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4 Most Common Water Sports Injuries
In sunny Southern California, there’s an almost endless array of outdoor activities to keep us occupied. When the temperature heats up, a lot of these activities include water sports. Yet even the most mellow of these sports, like wakeboarding, can result in a serious...
Owen, Patterson, and Owen to Represent USC Students in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Dr. George Tyndall, a former full-time gynecologist at the University of Southern California, has been accused of sexually assaulting USC students. If you are a victim, don’t wait to contact us and schedule your free legal consultation. Our attorneys are highly...
Understanding Elder Abuse & Neglect
The Senior Population is Rising According to the United States 2010 Census, the United States reached a record-breaking number and proportion of people age 65 and older in all of census history, recording 40.3 million, or 13% of the total population. This “Boomer...
Harley Davidson Burn Lawsuit
Four California bikers claim their Harley Davidson motorcycles were defectively designed because their engines ran so hot as to pose a constant danger of being burned and were therefore not fit for their intended use. Phillip Johnson, Jimmy Aldridge, Matthew Weyuker,...
5 Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
We all want the very best for our loved ones, especially elderly parents, grandparents, or other relatives that have played a special role in our lives. While many seniors prefer to remain independent and live in their own homes as long as possible, there may come a...
Top Driving Distractions: In and Outside of the Vehicle
A driver’s ability to safely get from one place to another can be greatly hindered by distractions. When a driver’s attention is diverted for more than 2 seconds, the risk of a crash greatly increases. You’ve heard the warning before to stay off your phone when you...
BON VOYAGE
Travel is becoming more common after over two years of isolation. We can barely stand the excitement when adventure awaits. When we go to different places, whether in this state, across the country, or across an ocean, we expect every aspect of the trip to go exactly...
The Question of Fault
The driver turned right on the green light at the intersection of Main Street and ABC Street. She had just straightened her vehicle in the right lane on Main Street, now heading west after making her turn. She did not see that someone had just gone through the yellow...
Susy Owen Named Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association’s Lawyer of the Year
We are so proud of Susy's accomplishments and her selection as Lawyer of the Year! https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/community-news/susan-owen-named-santa-clarita-valley-bar-associations-lawyer-of-the-year-398174
“Q & A with OPO” By Susy Owen, Managing Partner
1. Name of business and what you provide to the community: Owen, Patterson & Owen (OPO) is located in the heart of SCV on Valencia Boulevard across from the courthouse. We take care of our neighbors, friends, and all of Santa Clarita when they have been injured in...
“Not the Suing Kind”? Here’s a Different Perspective
Suffering a Personal Injury from an Accident Owen, Patterson & Owen is a personal injury law firm. We represent injury victims when someone else is at fault. The injured person may have been hurt in a car accident when her boyfriend ran a red light, bitten by the...
Emotional Injuries That You Cannot See from PTSD or Sexual Abuse Cases
Personal Injuries include Emotional Trauma to the Mind and Heart Owen, Patterson & Owen is a personal injury firm in Valencia California. We represent clients from all over the world, as well as our neighbors throughout Santa Clarita and Southern California. It is...
A Place To Call Home
At Home in Santa Clarita The Santa Clarita Valley became my home decades ago, well before there was a Valencia Town Center, a Westridge, or such a thing as a Super Walmart. Valencia High School was the “new” high school on the horizon, and I was a young lawyer with a...
Law Firm Owen, Patterson & Owen Help Survivors of the 2015 Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Leak Receive $1.8 Billion Settlement
Award is the Largest Public Utility Settlement in History Los Angeles, California – September 27, 2021 - Nearly six years after the worst methane gas leak in U.S. history, Valencia-based law firm Owen, Patterson & Owen’s clients are among the residents of Porter...
What is a Contingency Fee?
Contingency Fee Retainer Agreements An accident can create physical injuries, horrible emotional distress, loss of income, destruction of property, and high medical bills. You must focus on getting better, but the financial implications can be overwhelming. An injury...
For the Love of Dogs – Office Partner and Emotional Support
Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have had two new assistants as the managing partner of Owen, Patterson & Owen, the biggest personal injury law firm in Valencia. They are on nearly every video call, stay close during the entire workday, and because they...
USC Agrees to $842.4m Settlement to Victims of Dr. George Tyndall
The largest global sexual abuse settlement in history, against an institution, has been reached in connection with the over 700 student victims that filed cases against the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall. Specifically, the students alleged they were…
What To Do If You’re In A Car Accident
Owen, Patterson & Owen, LLP is the largest, most successful personal injury firm in the Santa Clarita Valley. Practicing for over 43 years, they take dozens of calls daily from injury victims, receiving cases worth several thousand dollars to those worth several...
Covid-19: What About Civil Liability?
COVID-19 is affecting us all. The news worsens daily. As of the writing of this article, there are more than 7,000 confirmed cases in the United States and 3 in Santa Clarita. All medical experts indicate that we will need to deal with COV-19 for the next months, at...
Attorney Beau Goodrick Returns Home, Joins Owen, Patterson & Owen
Partners’ son brings Washington, D.C. experience and pro bono passion to SCV (SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – February 14, 2020) – Award-winning law firm Owen, Patterson & Owen, LLP (OPO) has expanded its team with the addition of a familiar face. Beau Goodrick, son of...
Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash: How To Successfully Prove A Wrongful Death Claim
The tragic helicopter accident of January 26, 2020 has captured the world’s attention. The public’s grief was evident: purple and gold was the temporary color of multiple Los Angeles monuments like LAX and the U.S. Bank Tower. But in addition to the sports world...
MGM Agrees to Pay Las Vegas Shooting Victims Up to $800 Million in Settlement
A global settlement has been reached in connection with the October 1, 2017 shooting at the Route 91 festival in Las Vegas. The amount of the settlement will range from $735 to $800 Million, depending on the number of people who participate in the settlement. While no...