Metro Rail Train and USC Bus Collide In Los Angeles
At least 55 people were injured when a Los Angeles Metro Rail train and a University of Southern California (USC) bus collided on Tuesday (as reported by ABC News). Officials reported that 18 people were transported to a local hospital. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the incident occurred on Watt Way and […]
Can a Truck Accident Attorney Obtain Compensation If the Driver Wasn’t At Fault?
The driver is often at fault and liable for damages in a truck accident, but a truck accident attorney can help you get compensated even if another person or entity contributed to an incident. Regardless of who causes them, truck accidents often involve devastating injuries and fatalities. Big rigs, semi trucks, and 18-wheelers are common […]
How Does a Personal Injury Attorney Estimate My Potential Settlement Amount?
When consulting with us, our clients often have questions about personal injury law, one of them being how we estimate a potential settlement amount. Our personal injury attorneys are highly skilled in this area. Every case is unique and most settlements occur out of court, so they aren’t on public record. There’s no typical amount […]
Hurt In a Vehicle Accident in Los Angeles?
How to Find the Best Car Accident Attorney If you’ve been hurt in a vehicle accident in Los Angeles, time is of the essence. You must get a police report, gather evidence, and seek medical help. Finding the best car crash lawyer is also essential; it increases the chances of getting the settlement you deserve. […]
7 Tips for Finding the Right Work Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles
Work-related injury lawsuits can be complicated. You know you aren’t to blame for a work-related injury or illness, but the expenses keep piling up. Yet it can be hard to obtain the compensation and benefits you’re entitled to without a work injury lawyer in Los Angeles (even if your employer has workers’ compensation insurance). In […]
Do All Personal Injury Claims Go to Court?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, only about 3% of personal injury claims end up in court.1 Other estimates put the settlement rate for civil cases at about 95%.2 This means most lawsuits conclude with an out-of-court settlement. Filing a personal injury claim involves many steps before reaching either scenario. But here, we’ll examine […]
What Types of Medical Expenses After a Personal Injury Can I Get Compensated For?
Medical expenses after a personal injury often reach into the tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. In California, the minimum amount of liability insurance is $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident.1 Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other accident, you’re medical bills […]
Personal Liability vs. Personal Injury Coverage
Aside from seeking the best personal injury attorney after an accident, you may wonder about the difference between personal liability and personal injury coverage. The sound of these terms can obscure their true meanings. However, they’re both crucial for navigating a personal injury case and obtaining compensation. Here’s an in-depth look into the definition of […]
Bodily Injury Coverage vs. Personal Injury Protection
If you’ve been in an automobile or other accident, you may wonder about the difference between bodily injury coverage and personal injury protection. These terms refer to different types of insurance coverage. However, both pay for medical bills and related expenses that result from an accident; regardless of which applies, the insurer typically does not […]
Why Do Personal Injury Lawsuits Take So Long?
Settling a personal injury lawsuit can take months or years, which is a long time for an accident victim to wait. For many reasons, one lawsuit may take more or less time to resolve than another. Most injured plaintiffs prefer to settle quickly. But often, the longer we fight, the more compensation we can win. […]