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Category: Car Accidents — Page 15 of 22

What to Do If You Are a Hit-and-Run Accident Victim

January 8, 2018 by

If you drive, bike or walk in Los Angeles County, there is a good chance you will be a hit-and-run accident victim. After an increase in hit-and-runs in the Los Angeles area in 2015-2016, a local news station studied California Highway Patrol (CHP) car crash data. The reporters found more than 28,000 reported hit-and-run accidents in Los Angeles County in 2015. In fact, half of all traffic incidents in Los Angeles County are hit-and-run cases, compared to a national average of 11%. While most … [Read more...]

4 Things to Know Before Accepting a Car Accident Settlement Offer

January 3, 2018 by

After the trauma of being in a car accident, it's natural to want life to return to normal as quickly as possible. You want to regain your health, get your car fixed, and get back to work. So a quick car accident settlement with the insurance company can sound very inviting. Resolving your claim and getting cash quickly can take a big item off your to-do list. But before you accept a car accident settlement offer, you should understand the whole picture.  As a car accident attorney, I walk … [Read more...]

The Police Car Accident Report Says I Was At Fault. Can I Still Sue?

August 18, 2017 by

Let’s say you are in a car accident with another driver and suffer a broken arm. You call the police, and after accessing the scene, he writes a car accident report. To your surprise and dismay, when you get a copy of the report, you see the responding officer blames you for the accident. Can you still sue the other driver for your broken arm? The short answer is, yes. As a Long Beach Car Accident Lawyer I have seen more inaccurate police accident reports than you can imagine. So just because a … [Read more...]

Did an Excluded Driver Have an Accident While Driving Your Car?

May 25, 2017 by

There are lots of ways to save money on your car insurance, but is it always the right thing to do? As a Long Beach car accident lawyer, I have seen that some savings are not worth it. California law requires all drivers to purchase at least a minimum amount of liability insurance. You can control the cost by adjusting how much coverage you buy and what deductible you set. But the main factor in determining your insurance premium, is risk. Insurance carriers judge risk using … [Read more...]

Is Drowsy Driving the Overlooked Epidemic in America?

December 6, 2016 by

Don't drink and drive.  This familiar warning has been broadcast for decades.  And while the no drinking and driving campaign is important, other real driving dangers are being overlooked.  One of those dangers is drowsy driving.  Drowsy driving has reached epidemic proportions in the United States.  Experts say drowsy driving can be every bit as dangerous as drunk driving, yet it is not getting much public attention.  As a personal injury attorney who sees the horrible results of drowsy driving … [Read more...]

Distracted Teenage Driving – Is Your Child at Risk?

November 29, 2016 by

For California teenagers, their 16th birthday means the freedom of the road.  For parents of those teenagers, age 16 is the beginning of increased insurance costs and sleepless nights.  Do parents of teenage drivers have reason to be worried?  The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's  new report on driver distraction says yes.  As a personal injury attorney, I have seen first-hand the devastation distracted teenage driving can cause. We know that driving while distracted puts lives at risk.  Yet … [Read more...]

Can You Sue for Losses When You’re Partly at Fault for a Car Accident?

November 22, 2016 by

Auto accidents are sometimes caused by more than one driver.  When two or more people are responsible for a crash, California comparative negligence laws kick in.  These laws allow you to hold another driver accountable for your damages, even when you are partially to blame.  But as a car accident attorney, I can tell you that cases involving multiple at-fault drivers are complicated. Comparative negligence is the key for auto accident victims who bare some responsibility for an accident, but … [Read more...]

Who is the Best Expert in a Car Accident Case?

October 27, 2016 by

Expert testimony can make or break an auto accident case.  Experts are not always required in car accident lawsuits.  However, experts are helpful in complex cases, those involving multiple parties, and/or when liability is not clear.  As a car accident lawyer I use experts who help jurors understand the impact of injuries on accident victims and their families. Expert witnesses analyze complicated issues, draw conclusions, and explain their opinions to … [Read more...]

How Are Truck-Car Accidents Different from Car-Car Accidents

August 31, 2016 by

How Are Truck-Car Accidents Different from Car-Car Accidents by Michael Waks   Because trucks are larger and heavier than cars, a truck-auto accident will have a greater impact on the car than a car-car accident. And therefore there is a greater risk victims will suffer serious injuries in a truck accident. A Long Beach auto accident attorney explains. … [Read more...]