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We must establish these elements: - The other driver owed you a duty of care. - The other driver breached that duty of care. Perhaps the other driver was speeding, failed to signal a lane change, or followed your motorcycle too closely. - You suffered damages for which you can be financially compensated. You must document your injuries, the resulting medical bills, the time you lost at work, and all other losses.

You might think that a motorcycle accident case is not any different from car accident cases. Unfortunately, our experience shows that motorcycle accident cases tend to be far more complicated for many reasons, including: - Motorcycle riders tend to suffer more serious injuries. - Riders often incur greater damages. Because motorcycle riders suffer more serious injuries, they tend to have a greater amount of damages, including medical expenses. - Drivers try to deflect blame for accidents. Unfortunately, drivers responsible for crashes with motorcycle riders often turn to stereotypes of motorcyclists as reckless speed demons.

In California, Uber is regulated by the state’s laws and regulations for “transportation network companies” (TNCs). TNCs are required to register with the California Public Utilities Commission and submit annual reports about their drivers. They must report any incidents involving their drivers and vehicles, the number of hours and miles driven by their vehicles, any law enforcement citations and toll violations, driver training programs, and data about ride requests on the rideshare company’s platform. TNCs are also required to perform DMV record checks for all drivers on their platform.

Under California’s statute of limitations, you have two years following your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you wait too long to file suit, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case. That means you will have lost your right to seek compensation in court.

Most companies are responsible for the negligence of their employees, but Uber is a little different. Uber states that it does not “employ” its drivers. Instead, the rideshare company says that its drivers are independent contractors. That distinction gives Uber limited liability for the car crashes that its drivers cause.

Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include: - Fatigued driving/hours-of-service violations - Reckless driving - Distracted driving - Impaired driving - Driver inexperience - Truck company negligence - Poor maintenance - Negligence on the part of other drivers - Overweight or improperly loaded freight - Defective truck parts

The trucking industry relies on many different individuals and entities to transport goods successfully. With so many moving parts, one or more parties could have played a role in causing the wreck. It also means more insurance policies to unravel, more people to communicate with, more legal deadlines to juggle, and an increased likelihood for disputes over who should shoulder most of the blame.

Semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles are taller, longer, and much heavier than even the largest cars and SUVs. This means that when trucks hit something, they strike with much more force. The greater the impact, the more likely a person is to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries.

The law doesn’t require you to have a lawyer to file an injury claim, but it’s wise not to fight this battle alone. Truck accidents often cause severe injuries that have long-term consequences. As a result, the value of the claim is usually higher than for the average car accident case. Truck accident claims are also more complicated than car accident claims because several possible parties could be held liable. A truck accident attorney can investigate your claim to ensure that all potential defendants are identified.

It’s hard to say what your particular injury claim might be worth until we’ve had a chance to review your case. That said, we can discuss the types of compensation you may be entitled to.

Car accidents can cause overwhelming losses for victims, such as painful injuries, property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma. You need to receive a settlement to pay for all these losses. The first step in calculating your damages is to add up all your accident-related financial losses. This may include lost wages, medical treatment expenses, costs of physical therapy, costs of mental health treatment, costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle, and caregiving expenses.

Yes, because eating qualifies as distracted driving that may cause car accidents, as it will require you to take at least one hand off the wheel to take a bite. That means that if a police officer sees you eating while driving, he or she has the authority to stop under the distracted driving law.

Yes, driving while tired can be equivalent to drunk driving. According to the National Sleep Foundation, going 24 hours without sleep impairs driving to the same degree as a blood-alcohol concentration level of 0.10 which is above the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration in most states.

It may take a few months before the settlement process of a car accident in Los Angeles, CA is complete. Depending on the strength of your evidence, the personalities of the parties involved in your claim, and other factors, it might take a year or longer before the process is complete. If the case goes to trial, it can take additional years to conclude.

Yes, to recover compensation for a whiplash injury, you will need to show proof of the damage that was caused by your car accident. Since whiplash is not a visible injury, it can be difficult to demonstrate. You will need evidence in the form of medical documentation, which is why it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible after a car accident.

Your settlement should account for all of your losses, as that’s the intention of filing a claim. The settlement could pay for your damaged vehicle, accident-related medical care, lost income, permanent injury, disability, scarring, mental suffering, and many other losses.

The process of investigating a Los Angeles auto wreck can be complicated and challenging, especially for someone who is recovering from injuries. Your LA auto wreck lawyer can assist you in figuring out who caused your accident by investigating on your behalf. For instance, they can interview witnesses, obtain surveillance footage, and obtain the car wreck report.

In most cases, no, you won’t have to pay your attorney’s fees upfront. They can work out a fee arrangement with you in which you pay your attorney out of your settlement. In this way, you don’t pay for your lawyer unless they win you a settlement.

Your Los Angeles automobile crash attorney can help you track down the driver who hit you and pursue them for compensation. In some cases, you might be able to utilize your own uninsured motorist coverage to pay for the losses you suffered.

While every case is different due to particular circumstances, the general rule is that a person has 2 years from the date of the accident to file a claim. That being said, there are different exceptions that may broaden or shorten a claim. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (213) 593-9095.

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California gives an injured person two years from the date of the injury to go to court and file a lawsuit against those who could be at fault. If you have additional questions about your personal injury case, we’d be delighted to speak with you further. To get your free case review, call our Los Angeles office today.

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The severity of your injury will heavily impact the amount of compensation you receive. For instance, spraining your wrist in a car accident will result in less compensation than injuring your spinal cord. For more information, call us!

Yes, if you’ve been injured as a result of negligence by your landlord. Premises liability law covers landlord’s responsibilities to individuals who are on their property for various purposes. For more information about premises liabilty, call us!

The best way to expedite your claim is by hiring an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney. With an attorney in your corner, the insurance company will likely take the claim more seriously.