Being hurt as a passenger can feel especially unfair. You were not driving, you did not control the route, and you may not know who caused the crash, but now you are facing medical bills, missed work, pain, and calls from insurance companies. A passenger injury claim California case usually focuses on one main question: […]
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After a California car accident, the story can change fast. The other driver may deny fault, the insurance company may question your injuries, and you may wonder whether your dash cam video is enough to prove what really happened. That is where dash cam footage can become one of the most important pieces of evidence
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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Los Angeles that was caused by someone else, you may be wondering if it’s worthwhile to pursue a personal injury claim. Whenever someone calls my law firm asking this question, I usually go through a checklist with them and discuss the facts in detail. The following
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I was 12 years old when a car hit my bicycle. I was riding on the sidewalk of Third Street when a white Toyota ran a stop sign and struck me. As a bicycle accident lawyer in Los Angeles, I remember that day vividly. The impact threw me onto the street, and I lost consciousness.
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If you’ve suffered an injury in a car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle accident in Los Angeles, California, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. One of the first questions we often get is: how long does it take to settle my case and get compensated? This question requires us to look at the
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General Rule for Statute of Limitations in California in Personal Injury cases For most personal injury claims, you have a two year statute of limitations from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. Minor’s Exception to California’s 2 Year Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases A minor has until their 20th birthday to
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What is Pain & Suffering? Pain and suffering goes beyond physical injuries; it includes emotional distress, anxiety, and life disruptions caused by an accident. It’s the intangible toll that can significantly impact your well-being, such as a disability or a disfigurement. Pain and suffering is intangible in many car accident and personal injury cases, but
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The available damages in a typical car accident in California are divided into two categories: (1) general damages which consists of non-monetary damages, (2) special damages which is monetary damages, and (3) punitive damages which may be awarded in cases where the court seeks to punish a defendant for its egregious conduct. In a typical car crash, an injured
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