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What Happens If There Is No Police Report for a Car Crash in CA?

You were in a minor car accident. No police report was filed. What happens? If there’s no police report for a car crash in California, you can still pursue a claim. To succeed, gather compelling evidence to support your case, as it must outweigh the other party’s argument. Now, most people report accidents to the police. And most reported...

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What Are Noneconomic Damages in California? 

When you suffer injuries in an accident caused by someone else, you deserve to recover financial compensation for your losses. In California, these compensatory losses are divided into economic and noneconomic damages. Recovering the total value of your claim is vital to getting the compensation you and your family need to resume your lives. While it’s easy to identify...

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What to Know About Whiplash Injuries After a Vehicle Accident in California

While car accidents vary in type and severity, even minor collisions can still lead to severe injuries. More extreme accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and paralysis. Whiplash, though common, should not be written off as a minor injury, as it often causes substantial disruption to an injured victim’s everyday life. To learn more about the common causes of whiplash...

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How Long Do You Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in California?

While any accident has the potential to seriously change your life, few types of accidents are as serious as those involving brain injuries. However, brain injuries are unusual in that accident victims may not immediately realize they’ve suffered a serious injury. Often, traumatic brain injury symptoms take weeks, months, or even longer to develop. Complicating this delayed manifestation of...

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What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement for Back and Neck Injuries in CA?

If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering what it takes to achieve a successful neck and back injury settlement. You are likely also wondering about how much you can anticipate receiving. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to these questions because injuries vary, and attorneys calculate settlements based on several factors. Today, the...

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California Motorcycle Accident Statistics Overview 

Catastrophic injuries are common in motorcycle accidents, with motorcyclists often suffering the most harm. Compared to other drivers, motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to severe injury from collisions. If the unthinkable happens, it’s crucial to speak to an experienced personal injury attorney to explore your options for compensatory relief. You may face significant financial stress while recovering from your injuries....

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Why You Should Say No To Confidentiality Clauses

Your case will probably not go to trial when you file a personal injury lawsuit. More commonly, the parties to a personal injury lawsuit enter into a settlement agreement. A settlement agreement is a contract that resolves all claims between the parties. The plaintiff agrees to release their claims against the defendant in exchange for some amount of compensation....

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Red and Yellow Light Accidents in California

California drivers should take careful heed when approaching an intersection controlled by red and yellow traffic lights. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over one-third of all intersection-related fatalities involve traffic lights.    While dangerous, red and yellow light traffic collisions are also some of the most preventable accidents. Accidents are common when drivers think they can “make”...

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Settlement Value of Rear-End Car Accidents in California

When we think of rear-end car accidents, we might picture a violent high-speed crash where a car is completely smashed with serious injuries to the occupants, and we might think of a minor fender-bender. Some crashes are bigger than others, and some injuries are much worse than others. However, the amount of damage you see on a vehicle does...

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How to Bring Forth a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in California 

Catastrophic injuries are the worst type of injury one can experience and often result from accidents with cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. These include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, disfiguring burns, and paralysis. Those suffering from catastrophic injuries deal with permanent changes to their way of life and require constant medical attention. And you only have two years to...

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