Car Accidents
SUV Rollover Risk and What You Can Do to Avoid It [2023]
[2023 Update]: Despite continued safety efforts, SUVs, pickups and vans are most susceptible to rollover accidents due to their narrow, tall build. SUV rollover risk remains an issue because they are top-heavy and have a higher center of gravity, so their balance and stability is reduced. And, while rollover accidents make up a small percentage of overall traffic accidents, the continue to account for a high percentage of accident fatalities. In fact, the National Highway Safety Administration reports that close to 35% of passenger vehicle fatalities resulted from rollovers.
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What Should I Do If My Child Was in a Car Accident?
It’s never pleasant planning for your worst nightmare, but being prepared can make an instrumental difference when forced to act fast under pressure if one day you're forced to tell emergency responders: "My child was in a car accident."
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Recovering Above the Average Settlement: Taxi Cab Accident
Residents and visitors of California still use taxi cabs all the time, either to or from the airport, to avoid driving after drinking alcohol or simply because they don't have a car of their own to drive. So, you may be wondering, "What happens if a taxi hit my car?" The answer is likely that you'll need a taxi cab accident lawyer.
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Aggressive Driving Accidents: Causes & When to Call a Lawyer
[avrek_evaluation_cta] Aggressive Driving Causes Crashes Aggressive drivers are common on any road, and notorious for causing accidents. To better understand the hazard of aggressive driving accidents, here’s an example: Imagine that someone is changing lanes without signaling and almost crashes into you. As the driver, we can react in a...
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How To Win a Lost Wages Personal Injury Claim
If you are injured in an accident and as a result of those injuries you miss work, you can try to get compensated for those lost wages or income through a lost wages personal injury claim. But, what can you sue for in a car accident claim and what information do you need in order to do that?
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Accident Fault Determination Rules in California
A traffic accident can result in minor or major injuries, and it can be difficult to determine who is at fault. Figuring out who is responsible for the crash often times depends on whether somebody was negligent. Accident fault determination rules can be complicated, which is why you want a lawyer on your side.
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How to Deal With a Car Insurance Adjuster
ll the rhetoric of the insurance industry, remember that these companies are in business to make money. They seek the welfare of their shareholders. Insurance companies and the auto insurance adjuster assigned to each claim are not on your side. This is also why the auto adjuster will always try to resolve the case for as little compensation as possible.
Street Racing Accidents: The Dangers of Drag Racing Illegally
Inspired by movie franchises and professional drivers in sports such as stock car racing, many find themselves tempted to speed in competition with other vehicles on the road. This practice may seem amusing, but ignoring the dangers of drag racing illegally in an unsanctioned event imperils the lives of drivers and everyone around them, often leading to street racing accidents, serious injuries, and even death.
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Our Settlements
Car Accident
$45000000
Client suffered a traumatic brain injury after a vehicle smashed into the back of her parked vehicle; the insurance company failed to pay the $250,000 policy in a timely manner.
U-Haul Accident
$42750000
U-Haul failed to properly maintain and repair a vehicle, causing traumatic brain injury.
Motorcycle Accident
$27000000
Our team represented an injured motorcyclist and won well over the $50k insurance policy limit.
Pedestrian Accident
$10025000
Client was fatally injured when they fell onto the roadway and were ran over.
