How Car Insurance Companies Handle Accident Claims
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with insurance companies. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury law, I’ve seen firsthand how insurance companies handle accident claims and the common issues clients face. Understanding the process can help you be better prepared and make informed decisions. Initial…
Read MoreAre You Being Filmed Post-Accident?
When you have claimed that you suffered certain injuries in an accident, the insurance company has the right to conduct their own surveillance on you to disprove your case. You have the legal obligation to prove your damages, so the insurance company can do many things to gather its own evidence on you. While you…
Read MoreWhat Are the Helmet Laws in California?
Although motorcycles provide cost-effective transportation and recreation to many in California, they are highly dangerous to ride. Unfortunately, they are far less crash-worthy than other completely enclosed vehicles. Motorcycles are also less visible to other motorists and not as stable as four-wheel vehicles. In addition, motorcyclists require a unique set of mental and physical skills…
Read MoreHow do I Get Traffic Camera Footage after an Accident?
If you suffered injuries in a motor vehicle crash that resulted from someone else’s negligence, obtaining traffic camera footage can be extremely beneficial to your case. This is especially true if the at-fault driver’s insurance company is disputing fault or liability for the accident. Recorded video footage can show the positions of the vehicles involved,…
Read MoreHow Much Will My Car Insurance Go Up After an Accident?
The amount that your auto insurance rates will go up following a motor vehicle collision typically depends upon your insurance company. Some insurance companies offer first-accident forgiveness. This means that if you file a claim after involvement in a car accident and you have no previous accidents, your rates should not go up even if…
Read MoreCharacteristics of a Good Personal Injury Attorney
When you Google “personal injury lawyer California,” you will receive millions of results. You can sift through the first page of results and choose a website you like or read about the experience of a particular law firm. However, you should also keep in mind what characteristics make a good Tustin personal injury attorney who…
Read MoreHow to Prove Premises Liability Claims
A premises liability claim can arise when a person suffers injuries on someone else’s property. For the property owner or manager to be liable, he or she must typically have acted unreasonably under the circumstances. In other words, the property owner must have known about the defect but failed to warn about it or remedy…
Read MoreI Was in an Uber Accident, Now What?
Ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber have largely replaced taxicab companies. With the increase in these ridesharing vehicles on the roadways, however, comes the increased likelihood of motor vehicle collisions. In some instances, motor vehicle accidents that involve ridesharing vehicles are the result of the Uber or Lyft driver. However, in other circumstances, these accidents…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Are Hit by a Car While Walking
If you have been hit by a car, your immediate concerns with your healthcare and injuries often give way to worries over how you will cover the costs associated with the accident. Whether or not you can collect compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including who might have been at fault and how…
Read MoreWhat Do You Do After A Bike Accident?
Bicycles can be a convenient, efficient, fun, and emission-free way to travel. Unfortunately, besides being a fun ride, they can also be a particularly risky one if you (or surrounding motorists and tourists) aren’t careful. According to the International Institute for Highway Safety, bicycle accident injury and fatality rates have skyrocketed 36 percent in the…
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