When it comes to personal injury cases, the road to recovering a fair settlement can sometimes be straightforward. However, in cases where damages are significant or disputes arise regarding fault and causation, the involvement of various witnesses becomes crucial. In this blog post, we will explore the types of witnesses who play essential roles in personal injury cases, shedding light on their significance and the value they bring to the legal process. Percipient Witnesses: Providing … [Read more...]
Hurt Your Back in a Truck Accident? What You Need to Know
The back is composed of tendons, ligaments, muscles, discs, nerves, and vertebrae. Although these structures can withstand minor bumps and jolts, they are prone to severe damage in forceful impacts. If you hurt your back in a large truck crash, you may be struggling to cope with the physical, emotional, and financial effects of such a debilitating injury. While filing a claim against those liable for the wreck won’t erase the trauma you’ve experienced, it could yield the funds needed to put … [Read more...]
4 FAQs About Left-Turn Motorcycle Accident Claims
There are all sorts of scenarios that can lead to a motorcycle accident, but one of the most common is when a passenger-vehicle driver is turning left at an intersection and hits a motorcyclist who is traveling straight. Due to their small structure, motorcycles are more difficult to notice than typical cars, trucks, and SUVs—and the widespread prevalence of distracted driving certainly hasn’t helped matters. If you were hit by a motorist who failed to yield the right of way, you may be … [Read more...]
Statute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits in California
If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident through no fault of your own, you have the right to seek compensation for the resulting damages from all liable parties. While putting together a claim may be the last thing on your mind when recovering from serious injuries, it is essential that you act fast. Should the opposing party refuse to pay a fair settlement, you may have no choice but to file a lawsuit, but you have a limited amount of time in which to do so. In California, the standard … [Read more...]
6 FAQs About Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Unsafe Lane Changes
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 Mistakes That Could Harm Your Personal Injury Case
It's only natural to feel shaken and perhaps even a bit disoriented after a serious injury. But how you conduct yourself in the aftermath of the accident and over the weeks and months that follow will be a huge factor in determining the outcome of your personal injury claim. Read on to learn some of the most common mistakes injured parties make that can lead to complications, delays, and even the denial of claims: 1. Calling the Insurance Company Before You Speak to a Lawyer Any phone calls you … [Read more...]
How Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Personal Injury Claims?
When treating an accident victim, doctors sometimes find a pre-existing condition. This diagnosis can be surprising if that condition was asymptomatic. As a Long Beach personal injury attorney, I have represented many clients who had no idea they had a pre-existing condition until it was worsened by an accident. Victims who discover they have a pre-existing condition need to understand it's impact on their injury case. In California, a 1977 case called Ng v. … [Read more...]
How Do Insurance Companies Treat Personal Injury Victims?
"How will the insurance company and their defense attorneys treat me after I make a claim?" As a personal injury attorney, I get this question all the time. It is such an important question, that even when a potential client doesn’t ask, I explain it anyway. Why? Because no one should go down the path of litigation without understanding that it is an adversarial process. When you make a claim against an insured after a car accident, slip and fall accident, … [Read more...]