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Police report and liability in the accident 2008-08-23 17:51:37 It is very important call the police immediately after the accident
, especially if any of the parties suffered serious injuries. The arriving police officer will gather all available information from the scene of the collision - the statements of parties, parts of the vehicle, if any, will make the measurements of any skidmarks on the [...] Read more:Police
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Why Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage is so important 2008-08-22 17:24:38 The direct benefits of having uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on their car insurance are obvious to most drivers. Such a coverage provides compensation for the insured’s bodily injuries and property damage in the event of collision with another driver, who does not have a valid liability insurance. In some cases, the uninsured motorist coverage also [...] Read more:Coverage
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Effective injury settlement negotiation with insurance adjuster 2008-08-21 14:38:34 Although it might appear to many consumers that insurance
companies are nothing but greedy money making machines that are only concerned with the bottom line and whose job is to shortchange or “low ball” their customers who suffer injuries in car accident and other injury incidents, it is important to remember that insurance company, like [...]
Should you buy a cheaper car insurance? 2008-08-18 17:33:44 We are all looking to have the best deal on the products and services we purchase for obvious reasons. The insurance
companies are aware of this. They know that what catches the typical consumer’s attention is such terms as “sale” and “discount.” All you have to do is look at their advertisements and the [...]
How to negotiate and settle your injury claim effectively 2008-08-18 17:00:48 1. Preliminary considerations in settling an injury claim
Most accident injury and other bodily injury claims are settled before a lawsuit is filed, and thus before the insurance carrier of a liable party is required to retain an attorney to defend the party at fault. In all likelihood, therefore, initial settlement discussions will be with an [...]
Three tips on working with a personal injury lawyer 2008-08-18 01:39:37 Here are some of the most common mistakes that can significantly reduce or even jeopardize the value of your personal injury case:
1. Waiting for too long to treat after your injury incident. Few things cast more doubt on the severity of your injuries in the eyes of the insurance companies / opposing counsel than large [...] Read more:Three
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When your lawyer acts like a “lawyer”… 2008-08-08 17:16:42 The members of legal profession have been suffering from the reputation of being arrogant, greedy, and materialistic for many generations. This long-standing stereotype is not without basis. I keep hearing from different people and my new clients about their negative experiences interacting with attorneys. “Arrogant, pompous, condescending, flamboyant” are the common terms that they [
Six signs you hired a good lawyer! 2008-07-07 18:52:26 There are thousands of lawyers in California who seem to have a similar education, licensing and specialization and yet the experience that different clients have with their attorneys is so different from one another.
So, how do you know that your attorney is the one who will provide you with quality legal representation:
1. Your attorney is [...] Read more:signs
Your five fundamental rights as a client when working with an attorney 2008-07-07 18:51:25 Many clients are not aware of their most fundamental rights when being represented by an attorney and what duties attorneys owe to their clients as a matter of law and the code of ethics. This lack of knowing your rights and your lawyer’s duties in an attorney-client relationship can hurt you as a client but [...] Read more:working
Slip-and-Fall injuries - when are you likely to recover for your injuries? 2008-06-08 18:43:14 The crucial element in proving a slip-and-fall case is demonstrating that the owner or other entity responsible for maintaining the property on which you slipped and fell was negligent in maintaining his/her property in a reasonably safe way.
Generally, if you are a customer on a property (for instance, if you are shopping at a store), [...] Read more:likely
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Do you need to be represented by a personal injury lawyer? 2008-09-14 17:48:01 One of the first questions that a person who is injured in an auto accident asks himself is whether he should handle the claim himself or retain an injury lawyer. And… if to hire a lawyer, how to find the right one - how to find an honest, aggressive legal professional who will obtain fair [...]
Punitive Damages in an Accident Injury Claim 2008-09-13 21:37:02 Punitive damages are awarded against a party to a wrongdoing, who commited the act with ill intent and malice. In other words, a party who intentionally causes harm and injury may be sued for, among other damages, punitive damages. These damages can constitue a significant portion of the recovery in an injury claim, in large [...] Read more:Injury
San Francisco personal injury accident checklist - document your pain and suffering 2008-09-05 15:30:29 Gathering evidence, talking to police and witnesses, taking photographs and making sure that you organize your paperwork properly are the last things in your mind when you are involved in an auto accident
and suffer serious injuries. However, sooner or later - the issue of being compensated for your injuries and damages will become relevant. [...] Read more:Francisco
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Pain and suffering compensation in an injury accident 2008-09-04 16:16:20 There are two broad categories of damages available in a personal injury claims in California: Economic and Non-Economic. Compensation for pain and suffering fall into the non-economic category and are often the most controversial part of any auto accident
case, partly because they are not easily defined or quantified, and partly because they can [...]
Injuries and accidents involving children in residential areas 2008-08-24 13:10:09 It seems that no matter what precautions the apartment and condominium communities take to make their are safer for pedestrians and bicyclist, people and especially small children continue being hit and severally injured by vehicles entering and exiting residentialareas
, even in gated communities. Posted speed limits, highlighted crosswalks, speed bumps and signs warning the [...] Read more:Injuries
What damages can be recovered in a wrongful death case? 2008-09-19 11:54:24 The following damages
may be recovered in a wrongful death
action:
(a) Immediate expenses associated with the wrongful death - these expenses include medical and funeral expenses incurred by the family members.
(b) Loss of wrongful death victim’s anticipated earnings in the future until time of retirement or death. The victims employment at the time of incident [...]
Avoiding motorcycle injury accidents in San Francisco Bay Area 2008-10-04 12:53:22 California and especially San FranciscoBay Area
undoubtedly has more motorcyclists than any other state due to its size and mild climate. Some of the most common motorcycle accidents is where a car turns left in front of a motorcycle at a busy intersection. This is especially likely to happen during the rush hour, at [...] Read more:San Francisco
What do insurance companies/adjusters need to settle an accident injury claim? 2008-11-05 13:29:47 Insurance adjusters need documentation to back up every protion of damage claim
in the file of any given injury accident
. If they do not have that documentation, they cannot get settlement authority from their superiors because they don’t have a basis upon which to advise their managers that a claim should be settled for a [...] Read more:insurance
Slip and fall injuries on rented property 2008-10-30 20:55:10 Any monetary recovery of damages in a slip-and-fall injury claim usually turns on whether the owner or the operator of the premises had a notice of the defect/condition that gave rise the injury. Thus, if you are a tenant at a certain property
that you are renting, and you noticed a certain, potentially dangerous condition, [...]
The importance of having uninsured motorist insurance coverage 2008-10-24 00:07:28 The importance of having uninsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage in your car insurance
policy cannot be overestimated, and considering that it only slightly increases the driver’s total insurance premium, there is no reason why you should not be having the UM coverage on your policy, especially if you are a driver in San Francisco Bay Area.
Some [...]
California Accident Injury Lawyer: Punitive Damages in an Accident Injury Claim in California 2008-09-13 21:37:02 Punitive damages are awarded against a party to a wrongdoing, who committed the act with ill intent and malice. In other words, a party who intentionally causes harm and injury may be sued for, among other damages, punitive damages. These damages can constitute a significant portion of the recovery in an injury claim, in large [...] Read more:Lawyer
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