Someone may have a bad back, knee surgery, migraines, arthritis, or another medical condition before a crash. Then an accident happens, the symptoms worsen, and the insurance adjuster says, “That injury was already there.” This argument is one of the most common ones insurers make in these claims. But it’s not the final answer. A […]
Being partly to blame for an accident doesn’t make your personal injury claim worthless. You can still claim compensation even if you know you were at fault, or an insurance adjuster has told you so. This applies to all personal injury cases in California, not just car accidents. The California comparative negligence rule reduces your […]
People often make decisions that shape the outcome of a car accident claim in the minutes and hours after a crash, when they’re shaken and not thinking clearly. Mistakes are common in that situation, but some can have lasting effects. Knowing what to avoid from the start can help protect your claim. The mistakes with […]
You’re standing on the side of the road somewhere in San Diego with your hazards on after getting into a car accident, or maybe you’re sitting on your couch three days after a crash with a stiff neck and a voicemail from an adjuster. The first hour after a crash and the first week that […]
You’re standing on a San Diego road after a crash, staring at the other car. But there’s nobody behind the wheel. Or you’re home two days later with a stiff neck and a voicemail from an unfamiliar company. The first hour and first week shape what happens next. But the usual step, exchanging details with […]
The company operating a self-driving car insures it, not a driver. California requires every operator to carry a commercial liability policy before any autonomous vehicle is allowed on public roads. That rule applies to all self-driving cars. This scenario changes where you claim from after a crash. You seek payment from a corporation and its […]
After being involved in a car accident and filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider, you need to wait for the settlement check to arrive, and unfortunately, the bills piling up don’t slow down. Vehicle repair bills, rental car fees, medical bills, and lost wages don’t patiently wait for your insurance check to […]
Many drivers are unsure about what to do when someone refuses to provide insurance information after a collision. It can quickly become confrontational, especially if you don’t know the law. California law requires specific information to be exchanged after an accident, and refusing to cooperate can lead to legal and insurance complications. This article covers […]
You’re on your way to work in heavy traffic when the driver in front of you slams on their brakes for no apparent reason, and you hit them before you can even slow down. Now you’re being told that as the rear driver, you’re automatically at fault simply because it was a rear-end collision. But […]
Many people assume that a truck crash is simply a bigger car crash. But the two are handled differently from the moment they happen. A commercial truck crash involves more insurers, more companies, and more potentially liable parties. Furthermore, most of the evidence that decides a truck crash case comes from the trucking company rather […]
You probably wouldn’t mind letting a trusted friend or family member borrow your car for the day. But what happens when that friend can’t be trusted? What happens when they drive recklessly or under the influence and cause an accident on the road? Negligent entrustment of a motor vehicle is when someone knowingly lends their […]
A decision worth thousands of dollars is being made about you by someone you’ve never met, using a process you can’t see. It’s important to know that the claims adjusters working on your case don’t work for you; they work for the insurance company you’re claiming from. They may act like a friend who is […]