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What Are the Minimum Car Insurance Requirements in California? 

Car accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and when we least expect them. None of us ever expect to find ourselves involved in an auto collision, but when it happens, many of us are left reeling in the wake of such a traumatic experience. If you suffered injuries in a car accident due to another driver’s negligent...

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How to Sue a Drunk Driver After a Car Accident in California

Drunk driving accidents are particularly egregious because the impaired driver knowingly puts other drivers at risk with their actions. If a drunk driver caused your accident, it is well within your rights to bring a civil negligence lawsuit against the driver to recover for injuries sustained in your accident. Recovering compensation after an accident might involve an insurance claim,...

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How to File a Wrongful Death Claim Against a Drunk Driver in California 

It’s devastating to lose a loved one in a tragic accident, but it’s all the more unfathomable when a drunk driver causes their death. These accidents often have far-reaching consequences, leaving survivor’s lives shattered permanently. If you lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, you may have the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim and...

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How to Get Your San Francisco Car Accident Report 

After a collision, you may wonder if getting a copy of your car accident report in San Francisco is important. Suppose law enforcement reported to the scene of your accident. In that case, the accident report created by the reporting officer serves as one of the most valuable pieces of evidence detailing the facts and circumstances of your collision....

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Personal Injury

How to Find the Best Personal Injury Lawyer Near Me 

If you suffered injuries in an accident, it’s vital to find an experienced personal injury attorney who gets results and listens to your needs and concerns. With a wealth of information at our fingertips, the search may seem straightforward and simple. However, searching for an attorney can be overwhelming. Read on to learn more about the tools you can...

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How To Make An Injury Claim Against SF MUNI

Although the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) is a great way to get around town, sometimes its operators are negligent. What can you do if injured by MUNI? First off, MUNI includes buses, streetcars, underground LRVs, and the beloved cable cars. MUNI also has responsibility for injuries occurring in its stations (such as slip and falls), including the ones...

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Does Uninsured Motorist Coverage Apply to Hit-and-Run Accidents in California?

Hit-and-run drivers unfairly leave their victims to handle significant physical, emotional, and financial pain alone. And hit-and-run drivers can also leave victims with many questions, including, Does uninsured motorist insurance cover hit-and-run? In California, fortunately, the answer is yes.  Being involved in an accident is challenging, and even more difficult when the at-fault driver flees the scene. But the damages...

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What Are Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in California? 

When a car hits a pedestrian in California, the results can be devastating. Feeling safe when we are out walking shouldn’t be taken for granted. Unfortunately, negligent and aggressive drivers don’t consider the harm they can cause when driving carelessly. If you suffered injuries from a pedestrian accident, you deserve to recover compensation for your injuries. Holding the right...

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What Is The Average Settlement For Traumatic Brain Injury in California?

It’s a long road to resuming the normal life you had after suffering a brain injury. Even those suffering from mild brain injuries might suffer the lasting effects for years. These injuries can affect not only your ability to work but also your ability to interact with your family and friends. California law permits those who suffer from brain...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Chuck Geerhart Blog

What To Do if You’re Injured By a Driverless Car (Or In a Driverless Car)

If you spend any time on San Francisco roadways, you’ve seen an odd sight: cars driving with no humans inside. These are driverless cars, usually owned by Waymo (a Google subsidiary) or Cruise (owned by General Motors).  Recently we all got a chuckle when one of these cars failed to detect freshly poured wet concrete and drove right into...

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