If you’ve been injured in an accident, you might be surprised to know that going to court isn’t your only option. In fact, it is unlikely that you will need to step foot in a courtroom at all to be compensated for damages. Data shows that only about 5% of personal injury cases ever go to trial. What about the...
Continue ReadingHealthcare Providers and Personal Injury Lawyers WCCBC has been working in the Northern California area for the last 25 years to provide their clients with access to the services they need for a true recovery from their accidents. We are proud to say that we have worked with and developed professional relationships with many health care providers in the...
Continue ReadingIn this article I want to discuss what you should do if your injuries are caused by an accident that may be partially your fault. When someone gets hurt badly in an accident that might be partly their fault, a lot of people might be wondering if they even have a claim at all. Can you still get compensation...
Continue ReadingIn this article I want to explain the meaning of a legal term that many have heard but not everyone fully understands. That term is liability. So let’s get right into discussing the question, what is liability? The reason it’s so important to understand this concept is that liability really is the core of an injury case. In order...
Continue ReadingPublished Hospital Pricing and How it Affects You Let’s say you hurt your knee in a car accident and your doctor is now telling you-you’ll need a total knee replacement. You want to be sure to get the best care at the best price, so you want to do some research before selecting a hospital and doctor to perform...
Continue ReadingThis is a frequently asked question in my practice. It’s probably no surprise that the answer is, “it depends.” The main factor affecting the duration of a personal injury case is the length of medical treatment. Some people heal quickly, while others heal more slowly. Also different injuries obviously take more time and more treatment than others. Allowing the...
Continue ReadingAn unexpected injury or accident can create havoc in your life. It’s hard to know where to turn for help. You never know when you’ll need a personal injury lawyer. A serious injury disrupts your day-to-day life. The consequences can also be financially devastating. It would be best if you had a personal injury attorney who will fight for...
Continue ReadingContingency Fee Contracts Has anyone ever told you that there’s no such thing as a free lunch? That might be true. But when you arrive at the restaurant, no one asks you for a deposit before the staff will seat you. In fact, most of the time they don’t even bring you the bill until you’ve savored that last...
Continue ReadingSomething’s happened and you’re hurt. Maybe you were rear-ended by a texting driver; maybe you got bit by a dog while out for a walk; maybe you fell on the broken step your landlord still hasn’t fixed. Whatever happened, you’re dealing with an injury and the medical bills that accompany it. You thought about calling a lawyer, but you’re...
Continue ReadingHas anyone ever told you that there’s no such thing as a free lunch? That might be true. But when you arrive at the restaurant, no one asks you for a deposit before the staff will seat you. In fact, most of the time they don’t even bring you the bill until you’ve savored that last bite of dessert....
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