How to Determine Who Is at Fault in an Accident
After a car accident, the goal of other driver’s insurance company is to avoid damage payouts. A driver at fault is usually someone who violated a traffic law due to speeding, distracted driving, running a red light, etc. Nonetheless, their insurer will probably deny its customer was at fault. Determining who is at fault for […]
How To Make An Accident Claim
If you are in a car accident, it’s not only smart to file an insurance claim. It’s the law. Driving without insurance is illegal per California Vehicle Code Section 16029. But just how do you go about making a car accident claim? An insurance claim is filed before any legal action is taken. If there’s a […]
San Diego Truck Company Grows Self-Driving Fleet
Earlier this year, the San Diego Business Journal reported TuSimple is expanding its autonomous truck fleet from 11 to 40 nationally. The company secured its permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles just two years ago. While Fortune 100 companies fuel the demand for these self-driving trucks, the risk of a semi-truck accident is on the […]
This Week In The News (12/22-12/28)
This week featured numerous fire- and traffic-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities in California. Here is a sampling of incidents that occurred on or around Christmas 2018: 1. South Gate Fire Kills Man Wednesday, December 26 – A man was rescued from a house fire on the 10000 block of San Vincente Avenue and died after […]
This Week In The News (12/15-12/21)
From injuries and fatalities to fires, it was an active week on California roads. 1. Pedestrian Killed by Hit & Run Accident in Westwood, Los Angeles KTLA reported Jeffery David Cook, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on December 17 on Sunset Boulevard, east of Beverly Glen Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Police […]
Questions You May Have After a Truck Accident
Collisions on the road between standard automobiles and very large, powerful vehicles – like semi-trucks, tractor trailers or other similar commercial vehicles – can often result in very serious and sometimes life-changing injuries for those involved. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we’ve received from clients about seeking compensation following large truck […]
What Does It Mean To “Go To Court?”
Do you have a court date coming up? Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, the prospect of going to court can be a scary feeling. If you’ve never been to court before, you’re probably trying to picture every courtroom TV show or movie you’ve ever seen. While those shows try to be realistic, the […]
Should I Cash The Check My Insurance Company Sent Me?
After you’ve made an insurance claim, you may be excited when you receive a check in the mail. But hold on; not so fast. Before you bank that insurance check, find out the reasons why it’s not always the smart thing to do. Cashing the Check May Waive Your Right to Further Compensation Most insurance […]
The Most Dangerous Times To Drive In LA
Auto accident rates in Los Angeles have escalated over the years, as the metro area has increased in population and motor vehicle traffic. Naturally, the risk of being involved in an accident while driving is even higher during the heaviest traffic hours, when so many people are in a hurry trying to get home from […]
Semi-Truck Tire Blowouts: Danger on Our Highways
Truck tire blowouts are more common and more dangerous than many people understand. With an estimated 12 million trucks on the highway with about 18 wheels each, that’s an astounding 216 million large and heavy tires rolling on the nation’s roadways. It’s no wonder large sections of shredded tires, a hazard in and of themselves, […]