Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, are brain injuries that are caused by physical force. Car accidents, slip and falls, and other types of accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries. If someone else’s actions caused your traumatic brain injury, you could have the right to pursue a claim for your damages. Understandably, prospective clients want to know,...
Continue ReadingHave you experienced the death of someone you love in an accident? If that accident was caused by another person’s negligence, you may feel anger at the senselessness of your loved one’s death. You may also wonder how to seek justice. In the United States, our legal system is divided into two parts: criminal and civil. Either or both...
Continue ReadingWhen you experience a car accident, you deal with lots of stress. From medical treatment to car repairs, the hassles involved in accident recovery are extensive. However, you expect your insurance company to reimburse you for accident expenses. After all, you pay insurance premiums each month so that you have protection from the expenses of an accident. Unfortunately, insurance...
Continue ReadingWhat to Do After a Car Accident in California Being in a car accident is miserable. You feel the rush of adrenaline and subsequent anxiety. Unless you’re a professional race car driver, some element of fear is likely to affect you as well. You’re probably experiencing pain from resulting injuries accompanied with the dread of having to either deal...
Continue ReadingMotorcycle Accident Lawsuit: What Must The Plaintiff Prove? A motorcycle accident lawsuit is a specific type of personal injury case, which generally requires that the victim show that the defendant was negligent. Certain elements must be proven in order to establish that the defendant was negligent. First, the plaintiff must show that the defendant owed him or her a...
Continue ReadingThere are a number of reasons why people file personal injury lawsuits in our state – car accidents, truck crashes, medical malpractice, construction accidents, assault, and accidents on properties are some common examples. However, you also can file a wrongful death lawsuit if the actions of a negligent or reckless party took the life of a loved one. California...
Continue ReadingFrom rear-end collisions to side-impact crashes, California car accidents can cause significant injury and damages. As a result, you may find yourself struggling to afford medical treatment and vehicle damage repairs. Fortunately, if the other driver is to blame, then you can file a claim with his or her insurance company to collect damages. However, getting the money you...
Continue ReadingWhen you’re in a car accident, your mind races with all the questions and concerns you have about what comes next. If you’re in an accident with no insurance, you might be feeling especially fearful. You are probably wondering what will happen since you have no insurance even though, legally, you should. While not having insurance definitely complicates things, it...
Continue ReadingWith motor vehicle crashes ranked as the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. according to the CDC, it is natural for parents to harbor some fear about their teen climbing behind the wheel. The good news is that there are logical explanations for the high rate of teen driver accidents and understanding the reasons allows for...
Continue ReadingRemember that in California there is no such thing as a no-fault accident. This is not a no-fault state. Because of that, it is very important that you are careful in choosing your words and actions following an accident. What should I avoid? First and foremost, never admit fault following an accident. The truth is that even if you initially...
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