Most auto accident victims want to put the trauma of a car crash behind them as quickly as possible. When potential clients talk to me about their car accident, one of their most pressing questions is “How long will it take to settle my car accident claim?” When I explain that the answer depends on many factors and I don’t yet have enough information to answer, their next question is “What is the average time for a car accident settlement?” Because every car accident is unique, there is no … [Read more...]
Who Pays When A Driver Causes An Auto Accident Without Insurance?
California does not require drivers to have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. Since it is optional, many drivers think it is not needed. As an experienced car accident attorney, I consider UM and UIM coverage to be essential protections for all drivers. In my 35 years of representing car accident victims, I have seen too many cases where a driver causes an auto accident without insurance, leaving the victim with lifelong injuries and no insurance … [Read more...]
What To Do After A Car Accident In An Uber Car
To say that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are popular in Southern California is quite an understatement. Rideshare trips are used for daily work commutes, running errands, and going out on the town. They’re so popular because they provide flexibility and ease of mind: passengers don’t need to worry about parking or how many drinks they have at a party. Passengers might worry, though about what to do after a car accident in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle. If you are the … [Read more...]
What if an Uber driver hits your car?
Tens of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers cruise the streets of Southern California. Some of these drivers cause car accidents. So, who pays you if an Uber driver hits your car and injures you and your passengers? As a car accident victim, you are entitled to compensation for your all your damages. This includes expenses related to any personal injuries, pain and suffering, and auto accident damage. The at-fault driver’s auto insurance should pay you. But when the at-fault driver is an … [Read more...]
Will my insurance increase after an auto accident?
A major personal injury is one of the top 10 most stressful life events. Car accidents are a primary cause of major personal injuries. Even when car wrecks don’t cause serious injuries, they generate significant stress. On top of injuries and repair bills, car crash victims worry about an insurance increase after an auto accident. Thankfully, auto insurance companies do not penalize victims in car accidents by increasing their premiums. Who pays for the costs of a car crash? In California, the … [Read more...]
Fatal Car Accident Reports Show Distracted Driving is a Big Problem
Distracted driving kills about one Californian per week. Nationally, in 2015, almost 3,500 fatal car accident reports involved a distracted driver. In addition to the tragic human loss, the economic loss from distracted driving is staggering: approximately $46 billion per year. Compounding the tragedy is the fact that distracted driving auto accidents are completely preventable. So why do they still account for 10% of fatal car accident reports? Fatal Car Accident Reports Indicate No Reduction … [Read more...]
How do I get compensated after getting hit by an out-of-state driver?
If you are in a car accident, do not leave the scene without getting the other driver’s contact and auto insurance information. If you start to exchange information and see that the other driver is not from California, you may wonder “How do I get compensated after getting hit by an out-of-state driver?” A driver’s state of residence should not impact a car accident victim’s ability to obtain compensation. A driver properly insured in one U.S. state is insured in all 50 states. If the costs of … [Read more...]
Will My Car Accident History Hurt My Recent Car Accident Claim?
If you have been hurt in a car accident, and it wasn’t your first accident, you are probably wondering how your car accident history might affect your claim. In most cases, your car accident history will become a focal point of the case. This is true even if the other driver was 100% at fault. Insurance Only Pays For Injuries Caused By The Car Accident Whenever a driver hurts someone, the victim’s health becomes a primary issue. Physical and psychological injuries provide the basis for most … [Read more...]
5 Hidden Dangers of Signing a Car Accident Private Settlement Letter
Dealing with insurance companies can be a hassle. Moving through a formal insurance claims process can take a lot of time. And time is one thing that is in short supply for most of us. If damage from a car accident appears minor and no one is hurt, it can be tempting to bypass the insurance companies. Rather than filing a claim, the two drivers sign a car accident private settlement letter. What is a car accident private settlement letter? A car accident private settlement letter records an … [Read more...]
Who Pays A Passenger In A Car Accident Settlement?
Every year in California, vehicle accidents injure hundreds of thousands of passengers. If you are a passenger in a car accident, who pays for your injuries? Are there restrictions on whom you can sue? Are you more likely to reach a passenger car accident settlement with the driver of the car you were in or the other driver? The answers to these questions are fact-specific. The circumstances of the auto accident and the details in the drivers’ insurance policies determine the … [Read more...]
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