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What Is a DOT-Recordable Accident?

Car Accidents,truck accidents | May 20, 2022

Accidents involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles can result in massive property damage and serious injuries. When a collision between traditional passenger vehicles and larger commercial trucks occurs, there will certainly be an investigation by law enforcement officials and insurance carriers. However, commercial truck accidents also involve other reporting requirements, as these are “DOT-recordable” incidents….

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Can I Recover Damages for Whiplash?

Car Accidents,compensation,injuries | May 16, 2022

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that individuals sustain when a vehicle accident occurs. Even though this injury is most commonly associated with rear-end accidents, it can occur in any type of vehicle accident. If you or somebody you love has sustained whiplash in a vehicle accident caused by the negligence of another…

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What Should I Ask Car Accident Witnesses?

Car Accidents | May 13, 2022

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident that caused property damage or injuries, you should be able to recover compensation. However, a successful personal injury claim after a vehicle accident revolves around gathering evidence. One key piece of evidence could be eyewitness statements. Here, we want to discuss…

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California Car Insurance Laws

Car Accidents,Laws | May 11, 2022

Most individuals know that they have to carry insurance on their vehicles at all times in order to remain legal on California roadways. However, what type of insurance do you need? How much insurance is required? Do you have to carry uninsured motorist coverage? Here, we want to examine California car insurance laws so that…

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How Do Insurers Value an Injury Claim?

compensation,personal injury | March 31, 2022

If you or somebody you love has been injured due to the negligence or carelessness of another individual or entity, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Typically, this includes compensation for medical bills, lost income, property damage expenses, various out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering damages. However, how do insurance carriers…

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Is Your Personal Injury Settlement Taxable?

personal injury | March 30, 2022

After sustaining an injury caused by the actions of another individual or entity, victims should be able to recover various types of compensation for their losses. However, you need to know if personal injury settlements are taxable. It seems like taxes are inevitable in just about every type of situation, but you may be pleasantly…

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Mediation of Personal Injury Claims

Laws,personal injury | March 30, 2022

Any person who sustains an injury caused by the negligent or careless actions of another individual or entity in California should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, recovering compensation can be challenging, particularly when it comes to standing up to insurance carriers and well-funded at-fault parties. Even though most injury claims are…

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What is a Voluntary Recall?

product liability | March 29, 2022

Consumers rely on safe products. Anytime you purchase a product for you or your family to use or consume, you should not have to worry about the product being defective and causing injuries or illnesses. However, there are times when faulty products make it to the shelves and into our homes. In some cases, product…

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Hearing Loss (Tinnitus) After a Car Accident

Car Accidents,personal injury | March 29, 2022

Individuals can sustain a wide range of injuries as a result of a vehicle accident. One of the lesser discussed injuries caused by vehicle accidents is hearing loss (tinnitus). We will to properly define tinnitus and discuss how this type of injury can occur as a result of a vehicle accident. Additionally, we want to…

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Do I Have to Go to Court for a Personal Injury Claim?

Laws,personal injury | March 29, 2022

Sustaining an injury can be an incredibly stressful experience, particularly if the injury was caused by the actions of another individual or entity in California. In these situations, injury victims should be able to recover compensation through an insurance settlement or a civil personal injury lawsuit. However, will you actually have to go to court…

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