Law Office of Erin M. Polisano

10/29/2023

The 'Friends' star was open about his struggles with addiction in his 2022 memoir.

08/21/2023

07/03/2023

08/09/2022

She was an icon!

Breaking news: Olivia Newton-John dies at 73. The “Grease” star and pop singer became an advocate for cancer research. https://wapo.st/3dfxZ6K

08/09/2022

01/16/2018

Happy Tuesday! Tip of the day: if you are involved in an auto accident or other personal injury accident remember that per CA law you only have 2 years from the date of indcident to file a lawsuit with the Court. I know time goes by really quickly but it is important to be aware of your rights!

12/28/2017

Bed Bug cases are unfortunatey on the rise. Our office has settled several Bed Bug cases against Hotels/Motels in 2017. If you or a loved one is the victim of a bed bug attack please call my office at (818) 835-0210 for a FREE consultation.

05/03/2016

The $250,000 MICRA cap is absurd. What if the hospital/doctor amputates the wrong leg? My leg is only worth $250,000? Says who?
Damage cap - non-economic damages are limited to $250,000. Non-economic damages include claims for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, both of which permit the financial recovery for losing limbs, losing sight or hearing, the ability to walk, and all other losses that do not directly relate to economic losses. Only two other states, Kansas and Montana, have a cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases as low as California’s. Like I said I guess CA thinks my limb, or life for that matter is only worth $250,000! But hey let's keep the Health Care Providers financially solvent.

04/19/2016

Feels good to help someone and to settle a case at the same time!

12/02/2015

Why is it important to make sure my loved ones and I are fully protected in the event of an accident? Although the minimum requirement in California is to carry LIABILITY insurance only with a 15/30 policy, it just is not enough. Liability insurance compensates a person other than the policyholder for personal injury or property damage. Comprehensive or collision insurance does not meet vehicle financial responsibility requirements.You need to protect yourself! I have a client who recently was severely injured in an auto accident. His truck was overturned and he lost consciousness. It was not his fault! However, the other driver is claiming it is his fault and currently it has not been determined whose fault it was. My client needed medical treatment ASAP. I contacted his carrier to find out he only has LIABILITY insurance. Guess what? That means he is in a really bad position. Yes, the person who hit him has insurance but they are disputing the claim so we cannot seek medical care through that carrier, which is quite tragic. This is a very sad situation for my client, his family and his business. If he had FULL coverage, he would have been OK for now. We are getting him the medical attention he needs, which is of the upmost important part of this. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to make certain you have FULL coverage, comprehensive, collision, uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage. Here is an example of why it is so important; if you are hit and injured by someone who has no insurance you have to rely on your insurance. If you don’t, in this case, have uninsured motorist coverage you have nothing to fall back on. Another example is if you are severely injured in an auto accident and your medical bills exceed the person’s policy limit you are out of luck. Most important is that you get the medical care you need and the rest will be figured out in the end.

11/10/2015

When you are renewing your automobile insurance policy PLEASE make sure you have uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage. It is not required in CA but it is so very important if you are in an accident.

10/27/2015

Certain Felonies can now be reduced. We can help you with this issue.

On November 5, 2014, Proposition 47 (Prop 47, “The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act”) opened a three-year window to petition to have a wide-range of previous felony offenses reduced to misdemeanors. Prop. 47 has been codified under Penal Code § 1170.18.1

What Offenses Can Be Reduced under Prop 47?

Under Prop 47 the following felony drug possession offenses can be reduced to misdemeanors:

Health & Safety Code § 11350 (simple possession of he**in and co***ne.)
Health & Safety Code § 11357(a) (possession of concentrated cannabis (hashish)
Health & Safety Code § 11377 (simple possession of methamphetamine)
arrow_small_red Prop 47 Theft, Fraud, and Forgery Convictions

Under Prop 47 the following theft, fraud, and forgery convictions for $950 or less, can be reduced to misdemeanors:

Penal Code, § 459 (2nd degree (commercial) burglary), so long as the value does not exceed $950.

Penal Code, §§ 470, 471, 472, 473, 475, 476, 484f, & 484i 473 (forgery of a check, bond, bank bill, note, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, or money order”), when the total value of all the items does not exceed $950. In addition to the general disqualification for Super Strikes, this section of Prop 47 “shall not be applicable to any person who is convicted both of forgery and of identity theft, as defined in Section 530.5.”

Penal Code, § 476a (nonsufficient funds, also known as “check kiting”), if the total amount of the checks is less than $950, and the defendant does not have three or more priors for violating Penal Code, §§ 470, 475, or 476.

Penal Code, § 496 (receiving stolen property), if the value of the property received does not exceed $950.

Penal Code, § 666 (petty theft with a prior), if the value of the property stolen does not exceed $950.