If you’re injured while on the job, two very different paths are available to you for getting compensation for your injuries: A personal injury lawsuit, or a workers’ compensation claim. Choosing which one to pursue is an important choice. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation, often casually known as “workman’s comp,” is a system defined by statute [...]
Documenting your injuries early, and getting treatment as soon as possible, is crucial for getting the most favorable treatment from auto insurers. But while getting medical treatment is important, it’s also critical to avoid any mistakes that could undermine a future personal injury claim. And tragically, such mistakes are easiest to make with the most [...]
It’s normal to try and blame a driver for a car crash. Whether it’s texting, drunk driving, lack of sleep, or simple lack of attention, thousands of crashes every day are caused by drivers who engage in unsafe behavior. But some car accidents really are just that: Accidents, where neither driver is at fault. Every [...]
Basics The civil litigation process is complicated. There are state wide rules of procedure, local rules of procedure, and local local rules of procedure (specific to courthouses and departments). Before you embark on the civil litigation process, it is important to know the civil litigation milestones to look out for. First Step: Filing the Complaint [...]
Why do People Need Medical Imaging Exams? After an accident it is important to visit a medical provider immediately if you feel that you are hurt. The longer the gap in treatment, the harder it will be to make a claim for personal injury. Moreover, if you delay in attending to your medical needs, it may lead [...]
You Must Have Insurance Many people are surprised to find out what happens when they are involved in an auto accident without having a proper driver’s license. Intuitively one would think that you would not be eligible to make a claim for personal injury. Surprisingly, even without a valid driver’s license, an attorney can win [...]
There is No Such Thing as Full Coverage When I ask clients what kind of auto insurance coverage they have I often get the answer of "full coverage." That is not a term used by the insurance companies, and it is not a term used by attorneys. Insurance policies are extremely complicated and there are [...]
Call the Police - It is important to get police on the scene and an accident report written for the event. Many times insurance companies will rely on the police determination to make a liability decision. This helps nail down the facts of the incident and makes it harder for the other driver to later [...]
California Prop 213 Limits Recovery If you are involved in an auto accident and you are intoxicated, or fail to carry auto insurance, Prop 213 may apply to your case. Prop 213 limits the ability of uninsured drivers (among other categories of drivers) from collecting certain types of damages that result from an auto accident. [...]
The Basic Steps One of the first questions I usually receive as a Personal Injury Attorney is how long does an auto accident case take to settle. This is a tough question because every case is unique and there are several stages in the process of building and negotiating a case. However, by understanding the [...]
