Your insurance policy is a contract that works like this: in exchange for you, the policyholder, paying premiums to the insurance company, the company must provide coverage and pay you for valid claims as detailed in your policy. You file insurance claims as either a first-party or third-party claim. First-party claims are when you seek to have your insurance...
Continue ReadingAs a pedestrian, you never plan to get hit by a car. So you probably have notthought about what to do after a pedestrian accident. However, the moments after a pedestrian-car accident are critical, both to your health as well as your ability to hold the at-fault party accountable. Thus, if you’ve been involved in an auto-pedestrian accident, it...
Continue ReadingWhen your life has been turned upside down by a serious injury, finding the right lawyer is extremely important. There are so many ads for lawyers that it’s hard to determine which lawyer or law firm is good. Even inexperienced lawyers put out advertisements giving the impression that they’ve been handling California personal injury cases for years. How do...
Continue ReadingWhen shopping for a new car, there are so many things to consider, and car safety isn’t always at the top of the list. In the excitement of buying a new car, it is easy to get caught up in the features and aesthetics. After all, you want to be comfortable and look good driving that car down the...
Continue ReadingA big concern for someone hit by a drunk driver is the settlement. There really isn’t an average settlement for a drunk driving accident – Each person’s situation is unique and their settlement depends on the individual facts of their case. The average settlement for a drunk driving accident can vary widely depending on the facts and circumstances of...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one under any circumstances is devastating. But the devastation can feel compounded when their loss could have been avoided if not for the actions of another. If you’ve lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence, you might wonder what to do next. In many cases, you may be able to file what’s...
Continue ReadingIf you get into a car accident with a negligent driver, chances are you may make a claim with their insurance company. Unfortunately, large insurance companies, especially GEICO, try to make the process as difficult as possible to save money. Here are five secrets about filing claims and lawsuits against GEICO that they don’t want you to know. 1....
Continue ReadingThe demand letter may be one of the most important documents of your personal injury claim. It is a document that your attorney drafts and sends to the insurance company to begin settlement negotiations. What Is the Purpose of the Personal Injury Demand Letter? In personal injury cases, you must attempt to settle with the insurance company before filing...
Continue ReadingThe manufacturers and sellers of goods are responsible for ensuring the safety of their products. Without standards protecting consumers from unsafe products, how would we have a functioning global economy as we have in 2021? Consumers need to know that the products they use are safe. While product liability rules apply all around the world, different jurisdictions have differing...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is a tragedy, one that is worse when someone else causes their death. When your loved one dies in a preventable accident, you could have the legal right to bring a claim for wrongful death. While no amount of money will bring your family member back, you might have the right to hold the negligent...
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