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...
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...
What to Know About Workers’ Compensation Laws and How a Workers’ Comp Attorney Can Help You Receive Full Benefits
Workers’ Comp Lawyer The facts surrounding workers’ compensation laws are not always straightforward. Between when is an appropriate time to file a claim or when it’s best to hire a Bakersfield workers’ comp lawyer, many injured workers often share the same confusion and concerns. If you were recently injured in a workplace accident, legal representation...
Should You Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer or Handle the Case Yourself?
Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for My Case? When an employee is injured on the job, the employer is obligated to provide the resources needed to treat that employee’s injuries. This includes medical bills for initial treatment and potential future medical treatment for rehabilitation. If there are any setbacks in this process, an...
Common Car Accident Injuries That Qualify for Compensation
Car Accident Injuries Bakersfield is ranked as the top city for the worst drivers in the US. To make matters worse, the city also has a few highly hazardous intersections, like Gosford Road and Ming Avenue, as well as the intersection of Real Road and Wilson Road. Car accident injuries can have long-term consequences on...
Do You Need a Lyft Accident Attorney? A Guide
Lyft Accident Attorney 228,197 people were injured in car crashes in California in 2021. As rideshare services like Uber and Lyft become more popular, more and more crashes involve rideshare vehicles. If you’ve been in an accident while using a rideshare company like Lyft, you might be wondering whether you need an attorney. Keep reading...
What a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Wants You to Know Before Filing a Claim
What a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Wants You to Know Before Filing a Claim According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, there were an estimated 84,000 motorcycle injuries in 2019 alone. If severe enough, an accident can leave you facing months or even years of recovery. Before filing a claim, familiarize yourself with some important legal...
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer
Before Hiring a Bakersfield Car Accident Lawyer Involvement in a car crash can change dramatically impact your life indefinitely, if not permanently. It can affect your physical and cognitive abilities, lead to financial strain, and limit your employment options. What do you do if someone else’s error changes your life for the worse? It’s time...
The Do’s and Don’ts Directly After a Car Accident
After a Car Accident Regardless of how skilled or careful of a driver you are, a collision is an unforeseen event that can happen to anyone. Studies show that there are over 5 million car accidents in the US every year. So, what’s the right thing to do after a car accident? Read on to...
What to Look for When Selecting Truck Accident Lawyers
Selecting Truck Accident Lawyers The number of fatalities caused by accidents involving large trucks has been higher since 2016 than in previous years. It’s always been dangerous to share the road with oversized vehicles, but this recent increase is cause for alarm. If you’ve been involved in a truck accident and sustained serious or long-term...