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Insurance companies often link a vehicle’s physical damage to the severity of an occupant’s injuries. They typically argue that an accident that results in little or no physical damage could not have caused serious injuries. It’s assumed little force was transferred...
After an accident in California, you may expect the claims process to move steadily toward payment, especially when your injuries and medical bills seem well documented. But when an insurer disputes your claim, you may be unsure how to pursue compensation....
A collision with an 80,000-pound truck often leaves victims facing severe injuries and serious financial burdens. Unlike car accidents, commercial truck crashes can involve federal rules, multiple liable parties and insurance policies worth millions of dollars. These...
A car accident can cause serious injuries that are not always visible immediately after the crash. Even if you feel well enough to leave the scene, hidden injuries may continue developing over the following hours or days. Internal injuries are especially dangerous...
E-bikes have become increasingly popular across California. With more e-bikes on the road, an increase in reported collisions is also all but inevitable. Local authorities have observed that e-bike crashes have increased substantially in the last few years, with no...
A car accident is a traumatic and unexpected event. When it happens, your body’s fight-or-flight response can activate. Part of this process involves the release of adrenaline. From an evolutionary standpoint, adrenaline can be helpful because it may allow a person to...
If you get involved in a car accident in Los Angeles, it is a good idea to get your phone out and take some photos of the crash scene. These can be very helpful for your case moving forward, as you report the accident to the authorities, file an insurance claim and...
Motorcycles are subject to the same traffic laws as four-wheeled vehicles, with a few noteworthy exceptions. Riders generally need to adhere to the speed limit, monitor traffic consistently and communicate with others to ensure their safety. Frequently, motorcycle...
At the end of last year, the Los Angeles Times published a piece about the “most annoying offenses” committed by area drivers. These offenses aren’t just things like people driving for miles with their turn signal on or blasting a particularly obnoxious podcaster with...
Rear-end crashes are a relatively common traffic hazard. Even safe drivers in well-equipped vehicles are at risk of injury if another driver fails to monitor their surroundings and hits them from behind. Rear-end crashes have a strong association with whiplash and...