Motor Vehicle Accidents
Are 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 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 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 MoreComplex Insurance Claims After Traffic Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 36,560 Americans died in road accidents in 2018, and out of these, 1,038 victims were children aged 14 and below. Further, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that road carnage is the leading cause of non-natural deaths in the US for people aged between one…
Read MoreUnique Risks of Commercial Truck Crashes
There are various types of commercial trucks in the U.S. that drive California roads. Generally speaking, each truck type has its own unique risks associated with it. Trucking accidents are on the rise, with estimates placing commercial trucking accidents accountable for almost one in three fatal accidents in major work areas. Commercial trucking accidents almost…
Read MoreProving Your Injuries and Damages in a Car Accident Claim
When you have been involved in a car accident and suffered injuries due to another person’s negligence, it can be challenging to prove the extent of your damages. Proving your injuries might seem straightforward, but the insurance companies typically have a team of adjusters trained and working to minimize the value of your claim. For…
Read MoreHeadaches After a Car Accident
Many people might not consider a headache to be a serious matter. After all, most of us probably have a headache every few weeks from stress, sinus pain, and other factors. However, if you are having increased headaches after a car accident, it can definitely be a cause for concern. Following a crash, you might…
Read MoreCan a “Minor” Car Accident Result in Serious Back Injuries?
While some car accidents are particularly severe, many accidents happen that are relatively minor. For example, you may be stopped in heavy traffic on your way home from work when the driver behind you collides with the back of your car. Because the other driver was moving at a very slow speed, the damage might…
Read MoreDealing With Memory Loss After a Car Accident
Millions of people in the United States sustain injuries in traffic accidents each year, and one of the most common injuries from collisions is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs can range from a mild concussion to a severe and permanently disabling condition, but one factor remains constant – brain injuries are complex and often…
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