After an accident, you may be contacted by an insurance adjuster. You might wonder whether you are obligated to talk to them and whether you should agree to give a recorded statement. An experienced Carlsbad car accident lawyer from Miller & Steele Law Firm can serve as the link between you and the insurance…
Losing a loved one under circumstances caused by someone else’s negligence can be heartbreaking. Because there is no way to bring your loved one back, California civil courts are only left with the option of allowing aggrieved family members to file a Carlsbad wrongful death claim to seek financial compensation as a sense of…
If you are injured in a car accident, you might wonder what your Carlsbad accident claim is worth and whether there are limits as to how much compensation you can recover. The answers to these questions will depend on the specific circumstances surrounding your case and the damages you sustained as a result of…
Today’s modern world allows would-be passengers to connect with individuals interested in providing a ride for a fee at the touch of a button. However, with the proliferation of rideshare services has come an uptick in the number of accidents involving them. What should you do after one of these accidents, and who is…
Many personal injury victims are intimidated by going to court, so they may not even pursue their right to compensation after being injured due to someone else’s negligence. However, most personal injury cases don’t wind up in court. If they do, an experienced Carlsbad injury lawyer can guide you through the process. Likelihood of…
As an accident victim, one of the most important laws to be aware of is the statute of limitations. This critical law dictates how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit following an accident. If you don’t file your case within this timeline, any subsequent filing can be dismissed, and you can…
If you were injured in an accident, you may have filed an insurance claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. You reasonably expected the insurance company to treat you fairly, investigate the accident, and find in your favor. However, if the insurance company has denied your claim, you…
Being involved in a car crash can be confusing, but it can be downright frustrating when you discover that the driver responsible for the accident doesn’t have insurance. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon problem here in the Golden State. According to the Insurance Information Institute, roughly 17% of California drivers are uninsured, making…
California premises liability laws hold property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their property due to their negligence. However, what is reasonable or negligent is determined, in part, by the visitor’s legal status. California law divides visitors into three categories: invitee, licensee, and trespasser. Knowing which category you fall into can help determine…
Slips and falls represent one of the most reported injuries each year. These injuries can occur at a mall, in a grocery store, on public property, or even while visiting a friend. But how do you know whether the slip and fall was simply an accident and nobody’s fault or if you have a…