Why You Need Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Bakersfield personal injury attorney, Danay Gonzalez, shares four very important reasons why everyone needs Uninsured (UM) / Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage in her TikTok video. Covers you when the at fault driver has no coverage. Covers you when the at fault driver doesn’t have ENOUGH coverage. Covers you if the at fault driver is…
Can a Passenger Be Charged for Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving, or any activity that removes a driver’s attention from the act of driving, is a very dangerous practice. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,841 people died due to distracted driving in 2018 alone. When we think of distracted driving, we often assume the driver bears sole responsibility for…
Who is Liable for an Accident Caused by Dangerous Roads?
A car accident can happen due to many factors. Negligent driving behaviors, from drinking and driving to running a red light, are among the most common causes of these collisions, and California’s insurance laws reflect this reality. California follows a fault-based insurance system, which requires drivers responsible for car accidents to pay for their…
What to do if You’ve Been Hurt in a Car Crash
Danay Gonzalez, Bakersfield personal attorney at Rodriguez & Associates, created a TikTok video sharing tips on what to do if you’ve been hurt in a car crash. Call the police so that they can make a report Exchange your contact, license, and insurance information Take photos of the damage, injuries, and the scene Seek…
Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can result in serious, debilitating medical conditions, including broken bones, spinal cord damage, paralysis, and traumatic brain damage. If you suffer severe injuries in a car crash, you may need to undergo intensive treatment that could continue for years in the future. This medical care requires adequate insurance and funds to pay…
How Do Insurance Companies Investigate a Car Accident?
After a California car accident, you may wonder what to do next. Since California is a fault-based insurance state, the person responsible for your accident is responsible for paying for your damages, or the losses you suffer due to the crash. This means you have two main pathways to compensation: an insurance claim or…
Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys in Bakersfield
A “hit-and-run” accident is when someone leaves the scene of an accident that s/he was involved in. These accidents typically involve two (or more) vehicles or a pedestrian or cyclist and a vehicle. If the responsible party for the accident flees the scene, and is not caught, the injured party can still recover compensation…
What Are the Top Reasons for Insurance Denials?
Filing a car accident claim should be a simple process — since California is a fault insurance state, the person responsible for your accident is liable for your damages. However, insurance companies often deny claims for a number of reasons, ranging from questions of fault to bad faith practices. Understanding these common reasons can…
Types of Truck Accidents
According to the 2018 report from American Trucking Associations, 11.49 billion tons of freight was transported by large commercial trucks (also referred to as semis, big rigs or tractor-trailers) in 2018. Trucks are on our roads and highways daily and, unfortunately, truck accidents happen due to driver fatigue, mechanical failures, unsafe driving, and other…
My Car Accident Claim Was Denied by Insurance – Now What?
You’ve been in a car accident that was not your fault. You file a claim with the other party’s auto insurance company for car repairs, medical expenses, and other damages. To your surprise, the claim is denied! As car accident attorneys in Bakersfield, we hear about situations like this a lot. Why would my…