Announcing the Bodell Law Group Scouting Scholarship Winner

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2014 scholarship – Curtis Aanerud from Mesquite, Texas, who will be attending Texas A&M University.  This was not an easy decision for our firm, as there were many qualified applicants.  All … Continue reading →

San Diego Former Mayor Filner Pleads Guilty

According to San Diego Fox 5, Former Mayor Bob Filner pleaded guilty to one felony count of false imprisonment and two misdemeanor counts of battery in connection with his sexual harassment of three women. This was all part of plea … Continue reading →

Claims under the Dog Bite Statute

In California, dog bites give rise to traditional negligence claims, but also give rise to statutory claims.  The statutory claim provides for strict liability against an owner of a dog that bites someone regardless of the dog’s past.  This means … Continue reading →

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Preservation of Evidence after Automobile Accidents

Although the loved ones of accident victims are, of course, focused on the victim’s well-being and recovery in the immediate aftermath of a serious automobile or other accident, attention should be paid, if at all possible, to ensuring that any … Continue reading →

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Third Party Liability for Industrial Injuries

Too often, those who are injured at their places of work simply accept workers’ compensation benefits, which benefits are extremely limited.  While those benefits are typically all that is recoverable from one’s employer, there may be some other person or … Continue reading →

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Wrongful terminations in a Tough Economy

In this economic climate, layoffs are commonplace.  Sadly, some employers use an economic downturn as an excuse for unlawful terminations.  If your employment is terminated for an unlawful reason, you may be entitled to recover damages. Most employees are “at will” … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injury  (TBI) cases often prove very difficult in that people simply do not understand the extensive problems caused by brain injuries.  Many times there are no physical signs of a traumatic brain injury, so these cases typically require your … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian accidents – What do I do?

Below are some guidelines to help you or a loved one, if ever involved as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident: Do not panic or leave the scene of the accident. If possible, call the police.  If anyone is … Continue reading →

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