What are the Rules about Helmets and Insurance for Electric Bikes and Scooters?
Electric scooters and bikes – often just called e-scooters and e-bikes, have changed the way many of us get around. Whether you own your own or pick one up as needed through a sharing platform like Lime or Bird, these vehicles offer an easy, relatively inexpensive, and fun way to get from place to place.
Watch Out for Drunk Drivers around Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season – a time when we eat and drink more than usual. Unfortunately, this often translates into more drunk drivers on the road, putting all of us at risk. The night before Thanksgiving can be particularly dangerous and has even earned the nickname Blackout Wednesday in some circles. Between students coming home and the workforce getting ready for a four-day weekend, the bars are often packed with people celebrating the start of the holiday season. While there is nothing wrong with having a few, there is something wrong with getting behind the wheel intoxicated. Unfortunately, many people do it anyway, and every year, thousands of people are hurt by drunk drivers around the holidays. Here’s what to do in the event that a drunk driver hits you this holiday season: Call Us Today to Speak with a California Personal Injury Lawyer If you are injured by a drunk driver, there is a strong likelihood that you are entitled to compensation under California law. At The Kuvara Law Firm, we know how to get drunk drivers’ insurance companies to pay our clients the compensation they deserve. To schedule your free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney in California, call our office today or contact us online.
California Personal Injury Claims: What Victims Need to Know
Thousands of people are Injury in avoidable incidents every day in the Bay Area and throughout the state. In many cases, these accidents occur through no fault of their own and often leave victims with significant medical expenses and other losses. In fact, sometimes, their lives will never be the same. If you have suffered injuries in an accident in California, you probably have a lot of questions. Below, we answer some of the most common questions accident victims have. For more information, call our office today to schedule a free consultation with a California personal injury lawyer. Can I Recover Compensation? Unsurprisingly, the first question that many accident victims have is, “can I recover compensation?“ The short answer is that you can usually recover compensation if your accident was someone else’s fault. For example, if someone ran a stop sign and slammed into you, you can probably recover damages. Similarly, if you slipped and fell in a grocery store because of a wet floor that no one had cleaned up, you probably have a claim. An attorney can review the facts of your case and let you know about your legal rights. How Much is My Claim Worth? If you do have a case, your next question is probably, “How much is my case worth?” The value of your case depends on a number of factors, including how badly you were hurt, your prognosis, your occupation, and whether you were partially at fault for your accident. Do I Need to Retain an Attorney? If you know that you have a claim and the other party has admitted fault, you may be wondering whether you need a lawyer. As an accident victim, you should be aware that every insurance company in the United States is trying to make money by paying out as little as they possibly can. They will look for every possible way to deny your claim entirely, and if they can’t, they will engage in tactics designed to get you to settle for less than you deserve. The best way to ensure that you get the full value of your personal injury claim is to retain a lawyer as soon as possible after an accident. An attorney will evaluate your claim and determine whether you are entitled to compensation. In addition, your lawyer will deal with the insurance company for you and try to negotiate a fair settlement. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, your attorney will likely take your case to court in order to pursue the compensation you are entitled to under California law. Call Us Today to Speak with a California Personal Injury Attorney At The Kuvara Law Firm, our skilled team of personal injury lawyers fight hard to get our clients the compensation they deserve. Whether you were injured in a car wreck or in a construction accident, we have the legal skill and acumen to protect your rights and hold negligent parties accountable. To schedule a free case evaluation with a lawyer, call our office today or contact us online.