Do I Need to Notify the DMV If My Car Is Totaled in California?
Do You Have to Notify the DMV If Your Car Is Totaled in California? If your vehicle is declared a total loss after a crash, it’s easy to assume the insurance company will “handle everything.” Sometimes they do handle a big part of it—but in California, DMV-related responsibilities can still fall on the registered owner […]
When Will My Lawyer Tell Me How Much My Case Is Worth?
When Will My Lawyer Tell Me What My Personal Injury Case Is Worth? After an accident, it’s normal to want one clear answer: “How much is my case worth?” In California personal injury claims, a realistic case value usually can’t be responsibly estimated on day one—because the value depends on facts that develop over time […]
What Are the Most Common Injuries in a Vehicle Rollover Accident?
A vehicle rollover is the most dangerous and deadly kind of accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 30% of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities occur due to rollover crashes. Speeding, impaired/distracted drivers, and aggressive driving are common causes of rollovers, which involve cars going end over end in a rolling motion until […]
The Insurance Company Says My Car Is Totaled? What Does This Mean?
You were in a car accident, but the good thing is no one was seriously injured. However, the insurance company says your car is “totaled” (even though it doesn’t look destroyed). This term can be misleading, which is why we will explain exactly what this means. When a car is said to be “totaled,” the insurance company […]
What Are the Latest Bird Scooter Requirements?
Bird Scooter Requirements in California: The Latest Rules Riders Need to Know Searching for the “latest Bird scooter requirements” usually means one of two things: (1) you want to ride without getting ticketed, or (2) you were involved in a crash and need to understand what rules apply. In California, Bird scooters fall under the […]
What Are the Restitution Laws in California?
California Restitution Laws Explained: What Victims Can Recover and How It Works If you were hurt by someone’s criminal conduct in California—such as a DUI crash, assault, hit-and-run, or theft-related incident—you may hear the word restitution. Restitution is a court-ordered payment meant to reimburse victims for losses caused by a crime. It often comes up […]
What Is the Minimum Wage in California?
The state of California has specific minimum wage requirements. Many cities and counties have set their own minimum wages as well. Unless an exemption applies, employers must abide by the law or face serious consequences. Below, we’ll look at the minimum wage in California and how to proceed if you’re not being fairly compensated for […]
What Is Hearsay?
Hearsay is a term often encountered if you go to trial. Here, we’ll examine the meaning of hearsay and how it may impact your claim, lawsuit, or case. While testifying in court, a witness may repeat a statement they heard someone else say. This is hearsay. It is made out-of-court and offered to prove the […]
Can I Be Compensated for Emotional Damage?
Accidents may not only result in physical injury. They can have long-lasting emotional effects that can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being. Anxiety, fear, anger, panic, humiliation, and guilt can last longer than it takes physical wounds to heal and often require therapy to address. The emotional damage can be so severe […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/29-09/04)
Truck Spills Nearly 300,000 Tomatoes on California Highway After It Overturned Tuesday, August 30 (New York Post) – On Monday, a big rig traveling eastbound on Interstate 80 near Vacaville overturned, spilling nearly 300,000 tomatoes onto the highway. The truck hit another vehicle and crashed into the center median at around 5:00 a.m. according to […]