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Category: Car Accident FAQ Articles

Picture this: You’re cruising down familiar streets when, suddenly, a collision shatters the peace. Life’s unpredictable turns can lead you to unexpected places, like finding yourself in a car accident that’s clearly not your fault.  According to the Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS), California witnesses thousands of collisions each year, leaving a trail of emotional […]

Under California law, a person who negligently injures someone is legally responsible for paying that person’s medical bills. However, establishing that they are to blame often takes time, and some insurers will fight any attempt to pay out benefits. Unfortunately, car accidents cause serious physical injuries that require immediate medical treatment. So who pays medical […]

If you have been injured in an accident, you might need to bring a lawsuit in order to receive compensation for your injuries. Many of our clients suffer serious economic losses due to the cost of necessary medical care as well as lost income if they cannot return to work. If a motorist does not […]

Under California law, it is often illegal to make a U-turn—and for good reason. Turning your car 180 degrees so that it faces oncoming traffic is dangerous in even the best of circumstances. Even when legal, a U-turn might be simply too dangerous, and can cause an accident. If you were injured by a driver […]

After a car accident, our client’s vehicle typically needs repairs. The extent of the repairs will depend on the damage, with some vehicles being completely destroyed after a particularly devastating crash. Often, a dispute arises about whether or not the vehicle qualifies as “totaled” so that it can be replaced, not repaired. Many clients want […]

Drunk driving accidents are usually worse than other car accidents. For one thing, the driver usually was so impaired that they collided with another vehicle at top speed. For another, feelings of anger are perfectly normal. It is illegal to drive while intoxicated, and knowing that someone did something so reckless often makes people feel […]

Each year, hundreds of people die in car accidents in California. These accidents are in many ways just like collisions where no fatalities occur. However, the legal consequences will differ considerably. If you have been involved in a wreck, it is perfectly normal to wonder what happens when someone dies in a car accident. Many […]

Accidents are traumatic events, and many people need weeks or months to recover from the emotional shock. We have met with people who do not like to talk about an accident for months after the event occurred. However, California law has set strict requirements for reporting car accidents to the state. California wants to know […]

Many people who have been injured wonder, “When should I call a lawyer for an accident?” The sooner you call an attorney, the better. Don’t mistakenly assume that because the police or the other person’s insurance company said you may be partially at fault for the accident that you aren’t entitled to compensation. The other […]

Not every accident involves a full-on crash between two vehicles. Instead, one vehicle might land a glancing blow on the other, causing the vehicle to lose control and suffer an even more serious accident. If you have been on California’s roads for long enough, chances are you have seen a side swipe accident. According to […]

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