Suffering physical injuries after an accident may cause many weeks of pain and suffering for a victim, but emotional distress may be just as detrimental to a victim’s well-being. In California, an accident victim may sue for emotional distress, but you should consider contacting an experienced personal injury attorney to help you build your claim. 

Younglove Law Group is a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys available to help their clients 24/7. Our legal team has been featured in renowned publications like Advocate magazine for our award-winning representation of each client we help. For a free case review, call (949) 691-3660 or contact us here. 

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18-Month-Old Boy Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident by Santiago Martinez (Modesto)

May 26, 2021 – Modesto, California: An 18-month-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident by Santiago Martinez in Modesto on Friday, May 21, 2021, according to California Highway Patrol. The fatal incident occurred on Glenn Avenue near Ustick Road around approximately 5 pm.

California Highway Patrol believes a Toyota sedan was traveling westbound on Glenn Avenue when the 18-month-old boy walked onto the road before being impacted by the sedan. The driver of the Toyota sedan has been identified as 21-year-old Santiago Martinez by investigators who allege he continued driving after hitting the 18-month-old boy.

After the incident, witnesses followed the Toyota sedan for approximately a mile and eventually made contact with the driver. The driver of the Toyota sedan then returned to the scene.

The 18-month-old boy was taken to the hospital where he sadly later died from his injuries.

After the 18-month-old boy was killed in the accident, Santiago Martinez was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, according to California Highway Patrol. Neither drugs nor alcohol are currently believed to have been a factor in the crash.

If you or a family member were involved in this incident and would like more information, please click here for help requesting the police report. Our team of attorneys is here to help you during this trying time. We understand the impact losing a loved one to a severe accident can have on your life. Claims like this require compassion, empathy, and experience. Our Newport Beach wrongful death and car accident attorneys are here to help you get justice.

Call Younglove Law Group at (844) 810-1800 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also available by online chat and text message.

Source: https://fox40.com/news/local-news/modesto-police-18-month-old-boy-killed-in-hit-and-run/

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Accident Killed Ali Shoker Ali and Mohammed Mahir Subhi Al Salih (Sacramento)

May 26, 2021 – Sacramento, California: A North Sacramento car accident killed Ali Shoker Ali and Mohammed Mahir Subhi Al Salih on the evening of May 21, 2021. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has now identified the two people who the accident killed as 18-year-old Ali Shoker Ali and 19-year-old Mohammed Mahir Subhi Al Salih.

According to California Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Ali Shoker Ali and 19-year-old Mohammed Mahir Subhi Al Salih were rear passengers in a blue Mustang convertible traveling westbound on Striker Avenue at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Mustang allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and subsequently struck a Chevrolet Malibu traveling northbound on National Drive. As a result of the collision, the Mustang overturned.

Upon impact, Ali Shoker Ali and Mohammed Mahir Subhi Al Salih were thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver and front passenger of the Mustang were taken to the hospital with significant injuries. The female driver and child passenger of the Chevrolet Malibu are believed to have suffered minor injuries.

Officers are investigating if alcohol or drugs played a factor in the collision.

If you or a family member were involved in this incident and would like more information, please click here for help requesting the police report. Our team of attorneys is here to help you during this trying time.

If you or a loved one were involved in this accident, or one similar to it, we know what it takes to help win your case. We help people who have had their lives upended by an accident every day. We have seen the impact being involved in a severe accident can have on a person’s life. The road to recovery and obtaining compensation for your damages is long and complex. Our wrongful death and Newport Beach car accident attorneys are here to help.

Call Younglove Law Group at (844) 810-1800 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also available by online chat and text message.

Source: https://fox40.com/news/local-news/2-dead-5-injured-after-high-speed-car-crash-in-north-sacramento/

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Street Racing Crash Killed One Injured Five on Sunday Night (Reseda)

May 23, 2021 – Reseda, California: A street racing crash killed one and injured five along the 7600 block of Corbin Avenue on Sunday, May 23 around 8 p.m. in Reseda. The crash was caught on a nearby home security camera, showing a fire erupted immediately after. No names regarding those involved have been released.

According to Los Angeles police, a BMW was speeding on Corbin Avenue when the driver lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle.

