For Crime Victims, it may be possible to file a lawsuit seeking compensation from the perpetrator or from others, even if they were not involved in the attack. And in some bad news for U.S. residents, the number of crimes were on the increase from 2014 to 2015. For example, there were nearly 16,000 murders […]
Bicyclists should take out more than the minimum uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury auto insurance coverage because they are so vulnerable to serious injury. (Photo by Visitor7) Did you know the minimum automobile bodily injury liability insurance is only $15,000 per person or $30,000 per accident? So what if you were bicycling and got injuries and medical […]
An Uber driver runs the Uber app on his smartphone on his dashboard. Fatigued drivers for ride-share companies is a rising problem as pay rates for Uber and Lyft fall. (Creative Commons photo) If you smelled alcohol on an Uber or Lyft driver’s breath, you’d likely tell him to let you out of the car. […]
Should you accept the policy limit from the insurance company if you get in an accident? Let a lawyer help you decide. (Creative Commons photo) Say you get in an automobile accident and are seriously injured. Also say the other driver was at fault and has a pretty substantial insurance policy limit. The adjuster offers you […]
In premises liability, a property own must keep the premises safe for all who enter. This sign posted may or may not provide some legal protection. (Wikimedia Commons photo/Uwe Aranas) Personal injury liability lawsuits can be difficult enough to pursue without the added daunting task of facing a governmental entity as defendant. But you can still […]
Distracted driving on California roads is a huge problem Infographic about distracted driving and what constitutes a distraction. There isn’t a Mother’s Against Distracted Driving group yet, but maybe there should be because the risk of a crash while driving distracted is said to be a worse problem than while driving drunk. The problem is so bad […]
Beware unsafe fireworks use around the Fourth of July There are many ways to make fireworks safer, but if you do get injured or burned, there are legal remedies if some else is at fault. (Photo by Aram-van/Wikimedia) As the Fourth of July approaches, fireworks season and all its dangers are in full swing. Even […]
Underinsured motorist coverage provides needed protection The San Diego Hall of Justice. Underinsured motorist coverage provides some protection against at-fault drivers who haven’t purchased enough coverage to pay your medical bills. (Another Believer photo/Wikimedia Commons) Underinsured motorist coverage protects drivers in case they are hit and the at-fault driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover […]
What to take to your free, initial consultation Krasney Law wins your accident case at trial If your case does get to a trial in a courtroom, you’ll want great representation by an attorney. The first step is the free, initial consultation. (Ammodramus photo/Wikimedia Commons) Say you’ve been injured in an auto accident or a slip and […]
The neck is a complex, highly sensitive structure prone to injury in car accidents. If you suspect a neck injury, don’t hesitate to contact an attorney to assess your case. (CC-BY-SA ver. 2.5, 2.0, 1.0/Olek Remesz) Auto Accident Neck Injuries One of the most dangerous, uncomfortable places to have an injury is in the neck, […]
