To ensure you are fully compensated for your injuries after a commercial truck accident in California, it is important to consider as many potential defendants as possible. When there are multiple parties involved, the claim is more complicated. However, more defendants could give you more legal leverage. While a truck driver is the usual suspect when it comes to...
Read MoreKnowing what to do after a California truck accident can make or break your insurance claim. A claim with preserved evidence will likely yield a higher recovery because the claim is appropriately substantiated. A claim without evidence will likely get pushback from the insurance company before it pays out your claim. Also, when you can’t substantiate a claim, there...
Read MoreEven as we promote walking as a healthy alternative to driving, being a pedestrian is becoming increasingly dangerous. Sometimes, people don’t have a choice and must walk to work or school. The problem of pedestrians being killed or seriously injured on California roadways is only worsening. Injuries from Pedestrians Being Hit by a Car A 2017 study of traffic...
Read MoreAccording to the CDC, moderate, severe, and traumatic brain injury can lead to physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral change for the rest of a person’s life. Brain injuries can be challenging to diagnose because the symptoms may come on later. Immediately following an accident, a person may appear fine. But their condition can decline rapidly. It is also possible...
Read MoreThe trucking industry is a necessary part of everyday life, providing essential public services for citizens or delivering industrial materials to manufacturers. But, truck accidents pose some of the greatest threats for people who travel through California. An accident involving a truck is almost always more hazardous than an accident between two passenger vehicles. Whether it’s a rear-end, rollover,...
Read MoreWhen individuals use a rideshare service such as Uber, they expect to get safely to their destination. Nevertheless, accidents can happen. These accidents are immensely stressful for passengers and drivers alike. Plus, you may sustain injuries in an Uber accident. If you are a passenger in an Uber and are in an accident, you may be curious about what...
Read MoreCalifornia has more registered semi-trucks than any other state. The number of semi-trucks on the road makes California one of the riskiest places to drive. According to the Institute for Safer Trucking, California had 418 truck accident-related deaths in 2019, with most accidents occurring when vehicles traveled between 55 and 70 mph. These statistics show that collisions with semi-trucks...
Read MoreA car accident can leave you with substantial medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and significant injuries. You may feel overwhelmed by the financial stresses you may face after you’ve recovered from your injuries. Fortunately, you have a right to recover compensation from the party that caused your harm. Compensation can help you and your family return to some...
Read MoreAt the Frederick Law Firm, we know that car accidents can often cause immense stress, property damage, and injuries. It may be especially confusing and stressful if someone else causes the accident. Perhaps you don’t know how to preserve your rights and take care of your safety in the wake of a serious accident. Below, we’ve compiled a list...
Read MoreAfter enduring extensive injuries in an accident, many focus on the physical harm caused by such an experience. The hidden pain that comes along with the physical wounds also greatly impacts a victim’s life. Under the law, this is considered pain and suffering, a type of non-economic damage. Recovering compensation for these is vital for an injured victim to...
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