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 […]
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5 Ways a Car Accident Can Be Caused by an Impaired Driver
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 […]
How Do I Get Medical Care After an Accident if I Can’t Afford it?
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 […]
Will a Personal Injury Lawyer Get Me More Money?
Every year in the U.S., more than 29 million people visit emergency rooms due to unexpected injuries, plus another 39 million visit their doctors for injury-related visits. Personal injuries come in many forms and they’re not usually the victim’s fault. What would you do if you suddenly needed money to pay for an injury? For […]
Risks to Taking Private Payments After a Traffic Accident
Have you ever been in a fender-bender? If so, it required a quick decision about what to do next. When there’s nothing but a tiny scrape, it seems silly to call the police and make a big deal about it. In California, not every accident has to be reported to the authorities or to the […]
Black Lives Matter – Race is a Factor in Personal Injury Settlements
Black Lives Matter – Race is a Factor in Personal Injury Settlements On average, a Black man in the U.S. earns 25% less than a white man. Black women earn 36% less than white men, and Latinx women earn 46% less. Have you heard statistics like these in the news? Sadly, these statistics are due […]
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 […]