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May 21st, 2018
What is an Auto Accident Release Form and Should I Sign One?
Car accidents can be incredibly painful, emotionally overwhelming, and financially stressful. The average cost of a bodily injury claim is somewhere around $15,000, while catastrophic injuries can cost a car accident victim hundreds of thousands of dollars. As an accident victim, you are generally entitled to recover compensation for your injuries. This compensation can be recouped from a traditional insurance claim and/or a civil personal injury lawsuit for damages. If it’s clear that you we...
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April 18th, 2018
Are You Required to Report a Los Angeles Car Accident?
If you are involved in a Los Angeles car accident, you may wonder if you have a legal obligation to report the crash to police? The answer may surprise you. Unless you or another person has suffered a bodily injury or sustained significant property damage, you generally do not have a duty to report an accident. However, just because you are not legally required to call police, it may be in your best interest to report your accident. When Am I Required to Report a Los Angeles Car Accident? In Ca...
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April 10th, 2018
Four Most Common Car Accidents
Car accidents are increasingly common on Los Angeles roads and highways. These crashes can cause you to suffer serious and life-changing injuries. The risk of suffering certain injuries often depends on the type of crash in which you are involved. In Los Angeles, some types of car accidents occur more frequently than others. Rear-End Collision Rear-end collisions are the most frequently reported type of car accident in the country. In fact, 28 percent of all car accidents are rear-end crashes. ...
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February 9th, 2018
Determining Liability After a Car Accident
Most fatal car accidents happen at night, while drivers are intoxicated, or during bad weather. When these tragic accidents happen during the middle of the afternoon in broad daylight, families of car accident victims may have a difficult time understanding why their loved ones were unexpectedly taken from them. The family members of a man and two women who were recently killed in a Lancaster car accident are likely grappling with these issues. The crash, which also injured four other people, i...
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November 6th, 2017
PUB: G-Blog – Compensation in Los Angeles Car Accident Lawsuits
Car accidents can be expensive. Serious accidents can result in extensive property damage and bodily injuries. Americans, on average, do not have enough saved away to pay for the cost of recovering from a car accident. In Los Angeles, car accident victims can file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation from the person(s) that caused the accident. These lawsuits must follow specific procedural guidelines. A successful lawsuit will include evidence that supports your argument of why yo...
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October 22nd, 2017
Will Legal Marijuana Cause More Traffic Problems for California?
Medical marijuana has been legal in California for more than two decades. In 2018, recreational marijuana will be legal, as well. Will the further legalization of marijuana pose a significant threat to the safety of California drivers? This is a question posed by many opponents to the legalization of marijuana. California has already seen an increase in traffic accidents over the past decade. Opponents point to the established and well-known dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Th...
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October 10th, 2017
Filing a Whiplash Claim After a Los Angeles Car Accident
Car accidents are increasingly common in Los Angeles. In 2014, there were more than 75,000 car accident-related injuries and deaths in Los Angeles County. Victims who are involved in Los Angeles car accidents can suffer from a variety of debilitating and painful injuries. Whiplash is among the most common injuries that drivers and passengers will suffer in a Los Angeles car accident. If you were involved in a Los Angeles car accident and suffered a whiplash injury you may be entitled to com...
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September 26th, 2017
Family Seeking Compensation for Death of Son in Pasadena Drunk Driving Accident
Last year, a 17-year-old teen was killed in a car accident when drove his car into a concrete post near the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The boy was reportedly on his way home from a house party and under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. His parents are now seeking damages from a man who they claim is responsible for their son’s death. Specifically, they claim that the man provided alcohol to their underage (and minor) son. He then did nothing to prevent the teen from getting behi...
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September 7th, 2017
Police Reports Can Help Your Personal Injury Attorney Maximize Your Recovery
If you are involved in a car accident you should immediately report the crash to the local police and request to have an officer sent to the scene. When the officer arrives, ask that they begin to complete a Traffic Collision Report. This report, often referred to as a police report, will be a great help to the personal injury attorney you hire if you decide to pursue a claim for damages. Failing to request and obtain a police report could be a disservice to your case and ultimately reduce you...
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February 25th, 2017
Is Your Car Totaled?
A car accident affects your life significantly. Even if you escape physical injury, you still have the lingering effects of the trauma and, most often, the tedious aftermath of insurance claims, adjusters, rental cars, and car repairs. If your car suffers little damage, your insurance company or the responsible party’s insurance company pays for the reasonable repairs to your car. If the cost of repairing your car exceeds its value or comes within reach of the value threshold, however, your i...
