Shervin Behnam

Updated: Dec 26, 2022 A big chunk of recovery in car accident cases is often payments for pain and suffering, commonly referred to as general or non-economic damages. This is in contrast to economic damages which represent monetary losses suffered in an accident, such as damages to a vehicle or medical expenses. What Is Pain and […]

Updated: Dec 26, 2022 Insurance companies will have you believe that only major or catastrophic car accident are worth serious recovery. But the reality is that even a small accident can cause severe injuries requiring extensive treatment and compensation. Anyone who has ever driven in Los Angeles will tell you one thing with certainty: traffic, and

The four most common types of vehicle accidents in Los Angeles are rear-end collisions, rollover accidents, hit-and-run accidents, and red light violation accidents. These accidents often lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. 1. Rear-End Collisions Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of accident in Los Angeles. They primarily occur because the

Updated: Dec 26, 2022 Under California’s Proposition 213, the failure to carry the minimum state mandated liability insurance will prevent an injured driver in a vehicle accident from recovering non-economic damages – even if the accident was the fault of the other driver. California’s Minimum Liability Insurance Liability insurance is designed to pay for injuries you

Updated: Dec 26, 2022 Any portion of a personal injury settlement or judgment that is paid for physical injuries or sickness is not taxable. But there are some important exceptions to this rule. One of the most important questions clients often ask is whether the money they receive from their personal injury case is subject to

Updated: Jun 26 A recorded statement is simply a set of questions and answers by the adjuster. You should never give a recorded statement. What is a recorded statement? After you’ve been involved in an accident (car, motorcycle, bike, slip & fall, etc., etc.), the insurance company representing the other driver will usually contact you for

Updated: Dec 26, 2022 Contingency Fee Agreements in Car Accident Cases A personal injury attorney will generally get paid a percentage of the recovery from either a settlement or a court judgement. This arrangement is commonly referred to as a contingency fee agreement and it is used in most types of personal injury cases, such as

Updated: Nov 21, 2022 If you have been in a car, truck, bike, scooter, or motorcycle accident which results in injury, death, or property damages of at least $1,000 or more, you must report the vehicle crash to the California DMV within 10 days of the incident by filing an SR-1. Failing to report a collision,

Updated: Dec 26, 2022 Many car accident victims intentionally hide prior claims, injuries or accidents from their attorney, somehow thinking that it may help their case. In reality hiding such important information not only harms their cause but it may jeopardize an otherwise good case. All pertinent information, whether good or bad, should be disclosed to