What’s the Difference Between Workers’ Comp and Social Security Disability?
March 17th, 2021
Your job is your livelihood. When an injury or illness makes it difficult or impossible for you to work, you need a way to replace your lost paychecks. Thankfully, there are two primary ways that people in California can get replacement income when they’re unable to work: workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability (SSD). Because […]
How Can You Prove Wrongful Death?
November 23rd, 2020
When a person is fatally injured because of someone else’s negligence, surviving family members might consider filing a wrongful death claim to get compensation for their losses. Because someone’s life was lost and a family is forced to deal with the consequences, so much is at stake in these claims. Proceeding with a wrongful death […]
Can I Sue After a Slip and Fall if a Sign Was Posted?
November 16th, 2020
If you were injured after slipping and falling but a warning sign was posted, you can still file a lawsuit for your injuries. But several factors will determine whether your case is successful. Property owners have an obligation to keep people on their premises safe. That legal obligation is called premises liability. Slip and fall […]
How to NOT Get Taken Advantage of by Insurance Companies
November 9th, 2020
The insurance industry is one of the most profitable in the U.S. These companies make steep profits, and that’s partly because they frequently offer policyholders and injured people far less than they deserve. If you’re like us, you don’t like it when multi-million-dollar corporations get away with lowballing everyday people who work hard to pay […]
Intersection Crash Statistics EVERY California Driver Should Read
October 26th, 2020
Knowing the dangers you face every day on California’s roads can make you a safer, more conscientious driver. It might surprise you to learn that one of the most dangerous and common dangers is something you probably encounter every day: intersections. Intersections, both those with traffic signals and stop signs, present unique dangers to motorists. […]
California Implements Daytime Headlight Law On Highway 99 Stretch
September 30th, 2020
Running daytime headlights is a safety technique that has been utilized by motorcycles for years to make themselves more visible to other vehicles. Studies have shown that the use of headlights during the day can reduce the chances of a vehicle being in an accident by as much as 23%. In California, drivers are legally […]
When Should You Report a Car Accident in California?
September 14th, 2020
After a crash, the last thing most people want to do is call the police and wait until they arrive on the scene to file a report. But it’s important to know when you’re required to report a car accident in California. In certain circumstances, a failure to do so won’t just make it harder […]
Subrogation: Why Your Insurance Company Could Take Your Settlement Money
September 7th, 2020
Medical bills are some of the most expensive costs associated with a serious injury. If you’ve been hurt in an accident through no fault of your own, your auto or health insurance company might pay those medical bills, especially if the at-fault party’s insurance refuses to foot the bill. However, if you file an injury […]
The Importance of Filing an Injury Claim Even During a Pandemic
August 31st, 2020
While the world struggles to deal with a once-in-a-generation pandemic, we’re constantly reminded of the fact that life goes on. Despite lockdowns and outbreaks, people still have bills to pay, work to do, and injuries to deal with. Unfortunately, accident-related medical bills won’t go away just because we’re in a pandemic, and the time in […]
What Is the Safest Time of Day to Ride a Bicycle in California?
August 17th, 2020
California is one of the three most dangerous states in the U.S. for cyclists, and the problem is only getting worse. Between 2016 to 2018, more cyclists died in California traffic accidents than in any three-year period since the mid-1990s. Because of the significant danger, cyclists in California should also use caution when riding on […]
