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Do I need to go to the emergency room after a car accident?

Should I go to the Emergency Room after a car accident?

No matter how big or small your car accident is, it’s a good idea to see a doctor right away to make sure that you’re OK. It’s important for you to remember one thing: the sooner you see a doctor after a car accident, the better it is for your health and your case. It’s better for your health because if you’re injured, you’ll get diagnosed sooner, start treatment sooner, and recover from your injuries…

Car accident statistics in los angeles county

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Car accident statistics show injury-causing and fatal car accidents are on the rise in Los Angeles despite LA’s significant efforts in trying to reduce them. When Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles, announced his Vision Zero plan, he was envisioning a nearly 20% drop in traffic-related deaths happening almost immediately. Instead, Los Angeles had a 43% increase of fatal car accidents in the plan’s first year. In Vision Zero’s second year, 2017, Los Angeles experienced…

What should I tell my car insurance company after an accident? [video]

What should I tell my car insurance company after an accident?

A lot of people think that after a car accident, they should call the car insurance company right away. This is true, but you do not have to call the other party’s car insurance company after a car accident. You are only required to report your accident to your own car insurance company within a reasonable amount of time – even if you weren’t at fault for the car accident. If you do not report…

I don’t have car insurance. do I still have a case? [video]

I Don't Have Car Insurance. Do I Still Have A Case?

If you were involved in a car accident in California and didn’t have car insurance at the time of the crash, you still have a case to pursue, but you won’t be able to recover the same amount of money if you did have car insurance. When you have car insurance, the other party owes you for 1. the damage to your car 2. past and future medical bills 3. past and future lost wages…

What are the main causes of car accidents?

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Unfortunately, car accidents are very common in the United States. While some of these accidents are minor, others can cause serious damages and injuries. Knowing the major causes of car accidents is one way to avoid being in a collision. Learn more about the most common causes of car accidents and how we can prevent them. Distracted Driving It will likely come as no surprise that distracted driving is the number one cause of car…

How much is my car accident case worth? [video]

How much is my car accident case worth

I get this question asked a lot. How much is my car accident case worth? How much money can I get for my car accident? It’s a good and fair question. But it’s not a question that can be answered at the beginning of your case. If any lawyer or online calculator tells you how much your case is worth soon after the accident, they either don’t know what they’re talking about or just telling…

Seven deadly mistakes that ruin your car accident case [video]

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If you have a car accident case, you need to understand that a single mistake can be very costly. Just one mistake can cost you thousands of dollars. To make matter worse, you might not even know you’re making a mistake until it’s too late. 

To help you out, here’s a list of seven deadly mistakes that can ruin your car accident case.

Do I need to get a lawyer after a car accident? [video]

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One of the best things you can do for yourself after a car accident is talking to a good personal injury lawyer. A good personal injury lawyer will be able to tell you if you should hire a lawyer or just settle with the insurance company on your own. 

In most car accidents, you most likely won’t need an attorney if you’re injury-free. Just don’t be in a rush to say that you’re injury-free. Keep in mind that something small can turn out to be something much bigger later on – especially after you’ve been able to calm down after the accident.  

What you need to know about california hit-and-run laws

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Car accidents are unfortunate events for all parties involved. There can be significant vehicle damage, injury, and even death in certain cases. In most situations, the person or persons who caused the accident stop to help the other parties involved, call authorities, and exchange insurance information. However, hit-and-runs are different. In these situations, the person who caused the accident flees the scene, leaving the victim with a damaged vehicle and sometimes an injury.
If you’re the victim or perpetrator of a hit-and-run in the West Covina area, it’s important to learn about California’s hit-and-run laws to determine the steps you need to take.

Top 10 things to do after a car accident [video]

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The average person gets into 4 car accidents in their lifetime. So it’s important that you know what to do afterward so you can be sure to obey the law and protect your rights.

Say you get into a car accident. You’re sitting in traffic and someone slams into the rear-end of your car. What do you do? Do you just exchange information and go home? Sorry, you’re not going to have enough evidence to win your case.

So you better start collecting evidence now. But here’s the problem, if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing, you’re off to a bad start.

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