The BMW driver, believed to be a 25 to 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene and has not been identified. Another person was trapped inside one of the vehicles and had to be extricated. The extent of the injuries of the other people involved are unknown at this time.

Los Angeles police say the crash was likely caused by street racing which killed one and injured five people. Due to the high rate of speed and subsequent collision, a part of one vehicle’s engine block separated from the vehicle completely and ended up on the street.

Video footage from the nearby home security camera showed a pickup truck alongside three mangled vehicles and another pickup on its two front wheels, backed onto a street pole. There was also debris spread across the street.

If you or a family member were involved in this incident and would like more information, please click here for help requesting a police report. Our team of attorneys is here to help you during this trying time.

If you or a loved one were involved in this accident, we understand the impact being involved in a severe accident can have on your life. The road to recovery and recovering compensation for your damages is long and complex. Our Newport Beach wrongful death and car accident attorneys are here to help.

Call Younglove Law Group at (844) 810-1800 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also available by online chat and text message.

Sources: https://abc7.com/1-killed-in-multi-vehicle-reseda-crash-caught-on-video/10686778/ 

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Hit-and-Run Driver Seriously Injured Bicyclist (Victorville)

May 18, 2021 – Victorville, California: A hit-and-run driver seriously injured a 30-year-old bicyclist after colliding with him on Tuesday morning near Seventh Street and Tatum Road in Victorville, California.

The Sheriff’s Department confirmed the bicyclist was riding across Seventh Street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver of the vehicle, a female, stopped after the collision but fled the scene without providing any identifying information. The bicyclist was still lying in the road when she fled the scene.

The bicyclist was taken via helicopter to the nearest trauma center for emergency medical treatment. His condition remains unknown.

Evidence was collected from the scene. This incident remains under investigation. If you have information about the hit-and-run driver who seriously injured the bicyclist, please call the Victorville Police Department at 760-241-2911.

If you or a family member were involved in this incident and would like more information, please click here for help requesting a police report. Our team of attorneys is here to help you during this trying time.

We understand the impact being involved in a severe accident can have on your life. The road to recovery and recovering compensation for your damages is long and complex. Our Newport Beach car accident attorneys are here to help. We know each case is unique and deserves our fullest attention. We prioritize communication with our clients, so they understand what is going on in their cases every step of the way.

Call Younglove Law Group at (844) 810-1800 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also available by online chat and text message.

Source: https://www.vvng.com/bicyclist-seriously-injured-by-hit-and-run-driver-in-victorville/

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Hit-and-Run Killed 3 (Anaheim)

May 4, 2021 – Anaheim, California: Hit-and-Run Killed 3 in the early morning of May 4 near the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Orange Avenue in Anaheim. The crash remains under investigation. It is believed a hit-and-run driver was driving a white Mercedes Benz at high speeds when a black Kia SUV with 3 occupants pulled out of a parking lot in front of it.

The Mercedes Benz collided into the Kia SUV, causing major property damage. When first responders arrived, the Mercedes Benz was on fire and the Kia SUV’s roof had to be cut off to remove the 3 occupants from inside. Sadly, the hit-and-run killed all 3 occupants of the Kia SUV, who were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed the 3 occupants were an Uber driver with 2 passengers.

No occupants were found inside the Mercedes Benz. Police requested any nearby hospitals contact them if anyone came with car crash injuries after the collision. The suspected hit-and-run driver and her passenger were later located at a nearby hospital seeking emergency medical treatment.

A nearby auto parts store’s surveillance cameras captured footage of the collision.

If you or a family member were involved in this incident and would like more information, please click here for help requesting a police report. Our team of attorneys is here to help you during this trying time.

If you or a loved one were involved in this accident, we understand the impact being involved in a severe accident can have on your life. The road to recovery and recovering compensation for your damages is long and complex. Our Newport Beach wrongful death attorneys and Uber accident attorneys are here to help.

Call Younglove Law Group at (844) 810-1800 for a free and confidential consultation. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also available by online chat and text message.

Source: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspected-hit-and-run-driver-passenger-found-at-local-hospital-after-crash-kills-3-in-anaheim/

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