Is There a Cap on Personal Injury Claims?
If you are filing a Bakersfield personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim, you may wonder what your chances are of receiving a multi-million-dollar settlement like some of the cases you read about in the media. Settlement amounts vary from case to case, and different states may place a cap on the amount of damages…
Do You Need to Report a Car Accident in California?
Car accidents are very common occurrences on California roads, from serious multi-car collisions to minor bumps and scratches. If you are in an accident where no one suffers serious injuries or damage, you may wonder if you need to report the car accident to law enforcement or the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, California…
What Benefits Am I Entitled to If My Spouse Was Killed in a Trucking Accident?
Losing a spouse in a trucking accident is a tragic and difficult experience in multiple ways. Emotionally, you have to cope with the pain of losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. You may also experience a variety of other damages, such as loss of economic support and the high cost of…
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Truck Driver’s Insurance Company?
If you recently suffered injuries in a semi-truck accident, you may have received a call or visit from an insurance claims adjuster. This adjuster may tell you that he or she wants to receive a recorded statement from you about the accident. He or she may claim that the company wants to settle your…
How Long Do Semi-Truck Accident Cases Last?
If you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you could experience significant damages in the months to come. Due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles, you may suffer from serious injuries in these accidents, as well as extensive damage to your car and belongings. You can claim damages for…
How Much do Truck Accident Lawyers Cost?
Being involved in a truck accident can be just as damaging as it is frightening. Truck accidents cause significant damage to passenger cars because of their size. If you’ve been in a collision with a truck, you might want seek the consult of a professional truck accident lawyer. However, it is important to know…
California Comparative Fault Laws
Most states abide by either comparative fault or contributory negligence laws when it comes to recovery for car accidents. Comparative fault is the norm, with only a handful of states still using contributory negligence laws. California uses a pure comparative fault rule. After an auto accident, the courts may assign a portion of fault…
What Happens if You Hit a Car that is Illegally Parked?
Many car accident cases are not black and white. It is not always easy to identify who was at fault or what caused the accident. In some cases, both drivers could share fault for the auto collision. In others, one party may be solely at fault. If you strike a vehicle that someone illegally…
California Collision Repair Laws and Regulations
After an auto collision, one of the main goals for victims is to repair the damage to their vehicles. In California, collision repair laws and regulations determine how and when a vehicle owner can get auto repairs. As a California car accident victim, you must comply with regulations through your insurance company and state…
What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car
Many low-speed, low-value auto accidents happen in parking lots and garages, and any parked vehicle on the street is potentially susceptible to damage from passing negligent motorists. If another driver hits your parked car, you should know what to expect from the situation. In the event you happen to be in or around your…