Do I Need to Hire Car Accident Attorneys for a Crash That Was Not My Fault?

Need? Not necessarily–BUT, do not assume that because you were not at fault the insurance company will play fairly. Their job is to protect the company; this means reducing spend, regardless of who is responsible for causing the car accident. Conversely, the role of car accident attorneys is to protect their clients from being taken...

Common Questions for an Auto Accident Attorney

Bakersfield Auto Accident Attorney From personal injury claim filings to investigations to negotiations, the most qualified attorneys handle every aspect of a car accident case. A Bakersfield auto accident attorney knows how to deal with an insurance company that does not always have a victim’s best interest in mind. Hiring a car accident lawyer will...

Who Has the Right of Way in a Pedestrian Accident

Does the Pedestrian Have the Right of Way in California? Understanding who has the right-of-way and under what circumstances is beneficial for pedestrians and drivers, as it can decrease the overwhelming number of pedestrian accidents.  However, as traffic laws continue to undergo regular changes, it can leave many confused about who actually has the right-of-way....

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What to Know About Wrongful Death Lawsuits

What Qualifies for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Wrongful death claims are part of tort law, which is an unintentional act that harms another person; this is different from criminal law involving intentional wrongdoing.  A wrongful death lawsuit is filed when someone dies due to another person’s negligence. The primary objective of a wrongful death lawsuit...

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7 Indicators That You Need to Hire a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Attorney

How Do I Know if I Need to Hire a Bakersfield Pedestrian Accident Attorney? The purpose of filing a personal injury claim is for victims to be reimbursed for their current losses as well as obtain compensation for anticipated damages that are a direct result of the incident.  Because pedestrian accidents can cause serious damages,...

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About California Electric Bicycle Laws & What Happens After an Accident

A Brief Guide Into California Electric Bicycle Laws With nice weather year-round and as a practical alternative to gas-guzzling cars, the use of electric bicycles has significantly grown in recent years, especially in Southern California. The Golden State has been a big proponent of electric bikes, but there are strict regulations on the classification and...

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Offers Assistance After a Hit-and-Run

How a Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyer Can Help You (Even When the  Fleeing Driver Has Not Been Identified) Pedestrian accidents warrant pursuing a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver; hit-and-run accidents are no different. However, proving liability will be more complicated than other types of car accidents.  The unique challenges of a hit-and-run accident make...

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California Trucking Regulations

How Trucking Regulations in California Affect Your Insurance Claim Like any other motor vehicle traveling on California highways, a commercial truck driver must abide by traffic laws. In addition to this, the state has also implemented additional regulations. Here is an overview of those laws and why they significantly affect how much compensation you are...

How Is a Personal Injury Settlement Paid Out in Bakersfield, CA?

About a Personal Injury Settlement A common deterrent that prevents personal injury victims from filing insurance claims is the anticipated stress of undergoing legal proceedings–more specifically, how they will obtain their personal injury settlements.   To better understand the processes and procedures of a personal injury case, here’s an overview of what happens after a claim...

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How to Evaluate a Bakersfield Bicycle Accident Lawyer Before Hiring

Why Hire Bicycle Accident Lawyers in the First Place? Bicycle accidents are a unique type of personal injury case because they don’t quite fall into the category of motor vehicle accidents, nor do they qualify as pedestrian accidents. This can make it difficult for an injured bicycle rider to prove someone else is at fault...

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