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Who Pays When A Driver Causes An Auto Accident Without Insurance?

June 25, 2018 by

California does not require drivers to have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. Since it is optional, many drivers think it is not needed. As an experienced car accident attorney, I consider UM and UIM coverage to be essential protections for all drivers. In my 35 years of representing car accident victims, I have seen too many cases where a driver causes an auto accident without insurance, leaving the victim with lifelong injuries and no insurance … [Read more...]

What To Do After A Car Accident In An Uber Car

June 20, 2018 by

To say that rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are popular in Southern California is quite an understatement. Rideshare trips are used for daily work commutes, running errands, and going out on the town. They’re so popular because they provide flexibility and ease of mind: passengers don’t need to worry about parking or how many drinks they have at a party. Passengers might worry, though about what to do after a car accident in an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare vehicle. If you are the … [Read more...]

Who Pays For A Victim’s Injuries When A Property Owner Has No Liability Insurance?

June 18, 2018 by

If you’ve recently been injured on someone’s property, you have many concerns. Maybe you twisted your ankle after tripping on a hidden sprinkler head at a neighbor’s house. Perhaps you fell while walking on uneven steps at a local store. Or maybe you slipped on water in your grocery store produce section. Regardless of how you got hurt, you’d like some help paying your bills and making up for lost time at work and home. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s negligence. If your injury … [Read more...]

What if an Uber driver hits your car?

June 15, 2018 by

Tens of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers cruise the streets of Southern California. Some of these drivers cause car accidents. So, who pays you if an Uber driver hits your car and injures you and your passengers? As a car accident victim, you are entitled to compensation for your all your damages. This includes expenses related to any personal injuries, pain and suffering, and auto accident damage. The at-fault driver’s auto insurance should pay you. But when the at-fault driver is an … [Read more...]

Which Dog Bites Are The Most Dangerous?

June 13, 2018 by

Parents want to keep their children safe from dog attacks without making them scared of dogs. My advice to parents is to teach children how to be safe around all dogs. After representing dog bite victims for 35 years, I know that any dog can bite in certain situations. If a dog bites your child, contact an experienced dog bite attorney as soon as possible after seeking medical care. California dog owners are responsible for damage caused when their dogs bite people. An experienced dog bite … [Read more...]

How Use Of Social Media After Slip And Fall Accidents Hurts Personal Injury Claims

June 12, 2018 by

It is rare to find a person in Long Beach or the greater Los Angeles area who does not use social media. This includes victims of all kinds of personal injury accidents. So, it may come as a surprise when personal injury attorneys advise victims to cease all use of social media after slip and fall accidents. Following that advice is hard. The Pew Research Center, which studies social media use, says that over 70% of Americans use social media platforms. Social media users include people of all … [Read more...]

Will my insurance increase after an auto accident?

June 6, 2018 by

A major personal injury is one of the top 10 most stressful life events. Car accidents are a primary cause of major personal injuries. Even when car wrecks don’t cause serious injuries, they generate significant stress. On top of injuries and repair bills, car crash victims worry about an insurance increase after an auto accident. Thankfully, auto insurance companies do not penalize victims in car accidents by increasing their premiums. Who pays for the costs of a car crash? In California, the … [Read more...]

Dog Bite Homeowners Insurance Claims: Am I Covered?

June 4, 2018 by

Dog bites are more common than most people would think. Dogs bite 4.5 million people each year. About 20% of these dog bite victims require medical attention. If a dog recently bit you, you may wonder if the dog’s owner has dog bite homeowners insurance. In California, dog owners are responsible for all damages resulting from a dog bite. A dog owner’s homeowners insurance usually pays for bite victims’ medical care and related damages. If the dog owner is not insured, or the insurance limits … [Read more...]

Who pays the vet bills when one dog bites another dog?

June 1, 2018 by

In California, a dog owner is responsible for any injuries caused when their dog bites a person. But what if the dog bite victim is another dog? California’s dog bite law does not apply to situations where one dog bites another dog. Despite this, when a dog bite victim is a canine, the victim’s owner can often recover damages. California Dog Owners Are Strictly Liable for Dog Bites California’s dog bite statute says “(a) The owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person … [Read more...]

Can I sue if I signed a “not responsible for accidents” waiver?

April 25, 2018 by

Activities including beach rentals, bungee jumping, and gym memberships require accident waivers. If you get hurt in one of these activities, does a “not responsible for accidents waiver” mean that the business owner doesn’t have to pay for your injuries? The correct answer is “it depends.” Most people don’t realize that a liability waiver is a legal contract between the person signing it and the business (or individuals) named in the waiver. This means that if the liability waiver meets … [Read more...]