Category: Car Accident

Although stories of fatal car crashes seem to be a daily occurrence on the news, depending on where you live, you might wonder, what are the odds of dying in a car crash? Does the media blow the stories out of perspective, while downplaying or not reporting deaths from much more dangerous...

Everyone should know that you must maintain a certain amount of car insurance if you drive on public streets in California. Unless you have been in an accident, you might not understand the ins and outs of insurance coverage. 

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When a car collision causes your airbag to deploy, the insurance company will know right away that the crash most likely involved high speeds and substantial impact. Airbags are not supposed to deploy when two cars merely tap bumpers. As a result, the insurance company will not be surprised that someone got...

Many personal injury cases in California are based on negligence, including car accidents, slip and fall claims, and wrongful death. You must prove that the other party was negligent to recover compensation for your damages. In some cases, the theory of negligence per se can help prove your case. Our skilled

California law does not always require you to call the police for a simple fender bender, but you might want to do so to protect yourself. If the police do not come and document what happened, the other driver might try to blame you for the collision.

So, if...

Sometimes, the at-fault driver refuses to respond to an injury claim from an accident they caused. They might hope that if they ignore the situation long enough, the problem will go away on its own. Actually, if you wait too long to take legal action, you could lose all rights to seek...

No, most liability insurance policies specifically exclude coverage for punitive damages, including car accident cases. If your collision involves facts that might justify an award of punitive damages, you might want to check on the assets of the defendant before pursuing this type of compensation. The vast majority of car accident claims...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

Being a passenger in a car accident can be very stressful, especially if you have been injured. In California, when another person hurts you, you may have a right to file a claim against the person who caused the accident. Our California car accident attorney can review your case and help you determine your...

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...

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...

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...