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What Your Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Protection Covers
Even though California mandates that all drivers have vehicle liability insurance coverage, the state still has the most uninsured drivers in the country. Also, the minimum insurance coverage that California requires might not be enough to get your car accident damages fully compensated. If you are injured in a car accident with a driver who […]
What Auto Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know When You Make a Claim
If you have been the victim of a car accident, there are many considerations that can arise. You might have physical injuries that require treatment and car repairs or replacements that must be made. Your first recourse is to file a claim with your own insurance company to obtain prompt compensation for medical bills and […]
Recovering Damages If You Were Doored While Riding a Bike
One of the most frequent causes of injury to bicyclists is “dooring.” This occurs when a driver or passenger in a parked vehicle opens a door without warning while a bike is passing. The rider may swerve into traffic to avoid a collision and be hit by another vehicle, or the bike may hit the […]
Overcoming the “Obvious Danger” Defense in a Slip and Fall Case
If you were injured from slipping and falling on someone else’s property, you may be able to sue to obtain financial compensation. However, success depends on showing that there was a hazard on the property that the owner or occupant had a duty to repair or to warn potential visitors about. Your lawsuit can be […]
What Are Your Remedies if You’re Hurt in a Hit and Run?
Suffering injuries as a result of someone else’s careless driving is always a devastating experience, but worse still is when a driver that causes your injuries leaves the scene and refuses to take responsibility. If you were hit by a hit-and-run driver, it is more difficult but still possible to obtain compensation for your losses. […]
Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Survival Actions: What’s the Difference?
If a member of your family died as the result of the negligence or other wrongful act of another person, you may be able to recover financial compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action. While on the surface, the two may seem interchangeable, wrongful death claims and survival actions are distinct in […]
Determining Who’s at Fault for a Truck Accident
Whenever there are multiple parties to an accident, the chances increase that fault may be shared. Truck accidents are even more complicated, since fault may lie not only with the truck driver but also with individuals or businesses involved in putting the truck on the road. In California, all parties whose negligence or other misconduct […]
Effective Responses and Remedies for Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home residents are often vulnerable to abuse, neglect and even theft. Caregivers may use threats, intimidation or undue influence to silence victims. When nursing home personnel violate residents’ rights or fail to deliver proper care, the victims and their families can pursue remedies under civil and criminal law to stop the abuse and to […]
How Driving an Uninsured Vehicle May Limit Your Damages Claim After an Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident caused by another driver’s negligence, and you are injured, you may seek compensation for your injuries and related damages from the negligent driver. However, California requires that all drivers have insurance protection for any vehicles they own. If you do not have insurance coverage for your vehicle, […]
How Left Turns and U-turns Contribute to Motorcycle Accidents
With scenic views along coastal roads in beautiful weather, California’s highway system is a favorite of motorcyclists. Unfortunately, bikers who are involved in accidents are prone to serious and permanent injuries. Among the common causes of these accidents are car and truck drivers who make left turns and U-turns that cut off motorcycles coming in […]
