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How to Determine Fault in a Car Accident

Assessing negligence in a collision is essential because the fault is a significant factor in who has to pay the losses of the other party. You can look at the police report to see who they blamed for the accident or wrote a ticket to, but sometimes liability is more complicated than...

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Property Damages in a Personal Injury Case

When you experience a personal injury, it's not just your physical well-being that can be affected. Often, accidents result in damage to your property, such as your vehicle, home, or personal belongings. Property damages can add another layer of stress and financial burden to an already challenging situation. In this blog, we...

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Top 5 Types of Injuries from Truck Accidents

Truck crashes tend to have more severe or fatal injuries than fender-bender collisions between cars. The greater harm that people suffer is a simple matter of physics. Tractor-trailers have more mass than passenger vehicles, particularly when loaded with heavy cargo, so they deliver an increased force on the other vehicle upon impact.

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Recovering Medical Expenses in a Personal Injury Case

When you experience a personal injury, the physical pain and emotional distress are often accompanied by a financial burden in the form of medical bills. Medical bills encompass the costs incurred for the necessary medical treatment, services, and supplies required to aid in your recovery. From hospital stays and surgeries to doctor...

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Compensatory Damages in a Personal Injury Case

What are compensatory damages in a California personal injury case?

Compensatory damages in a California personal injury case are meant to compensate the injured party for the harm they have suffered as a result of someone else's negligence or intentional conduct. The purpose is to restore the injured party,...

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Tips for Taking Photographs After a Car Accident

California personal injury attorneys find accident photos and videos particularly helpful in supporting legal claims for damages. By following some tips for taking pictures after an accident, you will have solid photographic evidence to corroborate your version of events and against the other party.

Photos and videos obtained after...

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Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case

What are punitive damages?

Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, are not intended to compensate the plaintiff for their losses. Instead, they are meant to punish the defendant for particularly egregious or reprehensible behavior and deter similar conduct in the future.

In California, punitive damages...

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Leading Causes of Rideshare Accidents

People might find using rideshare services to be convenient, but they might be surprised at how many risk factors are unique to rideshare trips. This blog will discuss the leading causes of rideshare accidents to help you try to avoid these situations.

No matter how diligent a person is,...

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Pain and Suffering Damages in a Personal Injury Case

When you experience a personal injury, the physical pain and emotional suffering can be overwhelming. In addition to medical expenses and lost wages, the legal concept of pain and suffering recognizes the non-economic damages you endure. This blog will explore what pain and suffering entail in a personal injury case, the relevant...

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What is California’s Bad Faith Insurance Law?

California's bad faith insurance law refers to the legal principles that hold insurance companies accountable for failing to act fairly and honestly toward their policyholders. It is based on the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, which is part of every insurance contract in California.

Under California...

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How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case

Many people do not realize the danger their social media accounts can pose to their personal injury cases. We tend to compartmentalize our lives into personal versus business or professional matters. However, when you have a personal injury case pending, the defendant and their insurance company could use what you post on...

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Can I Sue Someone If They Gave Me Herpes?

In California, you may be able to sue someone if you contract herpes from them and can prove they were the source of your infection. The grounds for your lawsuit will depend on specific factors, such as whether the person was or should have been aware of their infection, the consensual nature...

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