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25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Drunk Drivers and Head-On Collisions

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…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Distracted Rideshare Drivers

Auto Accident

Rideshare apps, like Lyft or Uber, allow people to request a ride, like an on-call private taxi, right from their phones. Throughout the pick-up, while en route, and during the drop-off, the driver must look at and tap things in the rideshare app. Is it really safe to have a driver relying on using an app while driving? If that app the driver was using sent text messages, it would be illegal, but if it sends Uber passenger pick-up instructions, it’s ok. How is driving while using a rideshare app not distracted driving? What Is Distracted Driving? “The human brain’s inability to quickly process numerous sensory cues at the same time means that something must give—and often, it’s the driver’s focus on the road,” writes Uber on their own website.…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Will My Car Accident Case Go to Court?

Auto Accident

It is very rare for car accidents to be litigated in open court in front of a judge. The overwhelming majority of car accidents are settled between you and your insurance company, as well as you and the driver who caused the accident. Settling out of court saves time, money, energy, and sanity (in most cases). Alternative Dispute Resolution If settling your car accident case doesn’t seem possible, remember that you can ask the other side to participate in ADR or Alternative Dispute Resolution. ADR includes mediation and binding arbitration. Mediation is an interactive process where an objective, professionally-trained mediator assists you and the other party in agreeing to a fair settlement. Binding arbitration is similar to mediation except that the arbiter decides, like a judge, what the outcome will…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

How Do You Know Who Was at Fault in Your Car Accident?

Auto Accident

Some states use a “no-fault” car accident system, meaning that, in the event of an accident, insurance companies don’t consider who was to blame. California, however, does use an “at-fault” system for car accidents. This means the driver who caused the wreck is responsible for the damages they caused. Get a Copy of the Police Report Hopefully, someone called the police to the scene of your accident. The police will take a report of the accident, in which they will investigate the cause of the crash. A traffic collision police report in the state of California will clearly outline which driver was at fault. In order to know which driver that was, simply request to see the police report. Most insurance companies will conduct their own investigations as well, which…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

What is a Bicycle Dooring Accident?

Bicycle Accident

In April of 2018, a man was riding in the bike lane on Alameda Avenue in Burbank when a car door was opened right in front of him. He struck the car door, was thrown from his bicycle, and was then run over by a pick-up truck. He succumbed to his injuries a few short minutes later in the hospital, reported the LA Times. What is Dooring? “Dooring” is when a bicyclist or motorcyclist (moped, skateboard, or scooter rider) is riding near parked cars and someone exiting one of those parked cars opens their door right in front of the biker. The bicycle or motorcycle hits the door and the rider typically flies over their handlebars and over the door. Although there are many advantages to bike lanes, putting them…

25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie

Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents

Personal Injury

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to injuries when struck by cars. Despite all the fluorescent and reflective paint, crosswalks, and traffic signals, pedestrians still get seriously injured year after year. Amputation An amputation is when an arm or leg becomes so badly damaged in an accident that it must be removed in order to save the person’s life (or if the limb is severed completely during the accident). Losing a limb often comes with a high degree of physical and emotional agony (phantom pain, trauma, depression). With extensive therapy and time, amputees can re-learn to walk, eat, drive, write, and so on. However, they often require expensive and specialized equipment in order to do so, not to mention costly modifications to their homes and vehicles. A non-specialty prosthetic leg, for example,…

31Jan 2022 by Pat Geddie

When Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer?

Auto Accident

Some car accidents involve little to no property damage and no injuries. If, however, you have been involved in an accident involving either, it’s in your best interest to reach out to a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer, like our team at Jalilvand Law. If You’ve Been Injured If you or your passengers have sustained any injuries in a car accident, you should contact a car accident lawyer. It never hurts to make a few phone calls to learn more about your rights and how a lawyer may or may not be able to assist you. Even if your insurance company has been helpful or if you’ve already accepted a settlement offer from them, again, you have nothing to lose by speaking to a car accident attorney. If There Are…

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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?

Distracted Rideshare Drivers

Will My Car Accident Case Go to Court?

How Do You Know Who Was at Fault in Your Car Accident?

What is a Bicycle Dooring Accident?

Common Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents

When Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer?

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