A personal injury prevents you from having a normal daily routine and seriously degrades your quality of life. Whether you have too much pain to participate in your favorite activities or have trouble managing anxiety, your injury may cause you to suffer for many years. In this situation, you may be wondering, How can I prove my pain and...
Continue ReadingGetting into an accident with a mail truck is always a possibility, especially in major cities. However, the claims process following a collision with a mail truck is very different from other types of accident claims since the United States Postal Service is a federal entity. So, what happens if you get hit by a mail truck? Here’s an...
Continue ReadingOut of all car accident injuries, whiplash is one of the most common. However, it’s also one of the least noticeable immediately following a crash. For this reason, many victims of whiplash discount their injury and avoid seeking medical help, which may jeopardize their accident claim. Here’s an overview of the injury and how to know if you have...
Continue ReadingWhen people hear about an accident involving a vehicle and a bicycle, they typically assume the driver of the car was at fault. However, cyclists are sometimes at fault too. So what happens if a cyclist causes an accident? If you sustained injuries in a bike accident, don’t hesitate to contact the California car accident lawyers at Silva Injury...
Continue ReadingAccidents involving a vehicle and bicycle can result in devastating injuries. Some people assume that a bike accident involving a car is automatically the driver’s fault. However, that is not always the case. There are incidents where the bicyclist is at fault for the accident. You may be searching online for the answer to, Can I sue if a...
Continue ReadingBike commuting in America has soared in popularity in recent years. With so many bikers sharing the roads—roads that are still on their way to being safe for bikers—the chance of an accident naturally rises. Although bicycle fatalities and serious injuries in California decreased from 2019 to 2020, the numbers remain high. As a bicycle rider, you may wonder...
Continue ReadingYou’re driving along a stretch of road you travel almost every day when, suddenly, you round a corner and see a small herd of cattle crossing the road not more than 50 feet ahead of you. You slam on the brakes and crank the wheel to the right in hopes of missing the animals, but in doing so you...
Continue ReadingThe California Department of Motor Vehicles set out a guide for pedestrians and drivers to explain the rules of the road. Generally, drivers must take special care around crosswalks and intersections and be wary of blind corners. Pedestrians must look out for their own safety and take care to avoid accidents. However, accidents happen even to the most careful...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered severe injuries in an accident that you didn’t cause, you need help to get the justice and compensation you deserve. Talking to an injury lawyer as soon as possible will help get you moving toward those goals. Most California injury lawyers offer free consultations. If you know what to expect when you arrive for your meeting,...
Continue ReadingWhen you are injured in an injury accident, you have only a limited amount of time to bring a lawsuit for your damages. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. The personal injury statute of limitations in California is generally two years from the date of the injury. However, the two years do not always apply in...
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