Although it’s important to promptly notify your own insurance company of any accident in which you are injured, it’s also still important to protect your rights when speaking with agents from any insurance company—including your own! As an Orange County accident claim attorney, I understand how confused and shaken you may be after an accident. […]
Read MoreEvery year, innocent drivers, passengers, and pedestrians are killed or seriously injured by drivers who choose to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While driving drunk or drugged is a crime in California, victims usually end up having to work through insurance claims on their own if they wish to […]
Read MoreAs officials in California focus on reducing distracted driving this month, we want to remind the victims of distracted drivers that seeking legal guidance—even to ask questions—can be a both a big help and a big relief if you have been injured. Drivers often deny they were driving distracted, and their insurance companies may try […]
Read MoreIn downtown Fullerton, there are close to 50 businesses that serve alcohol, and it seems obvious that there would be a drunken driving problem that goes hand in hand. Since 2009, there have been 14 fatal car accidents in the city, and half of those deaths occurred in alcohol-related wrecks—not to mention the many non-fatal […]
Read MoreAlthough it seems obvious that the drunk driver would be held liable after causing an accident that injured you, it’s not always that simple. In some cases, the circumstances of the accident mean that there are several parties involved, which makes it difficult for innocent victims who are trying to recover compensation for their injuries. […]
Read MoreIn California, distracted driving is loosely defined as anything that takes your hands off the steering wheel or your eyes and mind off the road. While a lot of work has been put into raising awareness of the dangers of cell phone, smartphone, and tablet use behind the wheel, mobile devices aren’t the only things […]
Read MoreLast year, police in California issued nearly 61,000 distracted driving tickets in an April crackdown on cell phone use behind the wheel. This year, they hope to do it again. Police across California are stepping up their efforts to enforce the state’s cell phone ban during the month of April, and drivers who are caught […]
Read MoreIf you were involved in an auto accident in San Bernardino, you may be expecting a settlement payout from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But, did you know that without an experienced attorney on your side, you most likely will not get the full compensation you deserve? In fact, on average, seriously injured accident victims […]
Read MoreAccording to a recent article in the Orange County Register, a suspected drunk driving accident in Fullerton left one person injured. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Bastanchury Road and Harbor Boulevard around 5:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2013. After the accident, the intersection was closed to traffic for approximately two hours […]
Read MoreWhether you were hit as a driver, a pedestrian, a motorcyclist, or a bicyclist, the injuries you sustain in a hit-and-run accident can be severe and leave you with a lot of questions. Who is responsible? Who will pay for my medical bills? Who can I trust? Where can I turn? How can I get […]
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