A judgment for wrongful death would likely far exceed $50,000. But collecting that judgment is another matter entirely. If the driver does not have...

Are there benefits to filing a breach of contract vs negligence tort (or visa versa)?

If you have a claim against a medical provider, there is no such thing as a claim that's easy to win. Those claims tend to be defended very...

Even you have no right of way: but the accident takes place and you can prove no-fault then are you out of liability ?

It's not clear what you're asking. When two cars collide, one of the drivers is generally legally responsible. Sometimes both drivers share legal...

Does the insurer pay liability (both body and property) regardless of driver fault or no ? or only no-fault party?

Liability insurance only covers situations where the insured driver is liable - that is, at fault. This applies to both bodily injury and property...

My son was killed in a hit & accident by a drunk driver in California, he was a pedestrian.

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Generally speaking, the per-person liability limit is the maximum amount that can be recovered for...

My lawyer said my case was being review 2 months ago how long will it take? I had two car accidents. 5 months apart

It can take several months to gather all the information necessary to prepare a demand. And when you've had two accidents, sorting out what records...

You should hire a competent personal injury attorney to help you evaluate your claims and assist you in obtaining an appropriate recovery from the...

The DUI/hit & run driver is insured but also may have substantial personal assets. Can we sue him personally?

You cannot accept a personal injury settlement from the insurance company and also make a claim against the driver's personal assets. You need to...

Los Angeles, CA: involved with minor traffic accident: insurance--DMV?

Whether you believed you had insurance is irrelevant. The question is whether you *had* liability coverage. And you did. The rental car company...

What should I do now?

Most injuries caused by falls at retail stores do not give rise to a viable claim on the part of the injured individual. The store is not legally...