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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 […]

A motion for summary judgment tends to be as unwelcome to plaintiff’s attorneys as a tax audit. Much like audits, you’re likely to overcome most of them, but the consequences of losing are far more severe than the benefits of winning. When you “win” a tax audit, you avoid paying […]

A summary judgment motion is usually the last thing a plaintiff and their legal team ever want to see. In effect, a summary judgment is an attempt to stop a claim or case before it goes to trial, generally by supposing that the plaintiff has no legal groundwork or real […]

Distractive driving is one of the most common reasons for car accident, also making it one of the most preventable. While many people feel as though distracted driving is not all that dangerous, the statistics don’t lie–countless accidents, injuries, and fatalities have occurred as a result of the driver not paying […]

Here’s a bad idea. Allow a default judgment to be entered against you. Then, when your judgment creditor starts to levy on your property, claim you never got notice of the action, accuse your opponent of filing a false proof of service, and then sue your opponent for abuse of […]

Trying to sweep problems under the metaphorical rug is never a good idea, especially in legal settings. If a judgement is filed against you, basically the only two options you have are acknowledging and complying, or acknowledging and trying to appeal. Pretending it doesn’t exist will just lead to a […]

If you were recently involved in a car accident and sustained injuries, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action. This is known as a statute of limitations and, once this time period expires, you will be prohibited from taking your case to court and receiving compensation […]

Car accidentscan be deadly at the most, and traumatizing and expensive at the minimum–no matter the circumstance, they are never an easy experience to endure. This is why our Carlsbad personal injury lawyers of Levinson Law Group believe prevention is the best form of protection. We know some accidents are unavoidable, but […]

Summer is the best time of year to go on a road trip. While there are many people on the road with the same idea, the weather tends to be mild, meaning the roads are less likely to be slick with rain, sleet, or ice. Before you and your family […]

Sometimes, one of the key pieces of evidence in your case is a hearsay statement. Maybe it’s an admission from the defendant or from the defendant’s agent. It might be testimony from another trial or hearing that squarely addresses an issue in your case. Whatever the situation, if you need […]