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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If a Car Accident Leads to a Headache

If a Car Accident Leads to a Headache

Auto Accident
If you’ve been in a serious car accident, you obviously need to be seen by a medical professional – even if you don’t believe you were seriously injured. The risk to your health is simply too great to ignore. If you’ve been involved in what you consider a minor car accident, however, you may not realize that consulting with a doctor is still in your best interest. If another driver leaves you in the difficult position of being injured in a car accident, discuss your claim with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney. Concussions and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries Concussions and other forms of Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are very common in car accidents, and not only are they very serious injuries but they can also be slow to…
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The Risks of Tailgating

The Risks of Tailgating

Auto Accident
In the Beverly Hills and L.A. areas, our freeway traffic and road rage are world-famous. As Beverly Hills car accident lawyers, we have seen firsthand how tailgating and other aggressive driving tactics can cause severe injuries to others. Two-Second Following Distance or One Full Car Length As a refresher, every driver should know that when your car is in motion, you should be able to count “one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand” between the time the car in front of you passes a fixed point and when your car passes the same point. This is called a “Two Second Following Distance.” When you are coming to a stop, leave one full car length between you and the car in front of you. If Someone is Tailgating You Remember to drive defensively, not aggressively. If…
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Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Auto Accident
What you do in the wake of a car accident could impact whether you receive financial compensation. Even though you are injured, it is important to take quick action to help your legal case. Get Medical Help The first thing to do is to take care of your own health. First, you need to have your injuries completely diagnosed and treated so you can recover. You also need to do this for the claims process. The insurance company needs a full diagnosis to know the extent of your injuries. You would need to submit medical records as supporting documentation for your demand. Contact a Lawyer You already have plenty on your plate after an accident. It goes without saying that you are stretched and stressed. You do not have to…
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