7 Types of Claims a Property Damage Attorney Can Take On
A property damage attorney can take on a wide range of claims. Your personal injury attorney may be able to help, especially if an injury occurred due to an at-fault party’s negligence. Property damage is one of the leading types of damages, on top of medical expenses, lost income, legal fees, and pain and suffering, […]
Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help File a Property Damage Claim?
Even a minor car accident can cause property damage, but can a personal injury lawyer help you file a claim on it? The laws for handling personal injury claims and property damage claims are different. Most personal injury attorneys have experience with both. They’re more likely to handle your property damage claim if you have […]
Why Do I Need a Truck Accident Lawyer?
After a crash with a big rig, semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or 18-wheeler, you need a truck accident lawyer. It’s one of the common questions we get from clients who’ve been in truck accidents. Driver fatigue and driving under the influence are common causes of crashes involving large trucks. However, weather conditions, faulty equipment, or poor training […]
How Can a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Increase My Settlement?
A motorcycle accident lawyer can help maximize your settlement amount to compensate for major injuries, permanent disabilities, and other damages caused by an accident. Their expertise is invaluable. In the aftermath of a motorcycle crash, it’s hard to know where to turn. Insurance settlements are often lower than expected (insurers often justify decreasing or denying […]
What Types of Cases Can Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Take On?
Pedestrian accident attorneys can take on a wide range of cases. Each case is different, as every accident has unique circumstances that affect the type and severity of a victim’s injuries. Hundreds of pedestrians are killed every year on California roadways, while thousands more are badly hurt. Experts attribute the growing popularity of trucks and […]
Can an Animal Attack Lawyer Help If Another Dog Attacked My Dog?
We’ve helped many clients recover financial compensation after dog bites, but what if another dog attacked your dog? Can you sue someone for damages? A bite from another animal can severely injure or kill another, which can result in costly veterinary bills. Legally, a dog owner has a “duty of care” to prevent their dog […]
How Can Vicarious Liability Help Me Sue a Company?
Vicarious liability can help you sue a company when a person it was in control of caused you harm. Using this legal principle, you can be compensated for losses if someone was acting under the direction of an employer or supervisor at the time of an accident. Therefore, vicarious liability can be applied in a […]
Top Causes of Construction Accidents
Workplace accidents are more common in construction than in most other industries. The top causes of construction worker injuries and fatalities remain falls, electrocutions, struck-by, and caught-in or caught-between incidents. Much of the time, these construction accidents are preventable, meaning a personal injury attorney can help determine who is liable to compensate you for damages. […]
Distracted Driving is a Real Problem. Who is At-fault?
Distracted driving is a widespread and commonly overlooked hazard that has resulted in thousands of injuries, car accidents, and in some cases, even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, a whopping 391,000 people were injured in car accidents that involved a distracted driver. Younger drivers are some of […]
CA Looks to Permit Lane Splitting by Bikers
In September, the California state assembly signed off unanimously on legislation drafted by Bill Quirk of Hayward that would formalize the practice of lane splitting by motorcyclists. Quirk remarked that the bill would help with decreasing traffic congestion on state highways and encourage safe driving. The practice of lane splitting, by which motorcyclists pass by […]