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September 3rd, 2022
How Can A Lawyer Help Me?
When you get into an accident and suffer minor or major injuries, it can change your life dramatically. Suddenly you are left with expenses that you need to figure out how to pay for. Your mind may be racing as you try to decide your next move. Get help from an experienced lawyer while you can before it is too late to submit a claim. These are a few of the benefits you can have if you decide to consult with a lawyer regarding a personal injury claim. Do a Case Evaluation Getting a case evalua...
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August 12th, 2022
Do Not Do These Things If You Are Injured in an Accident
If you are injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, those injuries not only have an impact on your physical and emotional wellbeing, but they can also have a significant impact on your financial well-being, as well. If you are unable to work while you recover, you may have used up all your sick and vacation time and have no income coming in, all while the medical bills pile up with all the treatment you need for those injuries. Fortunately, acc...
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May 27th, 2020
Accident Information in Southern California Leads to Insurance Hikes
If you own a car in southern California, you may have noticed your car insurance premiums bump up in 2020. In this article we’ll look at publicly available accident information, as well as other potential reasons for a hike in premiums. Insurance companies manage risk. When premiums (the cost of an insurance policy) rise, it means the actuaries (the people that set insurance rates) are predicting an increase in the number and cost of accidents in the year ahead. The Increasing Costs of...
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April 9th, 2020
Truck Accidents Injury Info
More than 10 million trucks traveled on U.S. roads in 2012 and have continued to increase their road presence in recent years as businesses move more goods across the country to meet growing market demands. The combined annual mileage of trucks in the U.S. is over 163 billion miles, mostly run on highways. Their increased road presence expose motorists and passengers of smaller motor vehicles to risks of serious and fatal injuries. Truck Accident Statistics An estimated 500,000 truck accidents...
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April 9th, 2020
Caitlyn Jenner Files Action Against “Stalker Defendants”
Being a celebrity is not for the faint of heart. For many celebrities, the only chance at privacy is within the confines of one's home or living quarters. Although this may become the norm for many celebrities, it often goes too far with paparazzi behavior that is distracting, frightening, and dangerous. Some celebrities have described being involved in high speed chases as they were fleeing paparazzi. Although you may feel responsible for an accident or incident, there may be a claim to be fil...
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April 9th, 2020
Pedestrian Killed In Southern California Crash: Family Could Recover Damages
In April, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver who is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. 21-year-old David Dominguez was charged with a slew of crimes after he reportedly sped through a stop sign and hit the 50-year-old Garold Allen Crosbie as he properly crossed with the light in the crosswalk. Dominguez inserted a plea of not guilty to charges of felony gross vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run with injury, felony driving under the ...
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April 9th, 2020
ONMOGUL SUB 06/20/2017: Truck Accidents, Injuries on the Rise in Southern California
As April came to a close in sunny Southern California, accidents caused by big-rig trucks seemed to dominate the news. On April 25, Interstate 5 in Los Angeles came to a grinding halt after an 18-wheeler swerved across the freeway’s center median and crashed into a tanker truck traveling in the opposition direction. The crash caused a chain reaction involving at least three passenger vehicles, a van, and another truck. The driver of the truck that initially caused the accident died and at lea...
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April 9th, 2020
SUB CASTEXT: Considering a Civil Lawsuit After a DUI Accident
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in California can have serious criminal consequences, including time in prison, revoked driving privileges, and significant fines. California also allows victims of DUI accidents to file personal injury lawsuits against the drunk drivers who cause an injury-causing accident. The success of a civil lawsuit doesn’t depend on the success of a conviction, but a conviction can help to carry required the burden of proof. Last month, a California driv...
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April 9th, 2020
Fireworks Users Must Exercise Extreme Caution
Summertime in California is a time for celebration. The weather invites us outdoors and encourages us to enjoy the mountains, ocean, beaches, ballgames, and concerts. Celebrations and outdoor activities surge on and around the Fourth of July. As the Fourth of July comes and goes, hospitals will be packed with Californians who are injured by fireworks celebrations. In fact, hospitalizations for firework-related injuries are most common in the month of July. Data from the US Consumer Product Saf...
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April 9th, 2020
PUB LVNV: Motorcycles and Lane Splitting: Liability After a Crash
California is home to some of the country’s most beautiful thoroughfares and scenery. This makes it very attractive to motorcycle riders from across the country. California also has relatively relaxed motorcycle laws. It is the only state in the country that does not expressly forbid and prohibit lane-splitting. Rather, lane-splitting is more of a gray area and discretion is left in the hands of California Highway Patrol (CHP). Earlier this year attempts to adopt lane-splitting regulations wa...
