Category: Blog

31 May 2019,
 

SUV Plunges Off I-15 Embankment in North County Killing One Woman

On Thursday May 30th, a woman suffered serious injuries then later passed away after her SUV fell off an embankment on Interstate 15. The car fell roughly 200 feet down the embankment in North County according to authorities. The incident was just after 6:00 p.m. in the southbound lanes of […]
28 May 2019,
 

California Auto Insurance Claims Laws

Drivers in California need to have insurance in the event of a motor vehicle crash. This covers their own injuries or losses. In addition, a driver must have insurance that can provide coverage for others injured in the collision. This applies when that driver was at fault. Yet filing a […]
28 May 2019,
 

How to Find a Personal Injury Lawyer

When you are injured in an accident or because of another person’s negligence, you may be thinking about your options for filing a claim or a personal injury lawsuit. At the same time, personal injury law in California is complex. It is important to have an experienced advocate on your […]
28 May 2019,
 

Pain and Suffering: Hit By a Drunk Driver

Suffering injuries in an accident caused by a drunk driver is devastating. Not only can a person sustain serious and life-threatening injuries, but that person’s family can also suffer the consequences. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 10,327 people sustained fatal injuries […]
30 Apr 2019,
 

Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident T-Bone?

In a car accident in California, the not-at-fault driver maintains the right to file a claim. They can do so against the at-fault driver’s liability insurance policy. Indeed, California is an at-fault car insurance state, which means that drivers are responsible for paying for accidents that they cause. However, understanding […]
27 Mar 2019,
 

When Should You Get an Attorney For a Car Accident?

If you’re involved in an auto collision in California, one of the first questions to cross your mind will be whether you need a lawyer. It’s true that not every motor vehicle crash requires you to run out and hire legal representation. However, there are many situations where an advocate […]
25 Jan 2019,
 

How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim Injury?

A prospective client called about an accident they had six weeks earlier. He did not contact an attorney at first because he thought the injury was not serious. As the medical bills and gravity of the injury grew he knew he needed legal help. We get a lot of calls […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

What Happens if I’m not at Fault in a Car Accident

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 […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

What Happens When There’s a Rental Car Accident?

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 […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

How Do You Sue an Insurance Company After an Auto Accident?

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 […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

Does Medicare Cover Auto Accidents?

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 […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

Who is At Fault in Different Types of Accidents?

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 […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

Understanding Who Pays for Your Rental Car After an Accident

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 […]
15 Jan 2019,
 

How do You Get a Police Report From a Car Accident?

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 […]