What To Do If You’re Injured In An Uber or Lyft Accident
If you’re injured in an Uber or Lyft accident in California, it’s important to make sure to report the accident to the police. Don’t let the driver talk you into letting him leave you at the scene or keep going to your destination. If you’re seriously injured, make sure that the police call an […]
How Can I Collect Compensation for A Dog Bite In California?
If you’ve been seriously injured by a dog attack in California, you can collect compensation from the owner of the dog, or anybody else that had custody or control of the animal at the time of the attack. As long as you were lawfully on the property, you can make a claim under California’s […]
You May Be Entitled To Punitive Damages If You’re Injured By A Drunk Driver in California
When you’re injured by a drunk driver, you’re entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering, just like any other personal injury case. In addition, based on the facts, you might also be entitled to collect punitive damages from the persons or entities responsible. The intent of punitive damages is […]
How to Find the Best California Medical Malpractice Lawyer
If you’ve suffered injuries as a result of poor medical care, you may be a victim of medical malpractice. If a medical practitioner (doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, physical therapist, chiropractor, podiatrist, etc.) or medical care facility (hospital, surgical center, etc.) fails to use the proper standard of care, and the patient is injured or killed […]
Who Can I Sue For Injuries on the Job?
In most cases, if you’re injured on the job in California you’re barred from suing your employer, and limited to collecting workers’ compensation benefits. That’s why it’s usually only possible to sue for pain and suffering if a third party’s negligence caused the accident. If you’ve been injured in a work accident, you should consult […]
What To Do If You Have a Motorcycle Accident Injury
People that don’t ride bikes can never understand the feeling of freedom and exhilaration you feel riding down the highway on a motorcycle, but with this thrill comes risk. Motorcycles offer much less protection than closed vehicles, so it’s much more likely that you’ll suffer serious or even catastrophic injuries in a crash. It’s important […]
What To Do When Mistakes Causes Death
When a mistake causes a person to lose their life, the family can bring a claim for wrongful death against the responsible parties. If the person was killed instantly, the claim is limited to wrongful death, but if they suffered before they died, there can also be a claim for pain and suffering. These cases […]
What to Do After A Commercial Truck Accident
It’s hard enough to know what to do after a car accident, but if you’ve been involved in a commercial truck accident it’s even more complicated. Commercial trucks can be registered in any of the 50 states and also in Canada or Mexico, involving both state laws and federal laws governing interstate commerce. If you’ve […]
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California Drivers – 10 Amazing tips for staying safe when driving in the rain
As you know Californian’s typically don’t encounter too much rain and when we do, it can unexpected and challenging to be in the road, As of recent, we have gotten a lot of rain here and the storms aren’t stopping anytime soon. Safety should be your main concern, but not all drivers follow these rules. […]
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