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How Much to Expect From a Car Accident Settlement
California Office of Traffic Safety estimates that nearly 250,000 people are injured in traffic collisions each year. Following an accident, injured victims need access to financial compensation to pay for their medical bills and to provide financial support to their family. This raises an important question: How much will your car accident settlement actually… Read More »
What You Need to Know About a Dog Bite Lawsuit in California
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Getting bitten by a dog can be extraordinarily traumatic — a victim may suffer severe physical injuries, immense pain and suffering, disfiguring scars, and emotional distress. Dog bite victims need to know how to protect their legal… Read More »
I Was Hit by a Car on My Bicycle. What Do I Do?
“I was hit by a car on my bicycle.” A serious bicycle accident in Monterey County can be devastating. A bicyclist can suffer serious physical and psychological injuries in an accident. Often, the injuries are so severe that the victim requires extensive medical treatment and cannot work due to a temporary or permanent disability…. Read More »
An Overview of California Truck Accident Law
Truck accidents are not like ordinary motor vehicle crashes. The injuries are usually much more severe, and many people can unfortunately die. Commercial trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, semis, and big rigs, are involved in thousands of crashes each year. To better understand how you can receive compensation, here is an overview of California… Read More »
A Summary of Wrongful Death Law in California
Some accidents leave victims with life-changing injuries, and other accidents result in a victim’s death. In California, surviving family members can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death. These lawsuits are complex, and you will need an expert wrongful death lawyer who is experienced in this area of law. But if successful, wrongful death lawsuits… Read More »
What to Do After a California Truck Accident
Large commercial trucks are the primary reason we can enjoy fresh fruit in winter and consumer goods produced across the country. However, these trucks—also called “big rigs” or 18 wheelers—can cause serious injuries when they collide with other vehicles. At the Allen Law Firm, we meet regularly with clients who were injured in collisions… Read More »
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents are a fact of life in California—and the number of crashes seems to be increasing. According to the California Highway Patrol, there were over 500 motorcycle accident fatalities in 2015 with an additional 13,000+ injuries. These numbers represent a huge jump over previous years. For example, in 2012, only 459 fatal accident… Read More »
Reporting a Dog Bite: How to Do It
Dogs can cause serious injuries, so it is important that you report all dog bites to the appropriate authorities so that they can investigate. Some dogs might need to be quarantined or even laid down. Read on for more information on reporting a dog bite. Call the Police A police officer can meet you… Read More »
Can You Sue the Government? The Federal Tort Claims Act
You are probably familiar with your right to recover compensation if you suffered from a car accident, medical malpractice, or a dog bite. However, you may not know that your situation changes considerably if the responsible party is an entity of the federal or Californian government. Motor vehicle accidents happen regardless of whether the… Read More »
The Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in California
When you are injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to seek compensation. It is possible to recover damages for the losses you sustain, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and related issues. Still, there are restrictions, most notably, the personal injury statute of limitations in… Read More »
