In California, one out of every four accidents involves an uninsured or underinsured motorist (UMC/UIM). Nationwide, one out of every eight drivers is uninsured. You may be left wondering what happens if the driver who hit you doesn’t have insurance coverage. Or who’s responsible if you’re the victim of a hit and run. Uninsured and […]
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Getting the best injury settlement possible can be a tricky and challenging process. Once the settlement negotiation process gets underway for your personal injury claim, it is crucial that you know how to execute a successful strategy. Here are six tips to help you take action that will help you maximize your chances of getting the best possible settlement for your […]
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a traumatic event, be it a car accident, slip-and-fall accident or a dog attack, you may be wondering what steps you need to take in terms of protecting your rights and seeking compensation for the injuries, damages and losses you have suffered. You may have […]
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Personal Injury lawyers rarely charge an hourly rate but instead charge what is called a “contingency fee.” If you need a personal injury lawyer to represent you in California, it is very likely that you will be paying a “contingency fee” for his or her representation. This means that your legal professional’s fee would be […]
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“Wet reckless” is an informal name given to a crime that a person charged with driving under the influence pleads to as part of a plea agreement. In California, this occurs when a prosecutor drops a DUI charge, which is more serious, in exchange for the defendant pleading to the less serious wet reckless charge. […]
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In injury cases where the victim was burnt intentionally or was extremely negligently, the defendant may be exposed to punitive damages. Punitive damages serve the purpose of punishing an individual whose acts of negligence resulted in the pain and suffering of the victim. When an offender intentionally burns a plaintiff, he will be exposed to […]