Can My Personal Injury Attorney Refer Me to a Doctor?
Immediately following an accident, if urgent medical attention is needed, your first phone call should absolutely be to emergency services. Past that, one would think that the next logical point of contact would be your insurance company, but that wouldn’t be the right move. Before you call your insurance company, you should phone your personal […]
Why Auto Insurance Is Important
For most of us, driving an automobile is an unavoidable fact of life. With increasingly clogged thoroughfares, fender-benders are an inevitability. One could argue that car accidents are random mishaps, but you really are playing the odds every time you hit the highway. Having adequate auto insurance is not only required by most states, but […]
What Are Premises Liability Cases?
Premises Liability Cases are situations that relate to personal injury law. The operative word being ‘premises’. Meaning, any injury that occurs on someone else’s property, or premises, due to their negligence, may be considered liable for your injuries. Most premises liability claims fall under the umbrella of personal injury cases, but they are typically harder to […]
Serious Injuries in a Personal Injury Case
Life is full of unexpected setbacks; in some instances, these situations can be devastating. Serious injuries are considered the most severe of personal injury cases. A serious injury case is defined by loss of limb, disfigurement, fractures, broken bones, or a host of other injuries that significantly limit your ability to function normally. Even loss […]
Passengers Needing An Attorney
Did you know you can hire a Los Angeles personal injury attorney if you’re a passenger injured in an automobile accident caused by someone else’s negligence? You don’t need to have been driving the vehicle. Even if a friend or relative was driving, you can file a passenger injury claim, and be awarded damages, without causing them […]
How Old Can You Be to Obtain a Personal Injury Attorney?
Children are less experienced, more impulsive, and more susceptible to injuries than adults. Their legal options are also limited, or so you may think. Many people believe an injured child must be over 18 to file a lawsuit. But in a child injury case, compensation for children and minors is possible. Kids aren’t likely to require […]
Uber Safety Tips
Uber has become a convenient way to travel. But there are safety concerns. From accident-related injuries to assaults by drivers, the reasons to protect yourself are many. The following Uber safety tips can help reduce the odds of getting into trouble and/or requiring the help of an accident attorney later. Before you begin your ride: Request a […]
Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After an Accident
It is imperative you seek medical treatment after an automobile or other serious accident. Indeed, many injuries are so severe, emergency personnel will immediately take you to a hospital. But not all car accidents result in visible bleeding, broken bones, contusions, and other signs of a serious injury. For reasons any Los Angeles personal injury attorney will […]
Personal Injury Claims for Minors
In California, any child under age 18 is considered a minor. The personal injury claims process is different for a minor because a child cannot negotiate a claim or enter into a contract. A minor’s claim must, therefore, be negotiated by a parent or guardian. If your child is injured in or causes an accident, […]
How Is the Value of My Case Determined?
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury, an accident attorney will protect your rights. There are all sorts of issues to consider after an accident. A lawyer’s primary goal is to ensure you get fair compensation for your injury and damages. Any Los Angeles personal injury attorney is familiar with a client’s greatest […]