Being involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) is often a stressful and overwhelming experience. In some cases, individuals may feel that CPS violated their rights during the process or that the agency was negligent, causing their family actual harm. It can be challenging to determine whether this was actually the case or if it was […]
Read more...Insurance companies are for-profit businesses no less than used car dealerships are. They turn a profit by maximizing their income and minimizing their expenses. Accepting premiums results in income, while paying claims results in expenses. This harsh truth is why an insurance company can never be a “good neighbor” to a personal injury claimant. Ordinary […]
Read more...If you are involved in any type of motor vehicle accident, you may be frustrated and confused about your rights. However, the situation can become even more confusing if you are involved in a car accident where the at-fault driver doesn’t have a license. How is your claim affected if the person who hit you […]
Read more...LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Four people were hospitalized after an American Airlines jet and a shuttle bus collided on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said. The “slow-speed collision” was reported just before 10 p.m. Friday near the south side of a terminal. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a tug driver was […]
Read more...If you suffer losses from a car accident caused by another person’s misconduct, you can file a lawsuit to recover your losses. You can demand compensation for any personal injury you suffer, of course. Even if you are not hurt, however, you can still demand compensation for any damage to your vehicle. Although property damage […]
Read more...Many people do not automatically associate concussions with traumatic brain injuries, but that’s what they are. Medically speaking, a concussion constitutes what is known as a “mild traumatic brain injury,” or mTBI. If you are familiar with mTBIs, you know that symptoms don’t always manifest immediately. This is why obtaining medical treatment right after an […]
Read more...Blunt force head trauma is a leading cause of severe injury and often leads to lasting brain damage. Many situations can lead to this type of injury. When someone else is responsible for an accident that results in blunt force trauma, the responsible party — or their insurance provider — can be liable for the […]
Read more...Seeking medical attention is one of the most important things people must do after they are involved in a car accident. Prompt medical attention can ensure your medical conditions are diagnosed and that you receive proper treatment. You may also have a limited time to visit a doctor after a car accident for your expenses […]
Read more...Most people think of a commercial motor vehicle as a large truck. However, commercial vehicles can include buses, vans, and other vehicles. California Vehicle Code §260 defines a commercial vehicle as a vehicle used to transport people for hire or profit or to transport property. Section 383.5 of 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) breaks […]
Read more...California is an at-fault state for car accidents. Therefore, if you are responsible for a car accident in Los Angeles, you could be financially liable for the damages caused by the wreck. Knowing what happens when you are at fault and what to do after a car crash is critical. California Requires Liability Insurance for […]
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