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05Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
When Car Accidents Become a Criminal Matter

When Car Accidents Become a Criminal Matter

Auto Accident
If you have been injured by another driver’s negligence, you’ll file your claim with their insurance provider, and if you need to take the matter to court, you’ll file a civil lawsuit against that insurance company. As such, most car accidents are civil – not criminal – matters. Some negligent practices, however, are so egregious that criminal charges against the negligent driver are also in play. If you have been injured by another driver’s negligent practices – in any form – an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney is standing by to help.   Common Scenarios While speeding, distraction, and exhaustion can all lead to dangerous car accidents, they are less likely – in the general scheme of things – to lead to criminal charges (other than relatively minor moving…
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05Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
Watch Out for These Shady Insurance Company Tactics

Watch Out for These Shady Insurance Company Tactics

Personal Injury
If another driver’s negligence causes you to be injured in a car accident, you’ll rely upon the at-fault driver’s insurance provider to cover your physical, financial, and emotional losses, which is what it is paid to do. Some insurance companies, however, are not above stooping to shady practices in order to keep settlements low and profits high. If you’re facing down another driver’s insurance company, do yourself a favor and reach out to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney today. Insurance Company Common Tactics It’s important to recognize that there are state laws that specifically protect claimants like you from some of the most common tactics employed by insurance companies. Consider the following: Some insurance companies deny claims early on – banking on claimants giving up under the sheer…
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04Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
Will My Car Accident Case Go to Court?

Will My Car Accident Case Go to Court?

Auto Accident
Many victims of car accidents are hesitant to file a car accident case against a negligent driver’s insurance provider because they are concerned about going to court. It’s important to understand, however, that the vast majority of car accident claims are settled before they ever reach a courtroom, and yours is likely to do the same. If you’re not sure what to do in your situation, reaching out to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney can provide you with the peace of mind you’re looking for. Your Filing Begins as a Claim You’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence – in the form of excess speed, distraction, impairment, or anything else – and, as a result, you’ll file your car accident claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. You’ll…
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04Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
How Does Coverage Work in Uber Accidents?

How Does Coverage Work in Uber Accidents?

Auto Accident
If you have been injured by an Uber driver’s negligence, you may be at an utter loss regarding which insurance company to file your claim with and how best to proceed. While these claims are often exceptionally challenging, there are some insurance basics that can help you better understand your claim. One of the most important things you can do in terms of protecting your rights after an Uber accident is to hire an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney from the outset. Where You Are in the Uber Process The matter of which insurance company or companies will handle your Uber claim depends upon where you are in the Uber process. Consider the following: If the negligent Uber driver in question has a passenger or is on the way…
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04Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
When Another Car Backs into You, Who’s at Fault?

When Another Car Backs into You, Who’s at Fault?

Auto Accident
If another car backs into you in a parking lot, it can be as startling as it is dangerous, and while you may believe that it’s the other driver’s fault, you may not know how to go about proving it. If this is the difficult position you find yourself in, seek the professional legal counsel of an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney today. Common Scenarios While parking lots have a tendency to feel like a free for all, backing-up accidents tend to play out in the following ways: A car is backing out of a parking space and hits a car driving pastA car is backing out of a parking space and hits a parked carTwo or more cars back out at the same time, and as a result,…
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04Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
4 Helpful Tips for Driving Safely

4 Helpful Tips for Driving Safely

Personal Injury
When you get behind the wheel, you recognize the immense responsibility that you take on and the immense risk that you accept. Unfortunately, not every motorist out there takes safety as seriously as you do, which makes keeping the following safety tips in mind that much more important. And if you are injured by another driver’s negligence, reaching out for the professional legal guidance of an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney is always well advised. One: Slow Down Speed plays far too primary a role in deadly traffic accidents. Not only does excess speed decrease your response time, but it also increases the risk that any resulting accidents will prove deadly. Traveling at a safe speed includes taking the road’s condition into account. Two: Drive Defensively Driving defensively is…
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04Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
Dealing with the Insurance Company after a Car Accident

Dealing with the Insurance Company after a Car Accident

Auto Accident
If you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, the stakes are high, and obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled is critical. Because your claim will proceed through the at-fault driver’s insurance provider, it’s important to know how to protect your rights, which includes knowing how to deal with the insurance company itself. The most important step you can take toward this end is consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney early in the process. A Note about the Insurance Company Whether you have been injured by a distracted, drunk, speeding, or otherwise negligent motorist, the path forward remains the same – filing a claim with the driver’s car insurance company. As such, it’s important to keep in mind that the insurance company is extremely motivated to…
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03Oct 2022 by Pat Geddie
The 3 Main Causes of Traffic Accidents in California

The 3 Main Causes of Traffic Accidents in California

Auto Accident
Traffic accidents are a primary cause of accidental death in California and across the country, and while there are any number of causes, the main culprits are three basic forms of driver negligence. If another driver’s negligence causes you or someone you love to be injured, it’s time to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney. Excess Speed The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares the following alarming speed-related statistics: For the last 20 years, excess speed has played a role in about a third of all traffic deaths.In 2020 alone, excess speed contributed to a full 29 percent of traffic deaths. 11,258 people lost their lives to excess speed in 2020. Distraction Drivers who don’t focus their attention on their primary task of navigating the roadway…
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16Sep 2022 by Pat Geddie
Cuando el Conductor Culpable Muere en el Accidente

Cuando el Conductor Culpable Muere en el Accidente

Auto Accident
Los accidentes automovilísticos son eventos excepcionalmente peligrosos y, a menudo, resultan fatales. Si el conductor cuya negligencia causa el accidente automovilístico que lo deja lesionado sucumbe a sus propias lesiones, es un evento trágico que puede dejarlo desconcertado e inseguro sobre cuál es la mejor manera de proceder. Si esta es la situación difícil en la que se encuentra, recurrir al asesoramiento legal profesional de un abogado con experiencia en accidentes automovilísticos de Beverly Hills puede ayudarlo. En Busca de Una Compensación Justa Si el conductor culpable resulta fatalmente herido, es posible que se pregunte si su cobertura de seguro aún se aplica en relación con sus pérdidas, y la respuesta es que sí, se aplica. El conductor estaba vivo cuando ocurrió el accidente, lo que asegura que la cobertura…
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16Sep 2022 by Pat Geddie
Los Puntos Ciegos de los Camiones son una Zona de Peligro

Los Puntos Ciegos de los Camiones son una Zona de Peligro

Auto Accident
La cantidad de semirremolques en nuestras carreteras está creciendo, y estos inmensos vehículos son responsables de algunos de los accidentes más mortales que existen. Los conductores de camiones son responsables de conducir sus camiones de forma segura a través del tráfico, incluso cuando están cambiando de carril o saliendo de su carril de tráfico, y cuando no tienen en cuenta sus puntos ciegos, pone a otros en la carretera en una clara desventaja de seguridad. Si la negligencia de un conductor de camión lo deja lesionado en un accidente automovilístico, un abogado experimentado en accidentes de camiones de Beverly Hills puede ayudarlo. Puntos Ciegos La Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) informa que los semiconductores experimentan enormes puntos ciegos que se irradian desde sus cabinas a ambos lados y que…
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