Category: Car Accidents

Anytime an individual has to make an insurance claim or file a lawsuit against another individual, they will most certainly run into some resistance from the insurance carrier(s) involved. There are various ways that insurance carriers could seek to devalue or even deny a valid car accident claim. Here, we want to examine how insurance…

Accidents involving Uber, Lyft, or any other type of rideshare service can be confusing for those who sustain injuries and property damage. This is particularly true when it comes to determining liability for the incident. Here, we want to discuss how liability gets determined after a rideshare accident in California. We strongly encourage any injury…

If you were cited for speeding after a vehicle accident in California, you might think that you are not able to recover compensation for your injuries or property damage. That may not be the case, particularly if the negligence of another driver also contributed to the incident. California operates under a “pure comparative negligence” system….

Yes, receiving a ticket could affect your car accident claim, particularly if the citation revolves around placing some of the blame for the incident on you. However, that does not necessarily mean that you will recover no compensation at all. Here, we want to review how a citation could affect your car accident claim as…

California law mandates that all vehicle owners carry insurance to ensure that there is someone to pay expenses in the aftermath of an accident. State law requires that all drivers carry at least $15,000 of bodily injury liability coverage per person and $30,000 of bodily injury coverage per incident. Additionally, drivers must carry $5,000 in…

Accidents can lead to substantial vehicle damage, and it is crucial for individuals to be able to repair or replace their vehicles promptly and properly. However, there are various laws and regulations that crash victims need to be aware of when they begin the process of getting their vehicle fixed. These laws revolve around estimates,…

Accidents involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles can result in massive property damage and serious injuries. When a collision between traditional passenger vehicles and larger commercial trucks occurs, there will certainly be an investigation by law enforcement officials and insurance carriers. However, commercial truck accidents also involve other reporting requirements, as these are “DOT-recordable” incidents….

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that individuals sustain when a vehicle accident occurs. Even though this injury is most commonly associated with rear-end accidents, it can occur in any type of vehicle accident. If you or somebody you love has sustained whiplash in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another…

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident that caused property damage or injuries, you should be able to recover compensation. However, a successful personal injury claim after a vehicle accident revolves around gathering evidence. One key piece of evidence could be eyewitness statements. Here, we want to discuss…

Most individuals know that they have to carry insurance on their vehicles at all times in order to remain legal on California roadways. However, what type of insurance do you need? How much insurance is required? Do you have to carry uninsured motorist coverage? Here, we want to examine California car insurance laws so that…