In the chaotic aftermath of an auto accident, you may need to go to the emergency room to seek treatment for your injuries. Don’t worry about contacting a California personal injury lawyer right away; get safe and stable before proceeding with legal actions.
However, you should also keep...
Being in a car accident can be stressful no matter which side of the situation you are on. But after reaching safety and making sure everyone is all right, you might find that the other driver plans to sue you and claim that you are responsible for causing the collision.
Under California law, it is possible to sue another party for “emotional distress”. In this way, you may sue medical professionals like doctors, nurses, and other specialists if they directly cause you emotional distress while you are under their care or while following their directions.
Individuals seeking compensation for...
Millions of Americans drive every day, but many are also injured or killed in auto accidents. Even the most experienced drivers must be careful while on the road. That being said, experiencing a fatal accident isn’t very likely.
But because of news broadcasts constantly showcasing fatal car accidents, it...
When you are involved in a car crash, are personally injured, or otherwise negatively affected by the actions of another person, you may wish to file a lawsuit. One of the first things your California personal injury lawyer will go over, however, is whether your case has the three elements of...
If you’ve ever been involved in a court case, you’ve probably heard the term “reasonable person”. Though this term is thrown around quite frequently, it is an important legal concept that your California personal injury lawyer may use with your lawsuit or legal claim.
Not sure what constitutes...
You may have heard some of the statistics about drivers and getting into a car crash. However, while you may know the chances of getting into an accident, do you know the odds of dying in a car crash? A recent study suggests that you have 1 in 107 odds of...
If you have been in the market for a new car, there are a few things that California car accident attorneys suggest you make sure are on your list of must-haves to help protect you. Not all vehicles are built prioritizing your safety, and when some of these top safety picks...
If you got hurt in a car accident that was someone else’s fault and the at-fault party’s insurance company refuses to pay a fair settlement, you might have to file a lawsuit to protect your right to compensation for your losses. The insurer will assign defense lawyers who will try to keep...
California is notorious for bad traffic. In movies and television shows, one of the most associated images with a Californian setting is a traffic jam, so it makes sense that more automotive accidents happen there than in other places in the country.
If you’ve been in a car accident...
