Most workers’ compensation claims involve only two parties – the employee and the employer. However, if a third party’s negligence causes injuries to the employee, there are other options available to the injured individual. Most common scenarios where this situation arises are when an employee is involved in an auto…
As in any type of accident, it is always a good idea to contact an experienced injury lawyer for advice regarding your rights and responsibilities. However, the following simple, yet important steps can and should be taken by a person who is a victim of a hit and run accident:…
As I was pondering the subject of my next blog entry today, I got a call from a client who was just involved in an auto accident a few days ago. The facts of the accident clearly suggest that the other party is responsible for the accident and she is…
Pedestrians are most vulnerable when it comes to injuries resulting from negligent acts of drivers on our roads. Injuries arising out of auto, motorcycle or truck vs. pedestrian accidents tend to be more serious than other types of injury accidents. Unfortunately many pedestrian accidents result in permanent injuries such as…
Drunk drivers pose a disproportionately higher risk to everyone on public roads and highways. Accidents involving drunk drivers involve complex legal issues that can be best handled by a personal injury attorney. If you are a pedestrian, motorcyclists or driver of a car and have been injured by a drunk…
We are often asked by our clients about insurance coverages required by law in California. The California Insurance Code Section 11580.1b requires all passenger vehicles to carry liability insurance coverage with the following minimum limits: $15,000 for injury/death to one person. $30,000 for injury/death to more than one person. $5,000…
Being involved in an accident can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. Injuries resulting from an accident can cause great pain and anguish for the the victims. A personal injury attorney can assist an injured person by securing medical treatment and dealing with the insurance companies. Insurance companies are…