The most important thing you should know when dealing with an insurance company adjuster after an accident is they are not your friend. You are inherently in an adversarial position when making an insurance claim because you want to maximize your compensation while insurance companies want to minimize it to protect their profits. This…
The California Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a study into drivers with no license or licenses that were suspended and revoked and found that these individuals were three times more likely to cause a fatal crash than licensed drivers. It stands to reason that drivers who risk driving without a valid driver’s license will…
If you were involved in a car accident, you might be wondering whether you even need a car accident lawyer or whether you can handle the claim yourself. There’s no law that says you have to hire a lawyer after a car accident. You might even be able to resolve your claim on your…
You were injured as a result of a car accident and there is no dispute as to who was at fault for causing the accident. The insurance company “accepted liability” and paid for the damage to your car but now the insurance company does not want to pay for your injury claim. New clients…
Slip or trip and fall accidents can happen unexpectedly, leaving victims with injuries and a myriad of concerns. If you’ve experienced a slip or trip and fall in San Diego, California, and you have been injured it’s essential to know the steps to take to protect your well-being and potential legal rights. In this…
As the holiday season approaches The San Diego Union Tribune featured an article educating the community of the risks companies take when hosting end of the year events that serve alcoholic drinks. The article highlights the ruling of the San Diego division of the California Court of Appeal in the 2013 case of Purton v. Marriott…
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident you might be dealing with reporting the accident to the police, car insurance companies and the DMV. As you may have suspected there are laws for which accidents need to be reported, who the accident needs to be reported to and when an accident needs to…
If you have been involved in a car accident and are seeking compensation for your injuries the insurance companies will be asking for various documents. This article is a resource to help gather basic documents to make your personal injury claim following a car accident. Police Report / Traffic Collision Report If the police…
Two of the most common questions we get from our personal injury clients who were injured in a car accident are (1) “how long is my case going to take?” (2) “how much money is a fair amount for the resolution of my case?” We hear this question at initial consultations and throughout the…
When you have been involved in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you are entitled to recover for your losses. The losses an individual suffers varies from accident to accident and no two people have the same case. Property Damage The first loss that is generally dealt with following a…