When you experience a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed by the chaos it creates. You might need to seek medical treatment and car repairs while missing days at work. On top of these stressors, you have to navigate California accident laws, file a claim and negotiate with insurance companies. If you’re confused about what […]
A driver, passenger, property owner, vehicle owner, parent of a minor, or legal guardian of an individual involved in an accident can request a copy of a California Highway Patrol (CHP) accident report. These “parties of interest” can obtain a copy of the accident report by going to any CHP office and paying a small […]
There is nothing more devastating and heartbreaking than losing a loved one in a preventable accident. Under California law (California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60), close family members of the victim have the right to hold a negligent party who caused a fatal accident legally responsible through a wrongful death lawsuit. Additionally, California law (California […]
Factors That Impact the Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement If you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident, you’re probably aware that you may be entitled to compensation for the losses you suffer because of your injuries. Outlined below will be some common motorcycle accident compensation examples. You may not be as familiar with the process of obtaining […]
Being involved in an accident that results in serious injuries can raise questions about whether or not filing a personal injury lawsuit is a good idea. And if one does decide to pursue a lawsuit, they may have other questions about the personal injury claims process, including whether or not it’s advantageous to hire a […]
Immediately after an injury, there are dozens of things to think about, both for the injured person and their family members alike. To be sure, of immediate importance includes: getting to the hospital and reviewing treatment optionscoping with the reality of serious injuries and lossesfiguring out who will watch kids or transport kids to school […]
Top 10 Cities With the Highest Number of Crashes at an Intersection Dangerous Intersections Grouped By City Santa Ana72 crashes (20.9%)2017 Population: 334,136Newport Beach38 crashes (11%)2017 Population: 86,160Downey36 crashes (10.5%)2017 Population: 113,092Pala34 crashes (9.9%)*2018 Population: 977Anaheim30 crashes (8.7%)2017 Population: 352,497Fullerton30 crashes (8.7%)2017 Population: 140,392Norwalk 30 crashes (8.7%)2017 Population: 106,084Mission Vejo26 crashes (8.4%)2017 Population: 96,016Riverside24 crashes […]
Factors That Affect the Average Truck Accident Settlement in California Truck accidents in California frequently result in serious and life-threatening injuries. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), people traveling in passenger vehicles are extremely vulnerable, given that commercial trucks often weigh anywhere from 20 to 30 times as much as a car. […]
A car accident is probably the furthest thing from your mind, especially when you’re not even the one who’s driving. If you’ve called an Uber for a lift, being involved in a crash is likely the last thing you’d expect. But Uber accidents do happen, and sometimes, passengers can suffer injuries as a result. In […]
When a loved one passes away, the grief can be devastating. Yet when someone dies because of another party’s negligence, emotional anguish over the loss of a loved one frequently is accompanied with anger and frustration. If another party’s careless or reckless act caused the death of a close family member, it is important to […]