Is an insurance adjuster accusing you of contributing to the cause of your accident? If so, you might be confused because the other person is responsible for causing the accident. Why would the insurance company try to shift some of the blame for the accident to you? The answer lies with the comparative negligence laws. […] Read more

6 Ways a Lawyer Can Help You With Your Injury Claim

No one wants to get injured in a traumatic incident. But thousands of people suffer injuries every day in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other events triggered by someone else’s careless or even intentional actions. These injuries significantly impact the physical and financial well-being of those who suffer from them. The law exists […] Read more

When someone causes you to be injured, you can seek compensation for your damages by filing a personal injury claim. Personal injury includes harm to your emotions, body, or reputation. Therefore, personal injury claims cover a wide variety of situations and accidents. A personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim seeking compensation for […] Read more

Understanding Your Rights After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident is stressful. Medical bills might be adding up, and you may have lost wages from missed work – on top of your pain and suffering. What if the crash was someone else’s fault? What are your rights? The short answer is that you likely have legal options for recovering compensation […] Read more

What Is an Ambulance Chaser? 

You might have heard the term “ambulance chaser” and wondered what it means. This is often a denigrating term reserved for some personal injury lawyers. This term refers to a lawyer who listens for an ambulance, follows it, and then talks to the victim inside the ambulance about representing them in a personal injury case.  […] Read more

In 2021, nearly 1,500 people were seriously injured in Los Angeles car accidents, and another 294 died. Common injuries after a car crash include concussions, broken ribs, and spinal cord injuries. Many of these can be the result of a driver colliding with their steering wheel and dashboard during a crash. Airbags are one of […] Read more

What Will a Police Officer Do After an Accident?

You may feel dazed, shocked, and frightened in the aftermath of a car accident. This mixture of emotions can make it difficult to think straight. However, it’s important to take certain steps at the accident scene, especially if you weren’t at fault for the collision. Doing so will help if you file a claim or […] Read more

Many personal injury incidents and motor vehicle collisions are straightforward. For example, a distracted driver had their eyes off the road and rear-ended someone. A drunk driver ran a red light and caused an intersection crash.  However, some accidents involve more complex issues, whether multiple drivers were involved, causation is unknown, or liability is in […] Read more

What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?

The phrase “right-of-way” appears nearly 30 times in the California Driver’s Handbook. Although the handbook defines the term, many California drivers do not know it or appreciate what it requires of them.  The fact that California’s Department of Motor Vehicles lists right-of-way violations as a leading cause of traffic crashes is evidence of drivers’ ignorance […] Read more

According to the California Highway Patrol, a multi-vehicle accident was reported on Tuesday afternoon in Bakersfield. The officials stated that the crash was initiated after… CONTACT A TOP PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER TODAY Contact our legal team today to discuss your case. Our experienced attorneys are available to take your call and offer same-day appointments. Make […] Read more