One of the first steps that happens for an injured worker in California is to undergo a medical evaluation. But as the pandemic has dragged on, injured workers in California have waited sometimes as long as months or years to get the medical evaluations needed. These evaluations might be needed to get appropriate treatment but… Read More »
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in San Francisco?
Car accidents are often preventable but leave the victims suffering with significant injuries or leave loved ones to suffer with the loss of their family members. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of vehicle accidents happen all around California every year, and for many years, those accidents have been on the rise. Reckless and negligent behaviors can… Read More »
What To Do When You’re Hurt in A Sideswipe Accident
Being involved in any accident can be unwelcome. Although some of these accidents might be minor, when sideswiped it is important to take action quickly to protect yourself because even minor collisions can cause significant damage. All it takes is a momentary lapse in attention or the smallest maneuver in the wrong direction for two… Read More »
Do I Also Meet a Disability Listing After a Vehicle Accident?
If you have been seriously hurt in a San Francisco car accident, there is no doubt that you have plenty of questions about your future. You may have grounds for an immediate personal injury lawsuit against the at fault party, but you might also have questions about the long-term nature of your injuries and whether… Read More »
How Does Lost Earning Capacity Impact My California Personal Injury Claim?
California laws allow victims of certain accidents to recover a form of damages known as lost earning capacity. This helps to compensate an injured victim for work-related income that is likely to be lost in the future because of an accident. For example, if you are critically injured and are unable to return to work… Read More »
What Surviving Family Members Need to Know About Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death lawsuits in California are there for surviving family members to file a lawsuit when they believe that another party’s negligence or reckless actions have taken their loved one’s life. This is explained under Code of Civil Procedure 377.60 in California. A verdict or a settlement in a California wrongful death lawsuit can payout… Read More »
San Francisco Drivers Should Know About Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Your auto insurance policy in California does not automatically come with uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. This is optional additional insurance coverage that is strongly recommended to be added to your car insurance policy. This insurance kicks in when another driver is at fault but does not carry enough insurance to cover your medical bills… Read More »
What Kinds of Broken Glass Injuries Come from A Car Accident?
The sudden striking of another object, vehicle or person can cause devastating injuries for anyone in a car accident. Broken glass injury claims can lead to long recovery periods. Broken glass can pose significant danger to occupants inside the vehicles as well as any pedestrians or bicyclists near the accident scene. Even when vehicles are… Read More »
Will I Get Disability Benefits for My Car Accident Injuries?
There are many different questions you’ll have immediately after being involved in an accident and knowing how to proceed with the help of an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer can make a big difference in your ability to recover compensation. Some injuries caused by vehicle accidents can be so severe that they may impact… Read More »
Why Fatal Accidents Are Up
The highest number of roadway deaths since 2007 was achieved in the past year. Many experts anticipated that fatal accidents would decrease in 2021 when traffic returned to more normal levels, however, the latest collected evidence shows that after years of positive safety improvements, US drivers are more likely to use drugs, leave their seatbelts… Read More »