Many car accident victims assume that they cannot recover compensation if they contributed to the accident. While this is the law in some states, it is not in California. An experienced Carlsbad car accident attorney from The Miller & Steele Law Firm can explain the law and how it applies to your particular situation….
Many injured motorcyclists confront unfair bias when they try to make an insurance claim following an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. The insurance adjuster may have a bias against them simply because they are a motorcyclist, which can negatively impact how their claim is handled. The Carlsbad motorcycle accident attorneys from Miller &…
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…
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…
At Miller & Steele Law Firm, we care about the safety of our neighbors in Carlsbad. We want to protect you from car accidents so you never need to call us after a devastating crash. According to California Highway Patrol, 3,982 people were killed and 203,888 people were injured in car accidents in the…
If you were involved in a car accident in Carlsbad, California, you might be worried about its impact on your driving record and insurance rates. An accident can stay on your driving record for three years or longer. The amount of time an accident stays on your record and the number of points on…
Some car accident victims don’t hire a lawyer because they are afraid they can’t afford one. After all, they are already facing unexpected expenses from medical bills, lost wages, and repair costs. However, pursuing a car accident claim on your own can put you at a disadvantage. Insurance companies often exploit unrepresented claimants, resulting…
California is an at-fault state for car accidents, so determining who is at fault becomes a critical question in many cases. Consulting with an experienced Carlsbad car accident attorney can help ensure you properly navigate fault determination and protect your rights. Here are the parties who may help determine fault and the steps they…
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…
The most important thing you should know when dealing with an insurance company adjuster after an accident is they are not your friend. You are inherently in an adversarial position when making an insurance claim because you want to maximize your compensation while insurance companies want to minimize it to protect their profits. This…