My personal health insurance use for auto accident medical, what dollar amount is used to determine special damages?

Unfortunately, pursuant to the decision of Howell v. Hamilton Meats Co. (a terrible decision for injured persons in CA, in my opinion (See my blog...

You need to speak with your attorney about how to value your claim. There is no "formula" for determining the overall value of the claim that is...

I was a victim in a pretty bad rear-end accident yesterday? What happens now? Do I need a and attorney?

Rear end collisions are almost always the fault of the party in the rear. If you were injured, you should seek out PROMPT medical attention both...

I sent a demand letter to the at fault insurance co. They responded with a settlement much less than my expenses. Should I sue?

Insurance companies will always discount personal injury auto claims if there is a delay in treatment. Having said this, filing a lawsuit on the...

Third party claim

Proving a product defect on these facts would be difficult in my opinion. You have to show that the product (in this case the pallet jack) was...

What should I expect next?

First of all, my condolences to your and your family. It is tragic enough to lose a loved one in an accident that involves mere negligence but,...

Will my car insurance pay for the damage?

Probably not. You need to put him on the policy.

Does someone have to provide accurate personal information at the scene of an accident?

Under California Vehicle Code 20002 and following sections, a driver involved in an accident must stop their vehicle and provide the other driver...

Am I at fault in this auto accident? Can I sue the person who hit me?

The driver that hit you is probably at fault in this accident from the way you describe the facts. California law allows you to take your vehicle...

What are the statues of limitations on being struck by a truck in a dept. store parking lot, That I would be able to recover dam

The statute of limitations for filing a suit on a personal injury claim for bodily harm caused by negligence is two years from the date of the...