John P. Bisnar Personal Injury Law Blog

Hiring a personal injury attorney is a serious decision, and you should be aware of some facts about personal injury lawyers before you make your choice.  Hiring the right personal injury lawyer requires some thought and work, but you can make a good choice if you follow a few simple rules.... Read More

Bicycle accidents happen every day on the crowded streets of Southern California cities.  There is simply too much traffic congestion, both pedestrian and vehicular, for anyone to assume that accident conditions are not imminent at any time. ... Read More

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that almost 700 people are killed nationally in bicycle accidents every year, and at least 100 of those deaths occur in California.  Thousands more are injured, some severely, in accidents involving bicycles.  More and more people are choosing to bicycle to work or for exercise, so as the number of people bicycling on our state’s roads increases, these numbers may rise.... Read More

There are very specific state and federal laws that govern wage and hour issues, yet every day employees' rights are violated in this regard.  Why are there so many wage and hour cases if the law is so clear? ... Read More

Californians love their bicycles and enjoy the freedom of pedaling on the open road.  California is one of the most bike-friendly states in the nation, with hundreds of miles of bike trails and other venues designed for the enjoyment of cyclists. ... Read More

Employment lawyers handle cases involving problems at work.  This is a very broad area of the law that covers a multitude of types of cases... Read More

When you are the victim of a car accident, you need adequate representation to deal with the professionals that will evaluate your claims and ultimately determine how much you are offered for your injuries.  A car insurance lawyer in Orange County can advise you on how to deal with an insurance company when pursuing a personal injury claim, and how to get the maximum settlement for your injuries.... Read More

When a victim sustains a dog bite wound in California, the law provides that the owner of the pet is responsible in almost every circumstance.  This is especially true if it can be shown that the dog has been aggressive or bitten prior to the incident in question, but even if the dog has never bitten or growled, the owner is still responsible for the dog's behavior.... Read More

Rear-end car accidents in Santa Ana account for at least sixty percent of all automobile collisions.  By far the most common type of car accident, rear-end collisions often result in serious injuries, although many of these accidents fortunately are relatively minor.  If you have been the victim of a rear-end collision, it is time to talk to a professional personal injury attorney about your injuries and the costs you are facing to get your life back in order.... Read More

When the words "slip and fall" accident come up in conversation, some people quietly think to themselves that these are not "real" personal injury cases.  Many people have a picture of slip and fall accidents as being an excuse to sue someone for unnecessary expenses, or a way for people to gain sympathy and possibly convince others that they are no longer healthy and able to work.  While these types of cases are certainly possible, the majority of the c... Read More