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Most drivers in California are aware of the “point system” used by the state DMV. This is the system in which each traffic ticket violation is assigned a point value. These points are added to your driving record, and once you exceed a certain number of points, you could lose your driving privileges temporarily or permanently. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains a similar point system used to track the safety record of...

In the immediate aftermath of being involved in a car accident, the last thing you want to be focused on is how to talk to an insurance claims adjuster. Rightfully so, your focus needs to be on receiving medical care for any injuries you sustained and getting your vehicle back on the road. However, you are going to have to talk to an insurance claims adjuster soon after your car accident, and you need to...

Unfortunately, many car accidents in and around this area result in an injury for one or more parties involved. According to data available from the California Office of Traffic Safety, we know that there were more than 272,000 total car accident injuries during the latest reporting year across the state. Out of these injuries, more than 14,000 were considered severe. It is not uncommon for car accident victims to sustain injuries such as broken and...

Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident, but the reality is that these incidents are going to occur. In most cases, the process of obtaining compensation in the aftermath of a crash is going to involve car insurance carriers. However, many people are not familiar with the process involved in a car insurance settlement. While this may seem straightforward, you need to know what to expect in order to maximize the compensation you...

By Drew Harbur We have all experienced innumerable changes to our personal and professional lives over the last month. Many of us are working remotely and navigating the various challenges accompanying that shift. Additionally, it seems that each day brings new orders/guidance with subsequent revisions, modifications and adaptations. For those of us practicing in multiple jurisdictions and across state and federal courts, it has required considerable diligence to monitor each court’s varying approach to the...