If you’re a teen driver, you might feel like you have everything you need to know about driving to get started. You’ve finished all your classes, you’ve passed the test, and you’ve gotten your license. Now, you might be ready to hit the road. However, there are a few extra safety tips you should know as a teen driver. Understanding these driving tips can help prevent accidents and help you protect yourself and your passengers on the road. Obey the Speed LimitTraffic law is the main point of the driving classes...Continue Reading...
Getting into an accident can be especially frustrating when you know someone else is responsible for the wreck and you discover they don’t have insurance. If the responsible driver doesn’t have insurance, they can’t easily cover your damages, but this doesn’t mean you can’t sue them for the losses you’ve suffered.At Dickson Kohan & Bablove LLP, we’ve handled cases involving uninsured drivers, and they work similarly to cases involving insured drivers. As the plaintiff, you must prove negligence against...Continue Reading...
Dealing with a car crash claim is already tough. You’re hurt and your car is damaged or total. Worse, though, you were hit by a drunk driver, which could leave you with serious injuries and a feeling of injustice. Drunk driving is a criminal offense, but you need compensation, which isn’t the purpose of criminal charges. What can you do? Your lawyer can guide you through the process of getting your compensation, as well as what to expect in the courtroom. Because these cases may have a few extra steps, you may need help getting...Continue Reading...
Getting in an accident is a scary experience, but when you suffer injuries and realize that the at-fault driver in your wreck is uninsured, the situation becomes significantly more terrifying. You may feel like the future is no longer in your control because you have no way to pay for your medical expenses. Thankfully, Texas is a fault insurance state, and the at-fault driver is still responsible for your damages.At Crain Lewis Brogdon, LLP, we’ve handled many car accident cases where the negligent driver who caused the wreck didn’t...Continue Reading...
If you’ve been hit by a drunk driver in a car accident, it’s understandable to be shaken by the experience. The first thing you should do after your wreck is call the police and seek medical help for any injuries you’ve suffered. Once you begin the recovery process, you may start wondering what the best course of action is for filing a lawsuit and obtaining compensation. It’s possible that the drunk driver is already being charged in the criminal system, which can be helpful in your case, but it can also prolong the...Continue Reading...
One moment, you’re crossing the street, taking care to follow pedestrian laws. The next, you’ve been hit by a careless driver, and you’re hurt. You need compensation to recover, but the driver was a rideshare driver. So, what can you do about your injuries? Fortunately, you'll have the option to seek compensation after you're hurt by a careless driver. However, because they work for a company like Uber or Lyft, it can be tough to file a claim without experienced and knowledgeable help. Make sure you know what to...Continue Reading...
The Press-Enterprise recently reported in an article an incident of a pregnant Orange County woman being rushed to a hospital following a traffic collision. On Sunday evening a 40 year-old pregnant woman riding as a passenger in her friend’s 2007 Cadillac, was injured when the two women were rear-ended by male driver who failed to stop for slowing traffic. This incident took place at around 6 p.m. on the I-15 Freeway, just south of the 215 Freeway in Murrieta. Police were able to apprehend the faulty driver who was later identified as Jose...Continue Reading...
A lawsuit is generally the last thing on the mind of an individual who is caught in the chaotic aftermath of an auto accident in the Inland Empire. However, if another party is to blame for the accident, you'll want to think about legal options to get compensation for your losses.Auto accident lawsuits involve a lot of legal nuances. In this article, we will shed light on the driver's "Duty of Care" and how it affects a personal injury case.About the Driver's Duty of CareMotorists are expected to ensure that they take reasonable...Continue Reading...
