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As healthcare and automotive costs rise, it is more important than ever to understand how your insurance policy limits work. These limits often affect the outcome of your auto accident settlement. While the average accident does not hit the policy limit, the gap is growing smaller. In fact, the average car […]

Accident settlements come down to fault. Are you the driver at fault? Is the person who hit you at at-fault for the accident? Once you can prove you are not the at-fault driver, you can develop a strategy to win your case. For this article, we assume you are not […]

A car accident is a terrifying experience. The suddenness of the crash combined with the gut-wrenching feeling that your entire day, week, etc. got a whole lot worse makes the experience one you want to forget. As bad as the crash is, it often feels worse when you get hit […]

Have you ever felt that dealing with insurance companies is like repeatedly throwing salt on the wound? After getting hit in an auto accident, the last thing you want is a long drawn out battle with insurance. Therefore, you want to know the best options to settle your auto accident […]

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 2 million car accidents happen each year across the United States. Furthermore, the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA) added how seniors over the age of 65 account for 9.8% of all driver injuries. The challenge is how to pay for the […]

Who’s at fault for your crash? If the answer is the other driver, then you need to build a case against the other party. To help you build that case, it is important to make sure the evidence supports your assertion that the other party is at fault. Often the […]

If you’ve been in an accident and your vehicle has sustained significant damage, it can be frustrating, especially if you’re unsure how you’ll get to work or other important places. Fortunately, rental cars are available to provide temporary transportation while your vehicle is being repaired. In this guide, we’ll walk […]

Ride sharing continues to grow in popularity. According to surveys, around a third of all Americans have used a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Consumers love their convenience and generally low prices, which typically beat the prices charged by taxis. Many experts have forecast that ridesharing use will continue to grow […]

If you’ve ever been in an accident, the first thing you need to do is contact the police. Besides for directing traffic if you cannot move your vehicles, they also get statements from the drivers, passengers, and witnesses. The police report from the accident is one of the most critical […]

You have gotten through the initial shock of being involved in an accident and have determined that you will pursue a legal claim. Do you know what your part will be in this process? Your attorney will need as much information as possible. You will be your attorney’s best source […]

Here’s an all too common scenario that clients call us for at Levinson Law Group. A driver is going south on Route 5 during rush hour when the car behind hits the brakes at the last second. Alas, it is too late, and the vehicle rear-ends the vehicle. The driver […]

Accidents are a pain! They emotionally drag you down and often have physical and property damages you need to recover. Despite these challenges, you must still report a significant car accident. That is why we discuss how important it is to report an accident to the proper authorities. IS IT […]

If you were in a recent motorcycle accident, then you need to understand what insurance covers your collision. For example, you might want to know if your health insurance company can cover significant bodily injuries after a crash. To ensure you use the right insurance for your motorcycle accident, we […]

According to the 2017 IRC Report, 15.2% of all drivers on the road in California are uninsured. If an uninsured motorist ever hit you, then you need to know how to deal with the situation. First, drivers need to file a claim with their insurance company. That action could hurt […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Agency reported 147 people died in bicycle accidents in California last year. That accounts for 4% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the state. Fortunately, the San Diego area only had one fatal bicycle accident. Comparatively, Los Angeles had 20 deadly crashes. It is […]

At any time during the day, about 660,000 drivers attempt to use their phones while operating a vehicle. This problem has gotten significantly worse over the past 10 years after the advent of the cell phone and the smartphone. Smartphones are a people’s portals to entertainment, which they can carry with […]

Defensive driving is the practice of driving to save lives, time, and money despite the conditions around you. It is a form of training for drivers that goes beyond simply memorizing the rules of the road and knowing the basic mechanics of driving. People defensively drive to reduce the risk […]

Firm Founder Gordon Levinson frequently shares his insight on personal injury law with members of the legal profession through regular contributions to local publications and attorney organizations. This includes his continued involvement with Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD), a trial lawyer organization that functions as a beneficial resource for […]

Hearsay statements used as evidence in trial are always cast in a skeptical light from the beginning. Not many judges or legal professionals want to admit that something said out of the courtroom could actually be useful, or even true. But, of course, all the doubt in the world cannot […]

While air bags are meant to protect us and prevent serious harm, they may also cause serious injury if defective. If you or a loved one has been in an accident which triggered one or more air bags, yet were left injured as a result of the device, our Carlsbad personal […]