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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]