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Slip and Fall Accidents at Colleges and Universities – 2021

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Slip and Fall Accidents at Colleges and Universities You head off to college or university intending to obtain a degree and land your dream job. What you don’t expect to happen is an injury-causing slip and fall accident. Colleges and universities across the State of California – and the nation – owe those who traverse their fair campuses and enter their hallowed halls of learning a duty of care that includes reasonably safe conditions that allow safe passage. If you’veRead More …

Car Accident Claim: The Weather Can Affect in 2021?

A wet two lane road on an overcast day

Car Accident Claim The rules of the road are dictated by what is safest for everyone who travels on them, which includes safety rules and regulations that are communicated via traffic signs, lights, and signals. Some of the most important traffic signs out there are speed limits, which state the maximum speed at which it is safe to drive (under optimal conditions). Because speed plays such a critical role in so many deadly traffic accidents, speed limits matter, but determiningRead More …

Wrongful Death Cases: How to Work in California – Full Infomation 2021

Negligence Per Se

Wrongful Death Cases If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, you can hold them responsible in a court of law and can be compensated in accordance with your financial, physical, and emotional damages. If, on the other hand, someone’s negligence leads to another person’s death, the victim obviously has no recourse. Certain of the victim’s family members, however, do have the ability to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one via a wrongful death lawsuit. If the negligenceRead More …

Texting Is the Deadliest Distraction – Full Information 2021

Most of us lead very busy lives, and we’re happy for the odd distraction or two. Once behind the wheel of a car, however, distractions can become deadly, and texting (and other text-based activities with one’s smartphone) is the most dangerous distraction of them all. If a distracted driver leaves you or someone you care about injured in a car accident, consult with an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney regarding how best to proceed. Distracted Driving Defined The CentersRead More …

Pedestrian Accidents: What Causes – Full Guidelines 2021

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Pedestrian Accidents Los Angeles isn’t exactly known for its walkability – but all of us are pedestrians at one time or another. Whether you are walking from your car to your front door or walking several miles a day, every time you are on foot and around traffic, you are at risk of involvement in a pedestrian accident. When cars and pedestrians collide, the injuries sustained can be severe – almost always for the pedestrians involved. Fortunately, in many cases,Read More …

Getting an Accident Settlement in a Covid-19 World

Why do Insurance Companies Pay Personal Injury Settlements? Accident Settlement in a Covid-19 The business model of an insurance company is to pay as little money to resolve personal injury claims in Los Angeles and to do that as late as possible. Insurance companies want to hold their personal injury settlement money as long as they can. They simply don’t have the capital to pay all of their claims right now so they pay the claims as they move toRead More …

How Much is Your Car Accident Claim Worth in 2021?

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Perhaps the most common question asked by those who are injured in a car accident claim is how much their claim worth is. For injured individuals who are facing mounting medical bills and not currently going to work and earning a paycheck, this is an extremely pressing question. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. The value of your claim is based on many factors, some out of your control. The best way to determine how much compensation you could receiveRead More …

Uber Accident: Protecting Your Rights – Full information 2021

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According to the University of Chicago, the rate of traffic deaths grew by 2-3% in cities after introducing Uber Accident and other ride-sharing apps. Even worse, this means more than 1,100 deaths. Any type of car accident can be extremely shocking and even disorienting. When you are riding in a stranger’s car and are paying for your ride, it can be even more confusing and unnerving. The steps you take immediately after and even several months into the future canRead More …

What is Your Spinal Injury Case Worth – Full Information 2021

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Although Spinal Injury cases are not common, they do happen in severe accidents. Depending on many factors, including how severe the damage is, a personal harm claim for a spinal cord injury can be quite valuable. However, the only way to ensure you receive fair compensation that will cover all of your expenses and your emotional pain and suffering is to hire a knowledgeable Los Angeles-based personal injury lawyer. It would be best to have a lawyer who understands howRead More …

Can You Recover Compensation After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

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Recover Compensation After a Hit-and-Run Accident The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimated in 2015 that 13 percent of all drivers in America were uninsured. If an uninsured driver causes an accident, they are more likely to leave the scene before it is legal for them to do so. For insurance purposes, a hit and run accident are treated like an accident in which the negligent party did not have auto insurance. The problem with uninsured drivers and hit and runRead More …