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Sustaining an injury or property damage in a vehicle accident can be an incredibly challenging experience to go through, but individuals should be able to recover compensation if another party was at fault for the incident. However, there are times when there are shared fault incidents. Here, we want to review what happens in California if an individual is partially at fault for their own injuries or property damage. Understanding California’s Pure Comparative Negligence System...

Sustaining an injury or property damage in an accident caused by a hit-and-run driver is not only a confusing experience but a frustrating one. Securing compensation after a hit-and-run incident can be incredibly challenging. Here, we want to discuss various compensation options after a hit-and-run accident occurs in California. We encourage you to reach out to an attorney if you have any questions about what steps you need to take right now. Hit-and-Run is a...

Pedestrian accidents often lead to major injuries. Vehicles are much heavier than the human body, and they can inflict significant damage. Unfortunately, the human body often undergoes two impacts when a collision occurs - a first impact with the vehicle and a secondary impact with the ground. Here, we want to review some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents in our area of California. Pedestrian Accidents in California Information from the California Office...

Individuals who sustain injuries or illnesses caused by the negligent actions of a medical professional should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, medical malpractice claims are notoriously challenging. The first step is ensuring that the medical malpractice claim gets filed within the time frame set forth by the state of California, called the medical malpractice statute of limitations. The Usual Timeframe for Medical Malpractice Claims Under California law, and just like any...

When a motorist opens their car door when a bicyclist is coming their way, this creates a sudden obstacle for the cyclist. Often this causes an accident that seriously harms the bicyclist. By checking their surroundings before opening the doors of a car, drivers and their passengers can avoid dooring accidents. Injuries Caused by Dooring Accidents Though you may safely ride your bicycle, you cannot predict what other drivers and their passengers will do. Cyclists...