Over 40,000 Americans are killed in vehicle accidents each year, and millions more seek treatment for serious injuries. But without a personal injury lawyer on their side, they may not be getting the care they need or deserve. Once you have confirmed you are medically stable after an accident, contact a personal injury attorney in San Francisco right away....
Continue ReadingAfter missing work due to a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your lost wages. Car accidents often leave victims facing severe injuries that leave them unable to work. Permanent injuries may leave you unable to perform the same job you had before—or even work at all. If you lost wages from car accident, you may...
Continue ReadingExperiencing a broken ankle due to someone’s negligence can be pretty traumatic. It can lay you up and keep you off your feet for weeks, especially if your broken ankle requires surgery to repair. Having a broken ankle is a common injury for people who have slip and fall accidents. These are the types of cases where a store...
Continue ReadingAfter a car accident, you may wonder how to obtain a copy of your San Diego traffic accident report. The San Diego Police Department investigates an accident that caused injury, death, or extensive property damage. Your accident report may serve as a vital piece of evidence if you plan to pursue compensation through insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits. ...
Continue ReadingDriving a car is an increasingly deadly activity. In 2020, the largest number of people died in motor vehicle crashes since 2007. This is especially remarkable considering that fewer people have been on the roads since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Driving to work or school often means taking your life in your hands. These days, it’s not...
Continue ReadingCalifornia is the nation’s Golden State and provides endless sunshine, ample natural wonders, and tons of room to walk in the great outdoors. San Francisco is even ranked one of the most walkable cities in the United States, with thousands of pedestrians commuting by foot to work and school daily. But what happens when someone’s freedom to walk shatters...
Continue ReadingGenerally, bicyclists must generally follow the same road rules and regulations as people who drive automobiles or other vehicles. Thus, it makes sense that California bicycle laws are found in the California Vehicle Code (CVC), just like the vehicle laws. California bike laws specify how and where bicyclists are to operate their bikes. They also layout protections for cyclists...
Continue ReadingAre you having trouble finding an attorney and wondering how to get a lawyer to take your case? Or maybe you’re wondering, Do I have a personal injury case at all? The truth is, no attorney accepts every case that comes through their door. And not every client has a viable personal injury case. It depends on your specific...
Continue ReadingDealing with a personal injury is hard, regardless of the circumstances. If you didn’t cause the injury, it’s even harder. Filing a personal injury claim is a difficult but necessary part of the process. Many people have never had to file a legal claim before, so it’s hard to know where and how to start that process. Once you...
Continue ReadingAt The Law Office of Chuck Geerhart, one of our focuses is on helping our clients who sustained serious injuries recover from them and move forward with their lives. We help people get the compensation they need so that they can focus on recovering from their serious car accident injuries, serious head injuries, and other serious physical injuries. With...
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