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How to Tell If an Auto Insurance Offer Is Fair
Part of filing an auto insurance claim is negotiating your settlement with the insurance company. It can be difficult to figure out if the offer the insurer has made to you is fair. You must first calculate all of your car accident damages to come up with a settlement amount that you believe adequately pays…
How Manufacturer Defects Cause Auto Accidents
Many people automatically blame the other driver when they’ve been involved in a crash that wasn’t their fault, not thinking that someone else might be to blame in addition or instead. For instance, if a vehicle crashes into you, what if the reason was due to faulty brakes? If the brakes went out while the…
Common Signs of a Brain Injury after a Car Accident
When you’ve been in a car crash, you might not know you’ve been hurt right away. Some injuries can take hours or even days to notice. Not all injuries cause a great amount of pain, and some are just difficult to pinpoint. That’s how traumatic brain injuries can be. You can strike your head and…
Intro to California Car Accident Laws
Following a California vehicle crash, you might be dealing with serious injuries, pain, stress, fear, and trauma. You know you need to file an injury claim to receive a settlement for your damages, but you might not know where to start. To help, here are the basics of California’s car accident laws. Car Crash Laws…
What to Do When You’ve Been Hit by an Uninsured Driver
It’s not something you often think about, but it’s an important issue: What do you do if the other driver who caused your car accident wasn’t insured? Unfortunately, there are very few things you can do. Here are your best options when you’re hit by an uninsured driver. Filing an Uninsured Motorist Claim First, if…
Can I Sue a Rideshare Company for a Car Accident?
Rideshare companies have been springing up throughout the U.S., and most of us are grateful for these alternatives to traditional taxis. You never know when you’ll need a Lyft. But when new products or services emerge, a lot of legal issues often crop up. This is especially true when you’re dealing with vehicles and safety,…
Could San Jose Be Liable for Scooter Accidents?
Have you heard of Scootergeddon? Maybe you’ve heard of this phenomenon by its other name—Scootergate. No matter its name, as a resident of the Bay Area you have probably run across the electric scooters people are renting using their smartphones. For some it seems like a smart solution to our area’s increasing transportation problems, but…
Why Is an 11-Year-Old Suing Tuolumne County?
On June 5, 2017, a sheriff’s chaplain in Sonora pulled into the right-hand turn lane on Stockton Road. As he made his turn onto South Washington Street, a bicyclist rode out in front of the county vehicle. The two collided, causing severe injuries that led to extensive medical treatments. Now, the guardian of the boy…
Is Signing an Insurance Settlement the Wise Thing to Do?
Is your car insurance company dependable in the event of an auto accident? Most people probably think so, but the reality can be rather shocking. Insurance companies are often out to maintain their bottom line. So, if the interests of the insured do not match up, insurance companies have no problem delaying or denying coverage…
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim an Injury?
What was the last traffic collision you heard about in Santa Clara County? Not long ago, reports that a Mazda had crashed into a row of parked cars surfaced. No one was injured in that incident, but only days later, a 60-year-old man lost his life when his Ford Mustang was struck on Highway 17.…
