Next time you’re sitting in California traffic, take a moment to consider this: You’re surrounded by delivery drivers. They’re driving for Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash, Lyft, Instacart, goPuff, Shipt, Postmates, Amazon, FedEx, UPS, pizza places, local restaurants, department stores, and thousands of other companies. In fact, San Francisco is one of the nation’s top 5 […]
Category: Personal Injury
What is the Liability for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana?
What is the Liability for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana? California has a history of progressive marijuana laws, including one of the nation’s oldest medical marijuana statutes. The more recent California Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) allows people over age 21 to possess, privately use, and give away up to one ounce of […]
Why You Need to Continue to Work with Your Personal Injury Lawyer During COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has seen the shutdown of schools, universities, and small and large businesses throughout the United States, with important dates and deadlines for things like taxes, graduations, and even loan payments postponed. Our everyday lives are being rearranged to make room for the “new normal” of a safe, socially distant existence during this […]
Contactless Lawyering: A “New Normal,” But We’ve Been Doing This All Along!
The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic has disrupted lives all over the world since it first emerged in December 2019. Here in California, we have adopted a “new normal,” with many being forced to work and learn from home and find creative ways to continue business as usual while maintaining safe social distance from others, […]
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
Many factors can make or break a personal injury case. If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence, you’re probably wondering whether you have a case for compensation from them or their insurance company. Good question! The answer can be complicated. In California, when you’re injured by another individual, a […]
Can I Change Personal Injury Lawyers?
If you have serious concerns about your personal injury lawyer’s abilities or how your case is being handled, you may be wondering if you can make a change. Most people assume they have to stick with the first attorney they pick. Not so! In fact, certain red flags should tell you an attorney isn’t the […]
What is a California Code of Civil Procedure 998 Offer to Compromise and How Does it Work?
A 998 Offer Can Speed Up Your Case and Support a Better Outcome In a lawsuit, each person often pays their own legal fees. However, California law allows for a shift of legal costs from one party to the other through the use of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998. Lawyers commonly call this […]
Do I Have to Give the Insurance Company My Social Security Number in a Personal Injury Case?
After an accident, get ready for the insurance company to demand your social security number. For them, it’s standard practice but for you, it’s a big red flag that says BEWARE! They might try to make you feel that it’s perfectly normal for them to insist on having your social security number, but here’s the […]
How Do I Find A Tourist Accident Lawyer?
What to Do If You’re a Tourist Who’s Been in a Personal Injury Accident Away from Home A road trip is one of life’s greatest adventures, but California’s roadways can be treacherous for unfamiliar drivers. The same goes for airline travelers who find themselves at the mercy of Uber drivers, public transportation, and walking around […]
Qualities to Look For in a Good Personal Injury Attorney
Qualities to Look For in a Good Personal Injury Attorney It can happen to any of us without warning. Through no fault of your own, you suffer a serious injury that profoundly impacts your life for the next few months, years, or maybe even forever. Here’s something important to know about this situation: You’ll only […]