If our client has been in a car accident and the other motorist doesn’t have insurance, the first place we look is to the auto insurance policy of our client. In California, the law requires auto insurance companies to provide a type of insurance called uninsured motorist coverage and/or under… CONTINUE
Archives for March 2016
Police reports and comparative negligence
If a police report says that you are partially or completely at fault in a car accident, that doesn’t mean your case is lost. This is true for two reasons. First, California is a comparative fault state. So, if you are found partially at fault, your percentage of fault needs… CONTINUE
Working with the insurance company without a lawyer
On a regular basis I tell potential clients that they don’t necessarily need me. The maximum recovery in small claims court in California has increased to $10,000. If you have a case that is worth $10,000 or less, and you are able to craft an intelligent settlement demand letter with… CONTINUE
After a car accident injury, focus on getting the right medical treatment and the right lawyer
There are two broad aspects to any car accident case, and those are liability and damages. The first question we need to ask is “can we prove by a preponderance of the evidence, that someone’s negligence or recklessness caused your injuries?” Once we’ve established that proof, then we move on… CONTINUE