Archives: March 2017

If you’ve been in a bicycle accident in Los Angeles, you know how painful the process, both physically and mentally, can be when trying to get compensation for your injuries. Essentially, you pay twice: first with the injury and second with the treatment you get from the insurance company. It’s no secret that the claims process can be long and drawn out. This is compounded when you attempt to navigate the process on your own. Meanwhile, you have medical bills piling up and you may not be getting paid while on leave from work. You can’t afford the time delay [...]

There’s a common misconception out there that insurance company payouts cover all losses of an accident victim. This is simply not true. In fact, in most cases, insurance payouts are designed to appease the victim with the smallest amount possible, often times just enough to cover the damage to their motor vehicle or bike. That leaves a lot of areas uncovered, from lost wages to medical bills arising from injuries sustained in the accident. Bottom line: the insurance company is NOT your friend. Complacency = Loss Accidents can upset the lives of everyone involved. You’re understandably going through many emotions [...]

If you or your loved one has been in an accident, you’re understandably shaken up, hurt, confused and overwhelmed. You may be feeling vulnerable, too, wondering whether the accident warrants a call to a personal injury attorney or whether you should just let the insurance companies battle it out. This on-the-fence reflex is common in many victims of motor vehicle and other types of accidents. This tendency stems largely from a knee-jerk reaction to trust insurance companies and hope for a payout that will cover the damage to your car, your time off work and your medical bills. Reality check: [...]