Category: compensation

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…

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….

When most people think of drunk driving accidents, they think of liability falling squarely on the impaired driver. However, there are times when other parties can be held responsible for a drunk driver’s actions. This can include servers, store owners, and any other person who supplies alcohol to the individual in question. Here, we want…

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 love has been injured due to the negligence or carelessness of another individual or entity, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Typically, this includes compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage expenses, various out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering damages. However, how do insurance carriers…

Vehicle accidents can lead to tremendous expenses for victims. Not only will a vehicle accident victim incur medical expenses if they are injured, but they can also incur tremendous property damage expenses. Even if the insurance carrier of an at-fault party pays for the repairs of the vehicle, the owner will still experience a diminished…

Typically, whenever you begin to learn a new skill, it takes some time to be able to do it well. This is true for playing instruments, playing sports and driving cars. This is why 16-year-old drivers crash more often than any other age group in California. The problem isn’t just confined to first-year drivers, however….

Children are often in more danger during a dog attack than adults, especially since it is easier for a dog to bite a child in the upper body, such as the face and neck, while a taller adult may only be bitten on the hands. Before medical help can be given to a child who…

All modern cars are equipped with airbags that are designed to keep the driver and passengers safe in the event of an accident. However, some researchers think that these may not actually be helping to reduce the amount of car accident injuries in California, as they are intended to do. The reason for this isn’t…

A fiery California accident recently claimed the life of one individual in Santa Barbara County. A fatal car accident is often attributed to a driver’s reckless or negligent behavior. Although monetary compensation cannot bring a deceased accident victim back to life, it may enable the victim’s surviving family members to move forward after such a…