How Auto Accident Claims Are Handled in California: A Perspective from Within Dealing with the aftermath of a car crash in California can be a long journey of legal processes and documentation. As someone versed in local law based in Bakersfield, I’m here to offer insights into how these claims are managed and shed light…
5 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving Accidents in California Distracted driving is a top contributor to auto accidents on our California roadways. In fact, according to the California Highway Patrol, nearly 10,000 people were injured in 2021 alone due to distracted driving behaviors. Over 3,100 people were killed in car accidents related to distracted driving…
How Soon After an Auto Accident Should I Hire a Lawyer? Have you been injured in an auto accident in the San Joaquin Valley? An accident can leave you feeling shocked and stressed about how you can possibly fully recover both physically and financially. If your accident was caused by another driver, you should know…
What to Expect When Filing Personal Injury Claims If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may have injuries and property damage to deal with. Personal injury claims may be the last thing on your mind at the time, but it isn’t something that should be put off for very long. If you’ve…
Has COVID-19 Increased the Risk of Elder Abuse? Elder abuse was a serious public health problem well before COVID-19 hit the United States; however, the outbreak has only intensified the risk for seniors. With many states still maintaining social distancing and other limitations, much of the elderly population has had to face the ongoing pandemic…
Hit by a Reckless Driver? We Can Help! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 26% of traffic all fatalities resulted from the speeding of reckless drivers in 2017. Reckless driving behaviors like speeding and distracted driving increase the danger that you and your family faces on the road. When you get into…
Unexpected Car Accident Costs Car accidents can leave victims with broad problems to deal with in the aftermath, including unforeseen car accident costs. In the best-case scenario, your vehicle might have some minor dings or scratches that you will need to repair. In more serious accidents, your car may be a total loss altogether, and…
How Tires Cause Auto Accidents Any time you’re in an auto accident, you need to know the cause of the accident for proper reimbursement for medical and other expenses. A car accident lawyer considers many issues regarding the car crash, and one of the issues is tires. There are two ways that tires cause accidents:…
If you have been personally injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property and are considering a lawsuit, it can sometimes be more difficult than you think to prove that the property owner is at fault. Depending on the particular circumstances, the property owner may or may not be responsible. Every slip…