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What If I Am Hurt In An Accident While Driving Without Insurance?

February 11, 2016 by

Drivers in California are legally required to have liability insurance coverage in case they injure someone in a car accident.  For a variety of reasons, however, some motorists fail to comply with this insurance requirement.  If you are hurt in a car accident while driving without insurance, it will affect your right to receive compensation for your injuries. What Happens If You're In An Accident While Driving Without Insurance? California law penalizes uninsured … [Read more...]

Voir Dire: How to Pick the Right Jury

February 9, 2016 by

Most personal injury lawsuits settle outside of court.  If, however, a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to trial.  When a civil lawsuit goes to litigation, most often a jury decides if the defendant was negligent and should be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries.  If so, the jury will then determine how much the defendant needs to pay the plaintiff for his or her damages.  Since the case will be in the jury's hands, each side will try to get a jury they believe will be … [Read more...]

What Is A Release of Liability Related To A Car Accident?

February 8, 2016 by

What Is A Release of Liability Related To A Car Accident? by Michael Waks A release of liability is a document you sign giving up the right to make future claims related to an accident. Before you sign a release of liability, it is important to make sure you are getting the right settlement amount in exchange for signing. … [Read more...]

Can Assuming the Risk of Injury Prevent You From Suing?

February 3, 2016 by

Activities like skiing, or organized sports such as football, involve inherent risks.  People who participate in activities with a high likelihood of injury may be restricted in their ability to file a lawsuit if an injury occurs. Participants in dangerous activities are often required to sign liability release forms limiting the legal responsibility of activity organizers in case of injury.  Even when no liability releases are signed, participants in dangerous … [Read more...]

Truck Accident Rules Can Prove Blame in Drowsy Driving Crashes

February 2, 2016 by

Some of the most important federal regulations applicable to truck drivers are aimed at preventing drowsy driving crashes.  Drowsy driving crashes are normally difficult to prove because, unlike with drunk driving, there are no objective tests for fatigue, and drivers do not usually admit they were over-tired. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations make it easier for victims to prove truck drivers were negligent, when the rules aimed at preventing drowsy … [Read more...]

Top Reasons to Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney Before Signing a Settlement Agreement

February 1, 2016 by

After a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or other type of personal injury accident, a victim sometimes receives a settlement offer from an insurance company.  If an insurer agrees that its policyholder was at fault for an accident and resulting injuries, the company may be eager to settle quickly.  When an injured accident victim gets a settlement offer, it is usually a sign that the insurance company is trying to settle for less than the victim is entitled to. … [Read more...]

These Questions Determine if You Can Sue for Wrongful Death After a Motorcycle Crash

January 27, 2016 by

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle riders are 30 times more likely to die in a collision than drivers and occupants of cars.  The loss of someone you love can change your life forever.  In addition to the emotional impact, when a family member is killed in a motorcycle accident, it can also have a significant financial impact. You may be able to sue for wrongful death after a motorcycle crash to receive compensation for both economic and non-financial … [Read more...]

What Must Be Proved to Win a Defective Product Case?

January 25, 2016 by

Someone who is injured by a defective product such as a vehicle, drug, stroller,  or medical device, is entitled to compensation for his or her economic and non-financial losses.  Victims may file a civil lawsuit against suppliers, distributors, manufacturers of products, and manufacturers of parts to recover their damages. To prevail in a defective product case, plaintiffs must demonstrate they were harmed as a result of a defendant's breach of legal duty or failure to fulfill a … [Read more...]

Three Causes of Injury Store Owners Could Be Responsible For

January 21, 2016 by

Store owners have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to keep customers safe.  When a store owner fails to fulfill this legal duty and as a result someone is injured, the victim can sue to be compensated for his or her losses.   First, victims have to show the store owner knew or should have known there was a dangerous condition.  Victims must also show the store owner failed to take reasonable steps to correct the hazard or warn visitors about it; … [Read more...]

Understanding the Causes and Risks of Side Impact Crashes

January 20, 2016 by

Side impact collisions are often caused by negligence or carelessness on the part of motorists.  These types of crashes are some of the most dangerous collisions that occur.  The side of a vehicle, unlike the hood, is not able to absorb much of the impact from a collision. Victims can be badly hurt or killed, and compensation is necessary to provide for treatment or to take care of family members left behind. To determine if it is appropriate to pursue a case for … [Read more...]