Car accidents are notorious for causing immediate and noticeable injuries. Feeling fine right after a car accident doesn’t guarantee you’re out of the woods. Some injuries might not show up right away. While a few are obvious from the start, others may appear days or even weeks later. Don’t ignore any discomfort, pain, or strange health issues in the...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve suffered injuries in an auto accident due to another’s fault, your medical bills are recoverable. A California personal injury claim includes medical expenses, such as doctor visits, hospital bills, and surgery costs. An auto accident can result in severe injuries with drastic consequences for you and your family members’ daily lives. Contact a personal injury attorney to...
Continue ReadingCalifornia uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is deceptive. There is a good chance even your insurance agent doesn’t clearly understand how it works. And you almost certainly need more of it than you currently have. The reason? Your UM/UIM insurance coverage is “non-stacking” — in other words, it only gives you coverage up to a combined total maximum benefit...
Continue ReadingYour 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 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 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 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 ReadingAny auto accident is a traumatic experience, and the aftermath is liable to be stressful. This is even more true if you were injured and if there are any extra insurance problems. Uber auto claims with an injury fall into both categories. Here’s everything you need to know about Uber auto claims and potential Uber accident settlement amounts. What...
Continue ReadingWhen you need to file a personal injury claim in California, you need to first understand California’s negligence liability rules. This applies to car accidents and most other civil claims that hold individuals liable on the basis of negligence. Different states apply different rules in assessing liability for negligent actions. In contrast to jurisdictions that use contributory negligence, California...
Continue ReadingIf you sustained injuries in a personal injury accident, it can be a scary and stressful time. Understandably, you may be worried about who will pay your medical bills. However, you should be concentrating on your recovery, not concerned about your financial situation. One of the best things you can do after an injury accident is to retain an...
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