An accident can happen at any time and is usually the fault of human error, but what happens in the event that you have serious issues because you ran into a defective guardrail? It can be critical to gather evidence from the scene and to begin to prepare a personal injury claim that is slightly… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Accident
What Happens If Both Drivers Are Partially At Fault For An Accident?
When you’re hurt in an accident, you might be under the impression that the other driver caused the wreck. However, when you allege this in an insurance claim or during a lawsuit, the other party might argue that you were the one partly or fully at fault. If this happens, having the right personal injury… Read More »
What Settlement Damages Can I Get For A Wrongful Death Claim?
California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60 allows surviving family members to recover compensation after losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligent and wrongful act. This also applies in the event that the act was intentional. A settlement or verdict for wrongful death damages can help surviving family members to recover some financial losses… Read More »
Study Explores The Psychological Impact Of Collisions
If you have ever been in a vehicle accident before, you know how it can take a toll in a few ways. Most people who are seriously injured in an accident feel a physical and a psychological impact. These injuries can influence your life for a few years, making it all the more important to… Read More »
What Is Accident Reconstruction?
When a car accident happens, the people who were involved may not be able to remember the scene of events that took place leading up to the wreck. Many of them may have suffered substantial injuries and may be unable to speak for themselves, or to clearly articulate the factors that may have caused the… Read More »
How To Deal with An Angry Driver at The Scene of An Accident
Being in an accident is difficult in and on its own. However, this situation can become much more complex when the other driver is aggravated at the scene. You might believe it’s their fault and that there’s no reason for them to get upset, but how should you handle this situation to decrease the possibility… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »