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...
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Personal Injury
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...
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...
Top 5 reasons why personal injury insurance claims are denied
The financial resources that you need after a car accident can be significant. You need that money to offset your medical bills, cover your lost wages, pay for future treatment and rehabilitation, and ease your pain and suffering. You might breathe a sigh of relief...
Five ways to maximize compensation in your car accident case
As you struggle to focus on reclaiming your physical and mental health following a car accident, you’ll also be left wondering what you can do to recover compensation for the harm that’s befallen you. A personal injury lawsuit against the party responsible for your...
What are California lawmakers doing to address speeding drivers?
There are many factors that contribute to auto accidents. In recent years, distracted driving has received a lot of attention. This is easily understandable given the availability of devices like cellphones and onboard navigation systems. Other reasons why accidents...
How much can you recover in your personal injury case?
There’s no doubt that a car accident can leave you with a lot to handle. And while you focus on recovering your health and easing your pain and suffering, the financial realities of your situation can quickly set in. Even if you’ve worked hard to build some savings,...
Lookout for these subtle signs of traumatic brain injury
In the immediate aftermath of a serious car accident, you’re probably going to experience severe and immediate injuries. While you certainly need to seek out medical attention as quickly as possible for these harms, you need to make sure that you continue to be aware...
Was my denied auto insurance claim an act of bad faith?
When a reckless driver strikes your vehicle, causing serious injuries and significant property damage, you likely promptly filed a claim with your auto insurer. The claim was likely reasonable and valid, per your understanding of the terms of the policy. Nevertheless,...