Personal Injury

What Steps Should I Take If I Have Been Injured In An Auto Accident?

The first thing to do is make sure that the accident was documented, meaning calling the police and making sure that there was a police report regarding your accident. After the accident, you should make sure that all the parties are not seriously harmed but still contact the police. You will have to get the documentation from the other party that hit you, and it happens a lot. Many times, you might get hit by somebody that doesn’t have insurance. That’s another problem, but usually, when you are hurt, you should go to the treating physician of your own or to who your attorney refers you. Read More

How Common Are Trucking Accidents In The State Of California?

In trucking accidents, many times, the trucks are owned by individuals and contracted with a company. To have a truck like that on the road, the liability insurance coverage must be at least a million dollars. If you can show that you have a legitimate accident, you can go against that insurance, the company, and the driver. It’s mostly the driver, though, since they are working under the insurance company’s umbrella. You have to retain an attorney and get somebody out there to look at the accident and determine the cause. This is required because the trucking company will have their team of lawyers try to admit to as little liability as possible. Read More