What’s a No-Contact Car Accident and Who’s Liable?

What's a No-Contact Car Accident and Who's Liable?

Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able to address your inquiry in more detail. You’ve probably […]

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Common Insurance Tactics To Get Your Personal Injury Claim Denied or Delayed

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There are some common tactics insurance companies use to have your personal injury claim denied. If you suffer an injury after an accident, you have every right to seek damages from the responsible party. When attempting to recover damages, you’ll present evidence indicating that the defendant — the person you file against — is liable […]

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$315,000 California Rideshare Accident Settlement

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$315,000 California Rideshare Accident Settlement Rideshares offer the public a convenient alternative to driving, but these vehicles are not immune to collisions. California rideshare accidents can leave passengers with devastating and permanently debilitating injuries.  If you don’t file a claim after your rideshare accident, you may have to pay out of pocket for your medical […]

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$100,000 Car Accident Settlement

$100,000 Car Accident Settlement

Car accidents are the leading cause of personal injuries in the United States. Suffering from a wreck can leave you with expensive medical bills, and you may even have permanent disabilities that keep you from working your pre-injury job.  If you’re injured in a car accident caused by another person, you need to file a […]

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What Happens If I Am In an Accident With an Underinsured Motorist?

What Happens If I Am In an Accident With an Underinsured Motorist?

California is an at-fault state. This means that if you are injured in an accident, you have the right to go after the guilty party for compensation. In many cases, you would initially file a claim and recover compensation through the guilty party’s insurance provider. But what happens if you are in an accident with an […]

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$100,000 California Pedestrian Accident Settlement

$100,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement

A California woman was hit while walking through a crosswalk when a driver ran a stop sign and drove through the intersection. Luckily the woman survived, but she suffered severe injuries as a result of the California pedestrian accident—a two-part distal radius fracture and a left ulnar styloid fracture.  The radius fracture required open reduction […]

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What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Hit and Run Driver?

What Evidence Is Needed to Convict a Hit and Run Driver?

California has the nation’s largest share of fatal hit-and-run accidents. Our state also has a hit-and-run death rate that increased by 44% over a decade. It’s frightening to consider what would happen if someone hit you, hurt you, and fled. When you’re the victim of a hit-and-run driver, you’re left reeling from the crash and […]

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$100,000 Car Accident Settlement

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Imagine driving down a California highway and seeing an oncoming car drift into your lane. Suddenly they hit you in a head-on collision, destroying your car and sending you to the hospital with severe injuries. That’s what happened to one of our clients at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers. They contacted us shortly after the […]

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How Do I Prove Chronic Pain From an Accident?

How Do I Prove Chronic Pain From an Accident?

When you have chronic pain, it’s an invisible illness that’s difficult for other people to comprehend. You don’t “look sick” but you’re living with serious health challenges.  The CDC estimates that at least 50 million U.S. adults have chronic pain, yet it remains one of the nation’s under-diagnosed illnesses. Many people with chronic pain minimize […]

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Memory Loss and California Car Accidents

Memory Loss and California Car Accidents

While temporary memory loss after an accident can be normal, prolonged memory loss and cognitive impairments can be a sign that something more severe is going on. However, even if you think your memory loss is minor or temporary due to shock, you should still seek immediate medical attention.  Evidence that you sought medical attention […]

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