What Type of Insurance for Bicycles Will Cover My California Bicycle Claim?

What Type of Insurance for Bicycles Will Cover My California Bicycle Claim?

California is a popular state for bicyclists, especially in some of the bigger cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. With beautiful, sunny weather practically year-round, who wouldn’t want to spend more time outside on a bike?  Unfortunately, just as California is a dangerous state for car traffic, it is also one of the most […]

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Why is California Ebike Insurance So Important?

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Do you have insurance to protect you after an ebike crash? Now’s a good time to review the basics of ebike insurance to see whether you’re fully covered. If you own an ebike, you’re part of a nationwide movement to make traveling more affordable and accessible. In California and across the nation, ebikes are now […]

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$600,000 California Rideshare Passenger Accident Settlement

Have you ever seen a horrific traffic accident and wondered what happened afterward? This is the story of a real rideshare accident where the team at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers helped a California traffic accident survivor claim the compensation they deserved. An environmental planner was a passenger in a rideshare vehicle traveling near Portola […]

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$500,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement

$500,000 Pedestrian Accident Settlement

An elderly California resident was struck by a car while walking home from the grocery store. She was using the crosswalk at 7th Avenue and Judah Street in the Sunset District of San Francisco when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and turned left.  California pedestrian accidents like this are all too common and […]

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What is the Difference Between Actual and Punitive Damages?

What is the Difference Between Actual and Punitive Damages?

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. When you […]

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Passenger Vans Susceptible to Rollover Accidents

Passenger Vans Susceptible to Rollover Accidents

Technically, any vehicle can roll over in an accident. It all depends on the individual circumstances of the situation. However, some vehicles are more susceptible to rollover accidents due to how they are designed and how weight is distributed inside the vehicle. And passenger vans are one such vehicle that is more prone to rollover […]

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Can I Recover Compensation as a Pedestrian Injured in an E-Scooter Accident?

Can I Recover Compensation as a Pedestrian Injured in an E-Scooter Accident?

The use of e-scooters is becoming increasingly common, especially in major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Unfortunately, riders do not always operate these scooters with precaution, and they can cause accidents the same as drivers operating any other motor vehicle.  And while California law requires e-scooters to be ridden on the road or […]

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What Happens When a Dog Bites a Child and Causes Injury in California

What Happens When a Dog Bites a Child and Causes Injury in California

More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. And while anybody can be the victim of a dog attack, a recent study conducted by a California hospital shows that young children are most at risk—particularly children between the ages of 1 and 5.  Unfortunately, children get bitten more often than adults, and […]

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Compensation from a Collapsed Lung After a Car Accident

Compensation from a Collapsed Lung After a Car Accident

Compensation from a Collapsed Lung After a Car Accident With an increase in vehicles on the road as well as more distractions coming into drivers’ lives every day, a greater number of car accidents with injuries is an unfortunate reality. In the Bay Area, car accident injuries and fatalities continue to rise. Due to seatbelts […]

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Are Electric Cars Safer than Gas Cars?

Are Electric Cars Safer than Gas Cars?

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. If you […]

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