In recent years, California roads have become more dangerous due to the increase in distraction, the number of drivers who get behind the wheel after using alcohol or drugs, and behaviors like the all-too common “street takeovers” with vehicles doing smoke-filled...
100 Most Influential Lawyers in America – the National Law Journal
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– the National Law Journal
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Options when an insurance company denies your medical treatment
When you are in a serious accident, such as a car or truck accident, knowing you have insurance should provide you with peace of mind knowing your medical costs will be covered. This does not stop insurance companies from denying claims because they deem certain...
Recovering compensation when you were partly at fault
Most Californians understand that if they are injured by a negligent driver, they can hold that driver liable for their damages. For example, if you're stopped at a red light when a careless driver fails to apply the brakes and smashes into your car, you can file a...
How the defense will attack your expert witnesses’ testimony
Even if the facts of your car accident case are relatively straightforward, there’s a good chance you will face some contentiousness before your case resolves. The defense might argue over causation to reduce or escape liability altogether, and they might draw into...
Beware of how social media can damage your car accident case
Even if your car accident personal injury case seems straightforward and the evidence seems overwhelmingly in your favor, there can be legal complications that put your claim and your recovery at risk. That’s why it’s crucial that you carefully navigate your case. But...
Common causes of delivery driver accidents
Delivery trucks make up much of the traffic clogging California’s busy roads and highways. You may be surprised to learn that delivery drivers are generally not held to a higher standard of safety, such as truck drivers, despite the challenge of operating a larger...
What to ask before you rent a bus
You may be planning an event that requires a bus. Maybe you have a family vacation coming up or want to rent a party bus to celebrate an event. Most of us do not rent buses often, so you may be unfamiliar with how to research the best bus company. As you explore your...
Signs that your insurance company is acting in bad faith
You regularly pay your insurance premiums so that you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll be taken care of if something goes wrong. But all too often, those who turn to their insurance policies wind up seeing their claims delayed or outright denied. Others are...
Three things parents can do to protect their teenage drivers
Many studies have shown that teenage drivers are generally more likely to cause accidents than adult drivers. A teenager’s lack of impulse control, combined with a lack of driving experience, may prove to be a dangerous combination. Fortunately, there are a few ways...
How truck maintenance plays a role in your personal injury case
Many semi-truck accidents result in devastation and catastrophic injuries, leaving victims and their families struggling to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. It’s nothing short of tragic. In the aftermath of one of these wrecks, those who have been harmed...