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Liability for a Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Accident
Lane-splitting – when a motorcycle passes a vehicle in the same lane – is legal in California. But, how safe is it? If an accident occurs while a motorcyclist is lane-splitting, can the rider be held liable? Determining Liability for Lane-Splitting Crashes When a lane-splitting accident occurs, the insurance companies will investigate who was at […]
What Happens When the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Runs Out?
If you were injured in an accident and another driver is at fault, he or she is financially responsible for your damages. However, the other driver’s insurance coverage may run out before your medical bills and other expenses are fully covered. Fortunately, you may still have options, including filing a claim with your insurance company. […]
Ways Insurance Adjusters Try to Trick Accident Victims
You may talk to or receive a call from an insurance adjuster after getting hurt in a car accident. Even though this person may sound friendly, one of the adjuster’s objectives is finding information to deny your claim or devalue the damages you suffered. There are various tricks he or she may use to encourage […]
How Damage to Vehicles Could be Evidence in an Injury Claim
Damage to vehicles involved in a collision can provide information about how that accident occurred. After a car accident, your attorney may consult with an industry expert to inspect the damage to the vehicles involved in the collision. Getting this information can provide valuable insight into how the crash may have happened and who may […]
Dealing with the Trucking Company after an Accident
The weight and size of a commercial truck puts the occupants of passenger vehicles at serious risk if they are involved in an accident with one of these vehicles. These accidents commonly cause debilitating injuries and even death. If you were in a truck accident, you may have mounting medical bills because you need long-term […]
How Can a Police Report Be Used as Evidence in My Car Accident Case?
With any serious car accident, law enforcement should be called to the scene to assess the damage and interview everyone involved. The responding officer will prepare a report describing what happened and file it at the local precinct. This paperwork could be a critical piece of evidence in a car accident claim against the responsible […]
Is California Considered a Fault or No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
Every state is either an at-fault or no-fault state when it comes to financial responsibility for damages from a car accident. In fault states, the party who is responsible for causing the accident is also liable for the damages that he or she caused, up to the limits of his or her insurance policy. In […]
Motorcycle Safety: Ways to Prevent Blind Spot Accidents
Motorcycle accidents often cause devastating injuries. One common type of motorcycle accident involves other vehicles’ blind spots – when a motorcyclist rides in these areas, it is very difficult for the driver to see the bike and its rider. Drivers and motorcyclists alike must effectively check their blind spots to reduce the risk of blind […]
Do I Need to Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company?
After a car accident, the insurance company will usually contact the injured party requesting a recorded statement about what happened. While providing a statement could speed up the claim process significantly, it could also hurt your chances of recovering a fair settlement. The insurance adjuster may contact you when you are still in recovery or […]
After an Accident: How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media posts can seriously jeopardize your personal injury claim or the possibility of a fair settlement. Details provided about your case may become potential evidence for the defense attorney or insurance adjuster. No matter how harmless your comments and photos may seem, anything you post online may be twisted and used against you. It […]