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What Is Comparative Negligence And How Does It Apply To Motorcycle Accidents?

April 22, 2015 by

Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries or wrongful death, and significant damages. For that reason, the insurance company representing the at-fault driver in a motorcycle accident case will almost always claim there was comparative negligence, and that the motorcyclist was at least partially to blame for his or her own injuries or death. What is Comparative Negligence? Comparative negligence is a legal theory used in personal injury cases. The theory is that … [Read more...]

How Will A Car Accident Effect My Insurance Rates?

April 21, 2015 by

One of the most common concerns drivers have after an accident is that their insurance rates will go up. Many of my car accident clients worry if they file any claim with their insurance company, it will lead to a higher premium. That is not always the case. Who was at-fault for the car accident, along with the policyholder's previous driving history, will determine whether or not insurance rates will rise. Insurance companies set rates for their policyholders annually, … [Read more...]

Free Report: Are Uber and Lyft Drivers Properly Insured?

April 20, 2015 by

If you have not heard of the mobile-app-based “transportation network companies” (TNCs) known as Uber and Lyft, you are certainly in the minority. These networks have become increasingly popular and now operate in 120 cities and 37 countries. If you need a ride, you can use a TNC app on your smartphone to “order” an independent driver nearby to transport you to your destination. The apps make it easy to get a ride, but if your ridesharing driver doesn’t have a commercial license or insurance … [Read more...]

Can I Make a Third Party Claim If I Am Receiving Workers’ Compensation?

April 16, 2015 by

While performing the functions of their job, employees are often injured. When that happens, no matter who was at fault for the accident, the employee will normally qualify for workers' compensation benefits. California's Workers’ Compensation laws exist to help employees injured on the job, by paying hospital and medical costs incurred in the diagnosis and treatment of work related injuries. If the injured employee is unable to work, workers' compensation will also make disability … [Read more...]

What Can I Do To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents?

April 15, 2015 by

There is nothing any of us can do to guarantee we won't be in an accident one day. The best we can do is to be aware of the situations that most commonly cause accidents so we can reduce the risk of being in one. That is more important for motorcycles than other motor vehicles, since motorcycles are smaller and have less protection for riders than other vehicles. In most cases, simply knowing how to protect yourself from other drivers can help you avoid a motorcycle accident. Tips on How … [Read more...]

Why is An Independent Eyewitness Of A Car Accident Important?

April 14, 2015 by

Car accident scenes can be chaotic. Even though you think you will know what to do, when you have an accident your mind often goes blank. Emotion and fear takes over and obtaining information needed to insure you receive compensation from the negligent driver's insurance company, is sometimes overlooked. In addition to exchanging license and insurance information with the other driver, it is important to identify anyone who witnessed the accident. Getting his or her name and … [Read more...]

What Is An Automobile Accident Claim Worth?

April 13, 2015 by

What Is An Automobile Accident Claim Worth? by Michael Waks Several components determine the amount of compensation an automobile accident victim will receive. The best way to ensure an automobile accident victim receives the maximum possible compensation is by hiring a skilled car accident lawyer. … [Read more...]

Is Negligent Security A Premises Liability Case?

April 9, 2015 by

One of the most misunderstood terms used by personal injury lawyers is "premises liability." Although people think it is interchangeable with slip and fall accidents, premises liability is actually the broader category that includes slip, trip and falls. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls account for over 1 million visits to the emergency room each year, so it is understandable that people are most familiar with that type of accident. Premises liability … [Read more...]

What Types Of Surfaces Often Lead To Slip And Fall Accidents?

April 8, 2015 by

  According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall accidents account for nearly nine million visits to emergency rooms, and are the third leading cause of accident related deaths each year. A slip and fall accident typically occurs when you least expect it and can result in severe, sometimes permanent, injury or wrongful death. When a slip and fall occurs as the result of the negligent, reckless or careless actions of another party, the person injured, or the family … [Read more...]

Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall on Rental Property?

April 7, 2015 by

When people think of slip and fall accidents they generally picture someone sliding across a wet floor in a supermarket. That often happens, but there are many other kinds of slip, trip and fall accidents that occur everywhere from workplaces to amusement parks. They can also occur at a friend's home. A slip and fall accident is a personal injury accident that happens on someone else's property. A valid personal injury claim must first establish that … [Read more...]