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Is My New Car Covered by My Old Auto Insurance Policy?

July 10, 2020 by

If you buy a new car and then get in a wreck on your way home from the dealership, would the insurance policy attached to your old vehicle cover the damages? Unfortunately, this is a question that most motorists don’t even consider—until they’re facing just such a predicament. Crashing a brand-new vehicle—or a vehicle that’s new to the motorist, at least—happens more often than you might realize. After all, when you’re driving a car you’re unfamiliar with, maneuvering it safely in traffic can … [Read more...]

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Lawsuits in California

July 8, 2020 by

Large truck crashes have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries, even when they occur at fairly low speeds. Passenger vehicles are simply no match for big rigs, which can weigh up to 20 times more than the smallest sedans.    In other words, if you or someone you love was hurt in a truck accident, the ensuing damages can add up fast. While your family may be entitled to compensation for all such losses, you will have a limited amount of time to take legal action. If you … [Read more...]

6 FAQs About Car Accident Back Injury Claims

July 3, 2020 by

Motor-vehicle collisions, including car accidents and motorcycle wrecks, are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in this country. Accounting for nearly half of all new SCIs every year, crashes also contribute to debilitating back injuries. While not paralyzing, such injuries can still hinder quality of life in a major way. If you were struck by a drunk, distracted, or otherwise reckless driver and ended up with spinal cord damage or a serious back injury, you may be entitled to … [Read more...]

When Might Uninsured Motorist Coverage Apply?

June 30, 2020 by

Because California is a tort state, negligent drivers are financially accountable for the damages they cause in accidents. The victims of these accidents usually seek compensation by bringing a third-party claim against the insurance company of the liable party. California requires passenger-vehicle motorists to carry liability insurance for both bodily injury and property damage. That doesn’t mean, however, that all drivers maintain an active policy. For this reason, it is advisable to … [Read more...]

6 FAQs About Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Unsafe Lane Changes

June 26, 2020 by

Although it’s fairly easy to hear motorcycles in traffic, it’s hard to see them. And since the average driver isn’t listening for hazards but, rather, looking for them, riders are incredibly vulnerable to motorcycle accidents — especially when other drivers fail to exercise reasonable care. To exercise reasonable care means to follow the speed limit, abide by all applicable traffic laws, and generally drive in a predictable manner. It also means checking for motorcyclists before changing … [Read more...]

7 FAQs About Premises Liability Wrongful Death Claims

June 23, 2020 by

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be especially devastating when negligence is to blame. After a wrongful death, it’s hard to come to terms with the fact that the deceased would still be here today if only the responsible party had exercised reasonable care. While filing a wrongful death suit won’t bring the victim back, it could at least yield the funds that surviving family members need to rebuild their lives in the wake of the loss. If your relative died from injuries sustained … [Read more...]

Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Lawsuits in California

May 11, 2020 by

In the state of California, wrongful death plaintiffs typically have two years from the date on which the victim passed to file a lawsuit. If the cause of action was not immediately apparent, however, this deadline may extend to two years from when it was discovered (or should have been discovered). Since there are a few exceptions that can shorten the time limit considerably, though, it’s advisable to consult a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible if you believe your family has … [Read more...]

7 FAQs About Slips and Falls Caused by Spilled Liquids

May 8, 2020 by

Slips and falls have the potential to cause serious injuries including bone fractures, head trauma, and spinal cord damage. When a facility that caters to customers in-house—a bar, restaurant, or grocery store, for example—fails to clean up spilled liquids in a timely manner, they expose everyone on site to an injury risk. Thankfully, those who do get hurt may have legal recourse. If you slipped at a business establishment because employees failed to mop up or mark off a spill, here’s what … [Read more...]

6 FAQs About Slips & Falls Caused by Inadequate Lighting

May 6, 2020 by

If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property because the lighting was inadequate, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Property owners and occupiers have a legal obligation to maintain their premises to a reasonably safe standard, and failing to ensure adequate lighting often constitutes a breach of this duty. Serious injuries can happen when property owners fail to provide sufficient lighting in parking lots, entranceways, hallways, stairwells, and other high-traffic … [Read more...]

What Does Maximum Medical Improvement or Permanent and Stationary Mean?

May 4, 2020 by

Maximum medical improvement (MMI) means a patient has reached a point in their recovery where their condition is unlikely to improve over the next year with or without treatment. Permanent and stationary (P&S) means roughly the same thing. Below we’ve answered a few questions about MMI and P&S: How Might P&S Affect My Disability Payments? If you are receiving temporary disability benefits due to a work-related injury, those payments will probably stop once you reach P&S. … [Read more...]