2020 was a challenging year for Californians – and the country as a whole. The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 400,000 Americans, sickened millions more, and tanked the economy. Despite these hardships, there have been some good things to come out of 2020, including a drastic reduction in the number of car accidents in […]
Bay Area Personal Injury Blog
Three Most Common Car Accidents (and How to Avoid Them)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 94% of all motor vehicle accidents in the United States are caused by driver error. While vehicle malfunction and environmental factors, such as faulty brakes or heavy rain, can cause crashes, most often, collisions are caused by something that a driver did – or failed to […]
The Importance of Having Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in California
Picture this scenario: you’re in a fender bender on the freeway. You’re sore, but can get out of the car and walk to talk to the driver who rear-ended you. The other driver tells you that he doesn’t have insurance. What can you do? If you have uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage, you could file a claim […]
What Happens If An Accident Aggravated an Existing Condition?
As we get older, many of us will be diagnosed with a physical or mental health condition — or perhaps you already have a diagnosis. Managing that condition may be relatively straightforward on a day-to-day basis. But what happens if you are in a car accident that makes your pre-existing condition even worse? If the […]
Spine and Back Injury After an Accident
After a California motor vehicle accident, many victims complain of back pain. Back injuries occur on a wide spectrum, from relatively minor muscle injuries to serious spinal cord injuries that cause permanent disability. If you have suffered a back injury in a California car accident, you should consult an experienced attorney as soon as possible […]
