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25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Dangers for Cyclists in Beverly Hills

One bicycle advocacy outlet calls Beverly Hills “the most dangerous little city in California,” and for a good reason. While you have every legal right to be on the streets on your bicycle, you are taking your life into your hands when you do so. Beverly Hills intersections are routinely found to be among the most dangerous in the state in terms of accidents. North Santa Monica Boulevard at Wilshire is known as a particularly dangerous intersection. This intersection was built to move as many cars through it as possible, with zero focus on the safety needs of cyclists. In fact, this is a common theme in Beverly Hills, which was designed with the car in mind. In other words, it has next to no infrastructure for cyclists to keep…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

How Do You Find the Right Car Accident Lawyer?

Auto Accident

Hiring the right car accident lawyer can make a big difference in your case. Since you must make a relatively quick decision when getting legal help, it is critical to know what you are looking for when you talk to an attorney because the wrong decision can cost you money. Qualities to Look for in a Lawyer The right lawyer for you is usually one who has the right mix of: Experience Communication styleCustomer serviceCase strategy Even the most experienced lawyers may not do you much good if they are not there when you need them and cannot work well with you to make the right decisions. At the same time, a lawyer could take your calls, but they do not have what it takes to stand up to the…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Pedestrian Accidents at Night

Personal Injury

Pedestrian fatalities have increased dramatically over the past decade, and the problem is only getting worse. The biggest risk to pedestrians is when they venture out at night. The problem is even worse in an urban area. The Los Angeles area is the unfortunate perfect storm for pedestrian accidents, especially at night. Los Angelinos like to take advantage of the nightlife options in the area, and they are on the streets after dark. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. So long as they are crossing at intersections and crosswalks, the duty falls on the driver to be careful and avoid hitting them. Drivers Pay Even Less Attention at Night The issue is that drivers do not exercise the proper care. They are even less responsible at night when there…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

What if a Driver Offers to Pay You After an Accident?

Auto Accident

Some drivers are very afraid of the consequences of a car accident. Their insurance could go up, and they could even be personally liable for your damages. Some may offer to pay you money at the scene of a car accident. Do not ever accept it from them because it could keep you from being able to receive full legal compensation for your injuries. If you take cash at the scene of an accident, you would be forgoing getting the other driver’s insurance information and reporting the accident to your own insurance company. Even if an accident seems minor at the scene, you do not know the full extent of your damages until the days after an accident. For example, You could learn in the days and weeks after an…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Reckless Driving Is Causing More Pedestrian Deaths

Auto Accident

Experts initially predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic would at least cut some of the escalating rates of serious motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, the exact opposite happened. Accident fatalities have actually increased since the beginning of 2020, reaching a 30-year high. The main reason is that people have been driving far more recklessly than they did in the past. Fewer cars on the road actually gave motorists the space and ability to drive recklessly. Pedestrian deaths are already up over 46% in the last decade. Now, the issue is getting worse for a number of reasons, the most recent of them being an increased ability to speed. Why Pedestrian Deaths Are Increasing Other factors that have been cited for the recent uptick in pedestrian deaths are: Drivers’ increased anxiety…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Evidence in a Truck Accident Case

Truck Accident

Any motor vehicle accident case will turn on the evidence that you have. Truck accident cases have far more sources of evidence that you can use to prove your case. However, you must act quickly to obtain this evidence before it is lost or made to disappear by the trucking company. Like any motor vehicle case, you can benefit from physical evidence that could establish who was to blame for the crash. The best thing is when you have witnesses who saw the accident. Then, pictures of the accident scene and video footage may also prove your case. Sources of Evidence that Help Your Case There are additional helpful sources of evidence in a truck accident case, including: Black box data that could show key facts about how the truck…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Drunk Drivers and Head-On Collisions

Auto Accident

Head-on collisions are undoubtedly the most dangerous type of crash possible. The situation becomes far worse when one of the drivers is under the influence. These are the types of crashes that will cause the most severe injuries and even death. In any head-on crash, each driver bears the full brunt of the impact. The crash often occurs at high speed because neither driver is expecting it and has the ability to slow down. The drunk driver does not have a full idea of where they are going and usually makes no effort to break. In addition, they are often going well above the speed limit at the time of the crash because they have no sense or speed and the alcohol makes them far more reckless. Drunk drivers often…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

UM Claims after a Hit-and-Run

Auto Accident

If you have been injured in a hit-and-run crash, you can still recover financial compensation. In California, insurers are required to offer you uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage with your policy. It is never smart to turn down this coverage because of circumstances just like these. The prerequisite for being able to file a hit-and-run claim against your own insurance is that you have a police report. Hopefully, you called the police to the scene of the accident to report that you were the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Damages in UM Claim When you file a UIM claim, you are dealing with your own auto insurance carrier. Your policy has coverage up to a certain amount, and you are filing a claim against that. You are able to recover the same…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Truck Crashes on the I-5

Truck Accident

I-5 is a vital roadway that runs practically from border to border along the Pacific Coast. The location and necessity of this highway mean that it will be packed with trucks. These large vehicles often do not share the road well with drivers, causing serious accidents and injuries. There is not much that we can say about the Freeway that you have not already heard and experienced for yourself. One of the reasons why the Freeway is so packed is that drivers getting to and from work are not the only ones using this road. Serious Truck Crashes on I-5 In Los Angeles County, there is a fatal truck crash an average of every three days. Some of these crashes occur on the local portion of I-5. In December 2021,…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Can You Get Damages for Permanent Disabilities from Accidents?

Auto Accident

Your personal injury compensation must fully compensate you for all of the injuries that you suffered in an accident. Financial compensation from an accident is both backward and forward-looking. You must consider what the future holds when you are seeking personal injury compensation. The defendant has an obligation to put you in the same position as if the accident never happened, including paying for permanent disabilities. Permanent disabilities will lead to a number of different types of damages that will continue to impact your life in the future. Some of these disabilities could keep you from working again or prevent you from doing the type and amount of work that you did before the injury. In addition, you may continue to experience pain and suffering indefinitely as you deal with…

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Dangers for Cyclists in Beverly Hills

How Do You Find the Right Car Accident Lawyer?

Pedestrian Accidents at Night

What if a Driver Offers to Pay You After an Accident?

Reckless Driving Is Causing More Pedestrian Deaths

Evidence in a Truck Accident Case

Drunk Drivers and Head-On Collisions

UM Claims after a Hit-and-Run

Truck Crashes on the I-5

Can You Get Damages for Permanent Disabilities from Accidents?

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