20Apr 2021 by Pat Geddie
How Much is Your Car Accident Claim Worth?

How Much is Your Car Accident Claim Worth?

Auto Accident
This is perhaps the number one question that we are always asked at an initial consultation. The answer that we usually give is that we need to take a closer look, but we should have a good idea of how much you could receive when we review your records. This is because your settlement check would depend on how much you have suffered personally. Your car accident compensation would cover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages pay you back for money that you actually lost. This includes things like: Lost wagesMedical billsDamages to your property Non-economic damages are intended to pay you for your experience. This would include things like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. You can be certain that the insurance company…
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20Apr 2021 by Pat Geddie
Should You Call 911 After a Car Accident?

Should You Call 911 After a Car Accident?

Auto Accident
Many people ask us whether they should contact 911 after a car accident. Our answer is always yes. There are two primary reasons why. The Police Will Come You actually want the police at the scene of every car accident. Once they are called, they will issue a police report from the accident. While this is not admissible as evidence if your case goes to trial, here is how the police report could be used: The insurance company will review the police report when determining liability.If the other driver has violated the law, it can be evidence of negligence.The police report may identify witnesses who could be called to testify at trial. In addition, you want the police on the scene, especially if the tensions are high between the two…
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20Apr 2021 by Pat Geddie
Signs of Intoxicated Drivers

Signs of Intoxicated Drivers

Auto Accident
Drunk driving is a factor in more than one-quarter of all traffic fatalities in the United States. While it is often difficult to avoid drunk drivers, here are some signs that a driver may be intoxicated. Difference in Speed Drunk drivers rarely travel near the speed limit since the motorist’s perception and senses are skewed by the alcohol. They are either traveling far in excess of the speed limit or well below it. The Headlights Are Off Turning on headlights is one of the basic things that you do when you start the car. Except it is not this way for someone who is intoxicated because they forget even this simple step. Most cars driving completely without lights at night have a drunk driver behind the wheel. Swerving Doing anything…
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20Apr 2021 by Pat Geddie
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Auto Accident
The problem of distracted driving remains bad enough that a public campaign to raise awareness is necessary. This happens every year in April, where there are efforts to educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving. This effort tries to teach drivers what happens when they take their eyes off the road. Of course, the classic example of distracted driving is when a motorist reads their phone or sends a text while driving. The truth is that distracted driving is about much more than that - even eating behind the wheel or engaging in an intense conversation can be dangerously distracting. Anything that keeps you from fully focusing while operating a car could be considered distracted driving. Statistics About Distracted Driving Here are some alarming statistics that people should…
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20Apr 2021 by Pat Geddie
Concussions from Car Crashes

Concussions from Car Crashes

Auto Accident
Concussions are one of the more serious and common injuries that drivers and passengers suffer in an accident. Roughly 20% of all hospitalizations for traumatic brain injuries come from car crashes. Besides having potential long-lasting impacts, concussions are not always apparent at the time of the accident. In the meantime, you are walking around and living your life with an untreated brain injury that could cause long-term damage. Concussions usually happen when your head makes contact with something like an airbag or steering wheel. However, you do not always need for your head to strike something. Most often, you suffer a concussion from whiplash, which is one of the most common car accident injuries. Your head snapping forward would cause the injury when your brain moves inside your skull. What…
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20Apr 2021 by Pat Geddie
Risks of Teen Drivers

Risks of Teen Drivers

Auto Accident
While everyone needs to get their start behind the wheel, this does not lessen the risks that teen drivers pose to others. Here are some of the dangers that go along with teen drivers. Inexperience There are some things that experienced drivers just know that they have learned over time. This includes things like: Driving a reasonable speed in the weatherDriving defensively at all timesLeaving a safe distance between cars Newer drivers also lack some reaction and crash avoidance abilities of more experienced motorists. Sometimes, inexperience can cause an accident when a teen driver misreads the situation. Distraction Teens are the stereotypical distracted driver. They have been raised on their mobile devices and may not even be able to put them down when driving. Besides being illegal, this is also…
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11Mar 2021 by Pat Geddie
Cómo Funcionan los Reclamos por Accidentes de Vahículos en California

Cómo Funcionan los Reclamos por Accidentes de Vahículos en California

Auto Accident
Las semanas y los meses posteriores a un accidente automovilístico pueden ser confusos y atemorizantes, especialmente cuando se trata de facturas médicas importantes, facturas de reparación y tiempo de trabajo perdido. Si su accidente fue causado por el descuido de otra persona, es probable que pueda obtener una compensación presentando un accidente automovilístico. A continuación se presentan algunos de los pasos principales en el proceso de compensación por accidentes automovilísticos. Llámenos hoy para discutir su caso con un abogado de accidentes automovilísticos en Beverly Hills. Presentar un Reclamo Lo primero que debe hacer es presentar una reclamación a la compañía de seguros del conductor culpable. Sin embargo, antes de hacer esto, es una buena idea hablar con un abogado. Un abogado se asegurará de que su reclamo se presente a…
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11Mar 2021 by Pat Geddie
Problemas de Responsabilidades en Accidentes de Reacción en Cadena

Problemas de Responsabilidades en Accidentes de Reacción en Cadena

Auto Accident
Pocos tipos de accidentes son más terribles que un accidente automovilístico de reacción en cadena. Estos accidentes generalmente incluyen un automóvil que choca con otro automóvil, otro vehículo, etc. Un tipo de reacción en cadena particularmente peligrosa es un accidente en el que ocurre un accidente y los conductores que se aproximan no pueden detenerse antes de chocar con vehículos averiados. Cuando varios conductores están involucrados en accidentes, el problema puede agravarse rápidamente. Por ejemplo, si está sentado en un semáforo y un automóvil lo golpea por detrás y el automóvil lo golpea frente a usted, ¿es usted responsable? La respuesta a esta pregunta es "probablemente no" porque nada de lo que hizo causó daños al vehículo que tenía delante. En cambio, es probable que el conductor que lo conoció…
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10Mar 2021 by Pat Geddie
How Tailgating and Brake Checking Lead to Crashes

How Tailgating and Brake Checking Lead to Crashes

Auto Accident
Tailgating is a common behavior on the road that is considered to be a form of aggressive driving. When a driver thinks that you are driving too slowly or they want you to move over so they can pass you, they might start following you very closely, which can be stressful.   This practice can result in accidents and injuries to many motorists. Tailgating First, tailgating can be distracting for the front driver, especially if they do not have a chance to move out of the lane right away. The front driver will naturally be focusing on the menacing driver behind them instead of the road ahead, which can lead to mistakes. Further, following too closely does not give the rear driver enough room to slow down or stop if the…
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10Mar 2021 by Pat Geddie
Car Crash Risks on Road Trips

Car Crash Risks on Road Trips

Auto Accident
As spring break is right around the corner and summer break is in sight, many families are planning road trips. Road trips are also a popular form of travel with COVID-19 concerns, keeping many people off planes. If your family is headed out on a road trip, you should keep the possible risks of a crash in mind. Fatigue Road trips involve long hours on the highway, and some people try to get as far as possible before stopping for the night. This can result in fatigue, and drowsy driving can be similarly dangerous to drunk driving. Always pull over or switch drivers if you are getting at all fatigued. Further, stay aware that other drivers - including truck drivers - might be fatigued, as well. Distraction Driving for long…
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