29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Can We Rely on Driverless Cars to Be Safe?

Can We Rely on Driverless Cars to Be Safe?

Auto Accident
According to Kelley Blue Book, truly driverless cars remain theoretical. Further, there are no cars currently on our roads in which the drivers can even remove their hands from the wheel – except under exacting conditions. This makes the question of “are these vehicles safe” challenging to answer. Let’s take a closer look. Categorizing Driverless Cars Self-driving cars are divided into two groups that include driver support and autonomous systems. Systems that offer driver support take some of the load off the driver, and examples include: Assistance with lane-keepingAdaptive (or intelligent) cruise controlHands-free capabilities Autonomous systems, on the other hand, don’t require a driver’s assistance. There are no vehicles on our roads that are truly autonomous, but there is a rideshare project in the beginning stages. Levels of Autonomy There…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
How Much Does a Car Accident Injury Cost?

How Much Does a Car Accident Injury Cost?

Auto Accident
While it is impossible to say exactly how much your car accident injury will ultimately cost, it is not a stretch to say that you can expect your losses to be considerable (even for a relatively minor accident). If you find yourself in the difficult situation of having been injured by another driver’s negligence, the best path forward is with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney in your corner. Your Car Accident  The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that traffic fatalities in the state decreased by about 5 percent in 2019 (over 2018), but that the overall number remains high (3,606). In California, you can seek compensation for the covered losses (or legal damages) that you incur as a result of another driver’s negligence in four basic categories.…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Uninsured Drivers in California

Uninsured Drivers in California

Auto Accident
If you are injured by another driver’s negligence, you turn to that driver’s insurance provider to cover the losses you incur. If that driver doesn’t carry the car insurance he or she is required to, it leaves you in a difficult position, but an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney can help. Uninsured Motorists Are Out There  According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), the following uninsured motorist statistics apply: 12.6 percent of motorists in 2019 did not carry car insurance. This was after an all-time high of 13.1 percent in 2017. The State of California ranked in the top ten states with the highest estimated percentage of uninsured motorists in 2019 (in the tenth spot). If the Driver Who Leaves You Injured Isn’t Covered  If the driver who causes…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Injuries to Passengers in Car Crashes

Injuries to Passengers in Car Crashes

Auto Accident
Car accidents not only put drivers at risk – but car passengers are also exceptionally vulnerable to the impact of car crashes. If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, the path forward is likely to be challenging, and consulting with an experienced car accident attorney in Beverly Hills is in your best interest. If You Were a Passenger  Passengers very rarely bear any fault in car accidents, which means that you – as an injured passenger – can seek compensation for the physical, financial, and emotional losses you suffered as a result of the at-fault driver’s negligence. This is true if the negligent driver was at the wheel of the car you were in or at the wheel of the other vehicle. Your Level of Risk…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
The Top Cause of Rear-End Crashes

The Top Cause of Rear-End Crashes

Auto Accident
Being hit in the rear of your vehicle when you are safely coming to a stop can be especially frustrating, as you could do nothing to stop the accident. If you suffer injuries in a rear-end crash, a Beverly Hills accident attorney from Jalilvand Law can help you gather evidence to determine which parties are responsible for your accident and collect the full compensation you deserve. Identifying liability requires knowing what caused the crash, and the primary cause of rear-end collisions today is distracted driving. Distracted Driving Causes Many Rear-End Collisions The most common cause of rear-end accidents on the roads of California is distracted driving, which involves doing anything that takes your attention off of the road while driving. Distracted driving includes texting or talking on a cell phone…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Liability for Uber Accidents

Liability for Uber Accidents

Auto Accident
Uber accident claims are somewhat unique in that the source of the income coverage depends upon where the Uber driver is in the Uber process. The bottom line, however, is that you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, which makes obtaining just compensation paramount, and an experienced Beverly Hills Uber accident attorney can help. On the Uber App If the driver who leaves you injured is on the Uber app at the time of the accident, there are two stages of coverage, including: If the driver is on the Uber app and either has an Uber passenger or is on the way to pick up an Uber passenger at the time of the accident, your claim will be filed with Uber’s comprehensive policy.If the driver is on the Uber app…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Were You in a Taxi Accident?

Were You in a Taxi Accident?

Auto Accident
If a taxi driver leaves you injured, you may be utterly confused about how to obtain just compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. The bottom line is that taxi accident claims proceed like other car accident claims except that they are generally filed with the taxi company’s coverage, which is likely to be more robust than the driver’s personal coverage. If the driver is self-employed, however, he or she is required to carry more comprehensive coverage as a taxi driver than he or she carries personally. An experienced Beverly Hills accident attorney can help you get to the bottom of the matter. Your Losses One of the most important elements of your taxi accident claim is ensuring that your complete physical, financial, and emotional losses are well represented. Such losses…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Rental Car Crashes are Complicated

Rental Car Crashes are Complicated

Auto Accident
If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured, it’s a complicated matter, but if the driver was behind the wheel of a rental, it can make things more challenging still. The fact of the rental car is that more than one insurance policy may be involved, and determining which policy covers what is often tricky. If you or someone you love has been injured in a rental car accident, don’t delay consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills rental car accident lawyer. Understanding Insurance Coverage If the driver who leaves you injured is behind the wheel of a rental car, it’s important to understand the insurance coverage that may be involved in handling your claim. Consider the following: The driver’s personal car insurance will be responsible for covering whatever the additional policies…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

What Does a Personal Injury Attorney Do?

Auto Accident
If you or someone you love has been injured by someone else’s negligence, seeking just compensation can play a fundamental role in your ability to regain your health and well-being. While the personal injury claims process is challenging, your recovery is too important to leave to chance, and an experienced Beverly Hills personal injury attorney is standing by to help. Personal Injury Claims While every personal injury claim has its own unique elements, many fall into several basic classifications. Traffic Accident Claims Unfortunately, not every motorist with whom you share the road takes safety as seriously as he or she should, and these negligent motorists are often the cause of traffic accidents, which come in all the following dangerous forms: Car accidentsTruck accidentsMotorcycle accidentsUber and Lyft accidentsTaxi accidentsRental car accidentsBus…
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03May 2022 by Pat Geddie
Losses from Car Accidents

Losses from Car Accidents

Auto Accident
Car accidents are one of the most common varieties of personal injury claims, and they tend to be as dangerous as they are terrifying. The losses you experience as a result of even a relatively mild car accident can be immense, and an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney will help to ensure that your complete range of losses are well represented in your well-executed car accident claim. Your Losses The losses you experience as a result of another driver’s negligence typically fall into several basic categories. Property Damage to Your Vehicle The property damage to your car is often the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the losses you incur. Your Medical Expenses The more serious the accident, the more significant you can expect your medical bills…
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