Many people don’t realize that a wrongful death action is quite different from a personal injury case. It’s not a claim on behalf of the deceased family member (like a survival action is). It’s a claim for yourself. This means you’ll have to prove your losses and show you’re entitled to compensation under the law. […]
Anyone who has experienced the death of a close loved one due to someone else’s negligence has felt a particular kind of sorrow. Your grief is mixed with anger at a negligent person, not to mention plenty of confusion and worry about the future. What if you suddenly lost your spouse or domestic partner? What […]
At the start of a new personal injury case with a client at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, one of the first questions to come up is, “How long will this take?” Great question! We don’t blame you for being curious about the timeframe. The short answer is: It depends. The speed of your case […]
What Causes Semi-Truck Underride Accidents? When a vehicle smashes into the undercarriage of a semi-truck, it can be one of the worst accidents that ever happens on the road. A smaller vehicle is simply no match for a big rig. These accidents often involve powerful impacts, crash-related fires, and extreme damage to the smaller vehicle, […]
When should you hire a personal injury lawyer? That’s a great question, but it doesn’t always have a clear-cut answer. It depends on what’s happening. One thing is for sure: Don’t call us before you call 911! Call for emergency assistance if you have injuries or anyone else was injured in the accident. Accept medical […]
You might not have heard of post-collision fuel-fed fires (PCFFF) but they’re well known among firefighters and personal injury attorneys. A PCFFF bursts out with powerful force during a car crash due to the combustibility of fuel and other substances in a fire. Within moments, a person can suffer life-threatening burns and inhalation injuries from […]
How are Personal Injury Claims Calculated? How much is a personal injury claim worth? This is a tough but important question. After an accident, an injured person wants to make sure their claim will cover all costs, including physical, financial, and emotional damages. A personal injury claim calculation takes many things into account. It depends […]
You were severely injured in an accident but you don’t have the funds to see a doctor. How will you recover and get your bills paid? Don’t worry. You have plenty of options. At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, we meet lots of clients who are in this situation and are struggling to pay for […]
More than 90% of California’s vehicle collisions are due to human error. While it might be a driving error like drifting in the lane, failing to yield the right of way, or speeding, another big contributor is driver impairment. Here are the 5 main types of driver impairment that the team at Sally Morin Personal […]
You were severely injured in an accident but you don’t have the funds to see a doctor. How will you recover and get your bills paid? Don’t worry. You have plenty of options. At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, we meet lots of clients who are in this situation and are struggling to pay for […]