Archives: 2017

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: [...]

It is safe to say the average Angeleno spends a good portion of their day getting to the places they need to go, whether in a car, or on a bike, or riding public transportation. We’re a city on the move at all times. And now, with the change from 2016 to 2017, we have new California traffic laws affecting mandatory child restraints, increased penalties for DUI, and restricting the use of electronic devices while operating a vehicle. It is imperative residents familiarize themselves with the new regulations taking effect at the start of 2017. Read up so you don’t [...]