When you witness a car accident, it's important to call an ambulance right away. This is because the victims may need medical attention, and you may not be able to treat them properly on your own. An ambulance can provide the necessary care and transport the victims to the hospital if necessary....
Category: Car Accident

Neck Pain After a Car Accident: Causes & Common Injuries
If you've been in a car accident and now suffer from neck pain, you're not alone. Neck pain is one of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents and can be caused by a variety of factors. In this post, our California car accident attorneys discuss the causes of neck...

How Tired Truck Drivers Cause Accidents
Commercial truck accidents occur for many reasons. Most of the causes of large truck accidents are avoidable, including drowsy and fatigued driving accidents. Our California truck accidents attorney explains how tired truck drivers cause accidents and what you need to do to protect your right to receive compensation for your injuries.

Can I Be Reimbursed for Lost Wages After a Car Accident?
Being injured in an accident can be very stressful. In California, when you are injured due to someone else's negligence, you may have a right to file a claim against the person who caused the accident. Your claim can include your lost wages, amongst other damages. Our California car accident attorney can review...

How Much Does a Lawyer Charge for a Car Accident Case?
Legal fees in car accident cases are different than other types of legal matters. Usually, the lawyer charges a contingency fee. A California car accident attorney can talk to you about your potential claim or lawsuit and answer your questions about how much a lawyer charges for a car accident case.

How to Prove Negligence Behind the Wheel by a Third Party
Achieving the best result in a car accident case means not only obtaining satisfactory financial compensation, but also ensuring that the result obtained is one that protects the well-being of you and your loved ones. Accomplishing this requires not only having an attorney who has the knowledge and...

If You Are the Passenger in a Car Accident, Can You Sue for Injuries?

Does the Dog Breed, Size, or Age Matter in Dog Bite Cases?
Yes, the specific details of the dog will make a difference if you get attacked by a dog in California. The breed of the dog, in particular, can be relevant to breed-specific ordinances and the dog owner’s having insurance coverage like homeowner’s insurance or an “umbrella” liability rider that might pay some...

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Rideshare Accident Attorney
Your first meeting with a rideshare accident attorney is usually a free initial consultation. If you do not prepare for this meeting, there is a limit to how much benefit you can get from talking to the attorney. The better prepared you are to talk to the lawyer, the more productive the...

How to File a Car Accident Claim With an Insurance Company
If you have experienced a car accident, whether you were at fault or not, you will want to notify your automobile insurance company because your insurance policy requires you to do so, and to protect yourself in case the other driver blames you for the accident. If the other driver was at...

The Car Accident Settlement Process in California
So, you got injured in a car accident that was not your fault. At the scene, you exchanged names, addresses, phone numbers, and car insurance information with the other driver. You answered the questions of the police officer who came to investigate the collision. You went to the emergency room for...

Who is Liable for a Passenger’s injuries in Los Angeles?
The party who was at fault in causing the accident that injured the passenger will be responsible for the harm to the passenger. The liable party could be the driver of the car in which the passenger was riding, the driver of another car, a third party who was not inside any...

What are the Main Causes of Car Accidents in Los Angeles?
When you are trying to get to your destination, it can seem as if 80 percent of all the cars in America are in southern California. It is common to see crashes in Los Angeles during the daily commute. Many of those collisions are preventable.
The answer to the...

How Defective Tires Can Cause Car Accidents
Having defective tires on your vehicle could cause you to lose control and crash into other cars or objects like trees or buildings. When defective tires fail, they usually do so suddenly and without warning. Since these road emergencies often happen at high speed, the collisions can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries.

Car Accidents Caused By Brake Checking In California
It can be frightening and annoying to have someone tailgate you. You might feel that they have no right to expose you to the risk of a collision, so you might be tempted to tap on the brakes. Putting them in fear of a crash might teach them a lesson, you might...

Using Dashcam Evidence in Your Car Accident Claim
Although many people purchase dashboard-mounted video cameras, called “dashcams,” to document what happens if they get stopped by the police, these devices can provide powerful evidence in the event of a car accident. If the at-fault driver tries to lie his way out of being liable for your injuries and losses, video...

Which is More Dangerous? Texting and Driving vs. Drinking and Driving
Texting behind the wheel and drunk driving are dangerous activities. They both cause far too many preventable injuries and deaths.
A California car accident attorney can talk to you and answer your questions about getting compensation for your losses if you got injured or a loved one died...

What Cities in California Have the Most Accidents?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose are the three cities with the highest number of total motor vehicle accidents involving injuries or fatalities in California. That number is based on the total number of accidents, not adjusted for population.
If you got injured or lost a loved one...

Major Types of California Vehicle Accidents
If you've been injured in a car accident, it's important to understand the different types of accidents that can occur. In California, there are six major types of vehicle accidents. Each type of accident can result in a different set of injuries, so it's important to know what to watch out for.

What Happens if I Wait to Go to The Doctor After an Accident?
Getting in a car accident can be one of the most stressful and life-changing things that can happen to us. If you have been in a car accident and aren’t yet working with a California personal injury attorney, you may start wondering how long you have to get to a doctor...