California is an at-fault state for car accidents. This means the party found to be at fault for the accident is responsible for the damages they caused. Being found at fault for an accident can jeopardize your assets and prevent you from recovering compensation for your vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and lost wages. Insurance…
You were injured as a result of a car accident and there is no dispute as to who was at fault for causing the accident. The insurance company “accepted liability” and paid for the damage to your car but now the insurance company does not want to pay for your Carlsbad injury claim. New…
Slip or trip and fall accidents can happen unexpectedly, leaving victims with injuries and a myriad of concerns. If you’ve experienced a slip or trip and fall in San Diego, California, and you have been injured it’s essential to know the steps to take to protect your well-being and potential legal rights. In this…
As the holiday season approaches The San Diego Union Tribune featured an article educating the community of the risks companies take when hosting end of the year events that serve alcoholic drinks. The article highlights the ruling of the San Diego division of the California Court of Appeal in the 2013 case of Purton v. Marriott…
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident you might be dealing with reporting the accident to the police, car insurance companies and the DMV. As you may have suspected there are laws for which accidents need to be reported, who the accident needs to be reported to and when an accident needs to…
If you have been involved in a car accident and are seeking compensation for your injuries the insurance companies will be asking for various documents. This article is a resource to help gather basic documents to make your personal injury claim following a car accident. Police Report / Traffic Collision Report If the police…
Two of the most common questions we get from our personal injury clients who were injured in a car accident are (1) “how long is my case going to take?” (2) “how much money is a fair amount for the resolution of my case?” We hear this question at initial consultations and throughout the…
When you have been involved in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you are entitled to recover for your losses. The losses an individual suffers varies from accident to accident and no two people have the same case. Property Damage The first loss that is generally dealt with following a…
Car accidents cause harm to both the individual(s) who were in the accident as well as their families. One of the most common questions or remarks we get from family members is that I should be compensated for all the pain and trouble I have been put through as a result of my loved…
Being involved in a car accident throws a wrench in your life. Chances are you already had your plate full and now you are dealing with getting your car repaired or have to buy a new car, coordinating a rental car, and on top of that if you’re injured then you’re laid up, out…