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Car accidents are terrible experiences for anyone involved. Whether you are the driver of the vehicle involved in a collision, a passenger, or a pedestrian, car accidents can affect anyone. Unfortunately, making poor decisions after an accident can make a terrible experience much worse than it has to be. By avoiding the following “10…

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Liability Insurance Policy Limits: What Are They?

5 Jul at 8:35 pm

Liability insurance, such as automobile insurance coverage, comes with a policy limit, which refers to the maximum amount of money that the insurance company will pay on behalf of the insured responsible for the accident and the damages that they caused. For example, in California, the minimum liability coverage an insurer can sell is…

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What is Traumatic Brain Injury?

30 Jun at 11:33 pm

According to the Mayo Clinic, traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. Traumatic brain injury can also be caused by an object that goes through brain tissue, such as a bullet. Mild traumatic brain injury may affect one’s brain cells temporarily while more-serious traumatic brain…

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What are Survival Actions?

28 Jun at 12:25 am

In California, when a family member dies because of another’s negligence, there are two types of lawsuits that may be filed. Wrongful death lawsuits are brought by members of the decedent’s family for the harms that the family of the deceased suffered. A survival action is the lawsuit that the deceased person would have…

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What is a “loss of consortium” claim?

31 May at 1:07 pm

Was your spouse recently injured? You might have your own claim as well. In California, the spouse to an injured person can bring forward a “loss of consortium” claim. (Rodriguez v. Bethlehem Steel Corp. (1974) 12 Cal.ed 382, 408.) This type of claim gives potential for an accident victim’s spouse or registered domestic partner to argue that…

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What To Do After A Car Accident?

16 May at 7:09 pm

Whether you were at fault, or not at fault, for a car accident in California, the steps you take post-accident are very important and can impact your rights. First and foremost, under California Vehicle Code Section 16025, drivers must share and exchange insurance information after a car accident. The Vehicle Code requires a driver…

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Hit by a DUI Driver in California?

3 May at 12:38 am

A driver is considered intoxicated when alcohol and/or drugs impair his or her ability to operate a vehicle safely. Not surprisingly, driving intoxicated is unlawful in the state of California. California Vehicle Code Section 23152 subdivisions (a), (f), and (g) make it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while “under the influence” of…

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