Car accidents that involve jaywalkers can result in serious injuries. Jaywalking is a right-of-way traffic violation. Two wrongs do not make things right, but when it comes to jaywalking and motor vehicle accidents, the solution often involves comparative fault. To...
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How to pick a bicycle helmet that protects your safety
Every time you ride your bicycle, especially in heavy traffic, you run the risk of getting into an injurious or even fatal accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in 2018 in the U.S., 857 bicyclists died in accidents. Wearing the right...
Personal Injury Legal Services During COVID-19
The health and well being of our clients, visitors and staff are top priority during the COVID-19 emergency. That’s why, although we continue to take new cases and resolve existing cases, we’re doing things much differently.
What is a contingency fee in a personal injury case?
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 "a future...
6 questions to ask when hiring a personal injury lawyer
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...
Top 20 BART Safety Tips
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 manager...
What happens when your personal injury claim goes to litigation?
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...
What is your personal injury case worth?
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...
What is your personal injury case worth?
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...
Who pays your medical bills in a personal injury case?
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...
