On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Feb 21, 2019 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
After a bad car crash or similar incident, many people hesitate to contact a lawyer because they assume they’ll have to pay a huge fee. Not so. Most personal injury lawyers use a contingency fee arrangement. What is a contingency fee?Contingency means...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 10, 2018 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
A search for personal injury lawyers in your city will likely generate pages of results. How do you narrow down the list? Referrals from friends, family and coworkers help. Nolo’s lawyer directory and the State Bar of California’s lawyer referral...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Sep 26, 2018 | BART Safety, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Last month, BART announced it would start emergency staffing, increasing police presence at BART stations and on trains in an effort to improve BART safety. Instead of one police office for every two or three stations, they’re assigning about 20. BARTgeneral...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Apr 11, 2018 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
You were injured in an auto accident, a slip-and-fall, or on the job site. You sought treatment and amassed thousands of dollars in medical bills. Your attorney filed a claim with the negligent party or his/her insurer. Unfortunately, they refuse to settle for a fair...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 31, 2018 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or a slip-and-fall, you probably have medical bills piling up and sick days dwindling away. In a personal injury case, the party responsible for your injuries-the other driver, his or her insurance company or another...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 31, 2018 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident or a slip-and-fall, you probably have medical bills piling up and sick days dwindling away. In a personal injury case, the party responsible for your injuries-the other driver, his or her insurance company or another...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jul 19, 2017 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Health insurance is a popular topic these days, what with all the efforts to repeal and replace. No matter how you feel about our current health care laws, health coverage is a lifesaver in an accident that escalates to a personal injury claim. But what happens when...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 12, 2016 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Often, when I consult with prospective clients about their personal injury case, they worry most about having all the right documents and sufficient evidence. If they don’t have that important piece of evidence-photographs, witness testimony, documents-they...
On behalf of David G. Smith, Attorney at Law | Sep 29, 2016 | Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Over the past almost 40 years, I’ve heard just about every reason why someone injured in an accident doesn’t need a personal injury lawyer. The most common reason: “Why pay a personal injury lawyer when I can do it myself?” While this sounds...
