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Top 4 Misconceptions About a Wrongful Death Claim

By | October 6th, 2016

If a loved one has died because of a third party’s negligence, malpractice, or a product’s failure, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. But because there are a lot of misconceptions about this type of case, many people hesitate to protect their rights. In some cases, those with legitimate claims lose their rights to proceed because they believe the myths. Do you know what the four most common ones are? Right to file a claim. Some folks believe that only a spouse or child can bring.

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Dealing with the Insurance Company after a Car Accident

By | September 15th, 2016

Many people believe that insurance is there to protect them. They faithfully pay the regular premiums every month to maintain their policy. Often, they add extra coverage to ensure complete protection during any type of issue. This gives them peace of mind in knowing that they are protected in case of an incident. This is particularly true with auto insurance. Auto insurance companies promise coverage during the some of the worst times in a person’s life. Unfortunately, when a claim is made to an insurance company, the response can often.

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Wrongful Death Claims May Follow Fatal Bus Accidents

By | September 8th, 2016

A bus accident in Merced County, California, has killed at least five people. The fatal incident happened at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2. According to the Los Angeles Times, the charter bus hit a pole supporting a large green sign for the Hammatt Avenue exit near Livingston. The impact almost sliced the bus in two. Mexico to Washington Route The bus was on its way from Mexico to the state of Washington, and it had already made stops in Los Angeles and Livingston, California. The bus is registered.

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Los Angeles Jury Awards $27 Million In Wrongful Death Case

By | August 25th, 2016

A recent Los Angeles jury verdict illustrates the different possibilities for compensation when a worker is injured or killed on the job due to negligence. Panel Collapses on Worker In 2011, a 30-year-old worker at a Playa Del Ray construction project was standing atop a 30-foot concrete wall form panel. When the panel collapsed, he suffered fatal head trauma as it fell on him. The attorney for the man’s wife and two children sued the crane operator involved in positioning the panel, and that case was settled for $650,000. $27.

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Wrongful Death Claims After Fatal Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

A fatal accident in California took the life of a 58-year-old man on March 20 when a 19-year-old motorist ran a red light while attempting to evade authorities. The accident happened in Sacramento County in North Highlands, and a sheriff’s deputy saw a vehicle speeding by a sidewalk shortly after 10 p.m. and attempted to catch up with the vehicle. When Reckless Behavior Causes Crashes The speed limit in the area is 45 mph, but the motorist reportedly traveled two times faster than this while driving past stop signs without.

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A Wrongful Death Claim: Who Can File?

By | June 13th, 2016

When a death occurs due to negligence, a wrongful death claim may exist. This type of claim may involve anything from medical malpractice to fatal accidents to product liability. A person, governmental agency, and company can all be held liable for negligent acts. In order for a claim to be filed, any survivor who suffered due to the death will have to do so. The following people can file a claim in a wrongful death case: Immediate family members. Spouses, children, and parents of an unmarried child may file a claim and recover.

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California’s No-Fault Insurance in Case of a Car Accident: A Guide

By | January 15th, 2016

If you have been in a car accident, you should know that California law specifies a “fault” insurance system. What does this mean? It means that people injured in a car accident are free to file several different types of claims to receive damages. Any injured party (be they driver, passenger, or pedestrian) may seek compensation via 1) filing a suit through the at-fault driver’s insurance company; 2) filing a claim through your own insurance; or 3) filing a suit for personal injury against the at-fault driver, rather than his.

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Court Summoning a Past Tenant Who Have Left the Country

By | November 24th, 2013

QUESTION: My roommate who was a foreign student who stayed with me and my parents for a while had an auto accident in April 2014. I was told that her insurance company had already paid for the damages and the case was closed. After the case was closed, my roommate went back to her home country. Yesterday, my father received the summons and complaint. I think the other party has started a civil lawsuit against my former roommate. Should I call the lawyer and explain that she does not live.

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Insurance Company Asking You to Pay an Amount You Don’t Have

By | November 24th, 2013

QUESTION: There was a property damage accident to our classic car, the party at fault insurance paid out, and was not enough to fix the car, so our insurance sent us a check. We were never told we could take one and not the other. Now 3 years later we got a letter from our insurance saying we have to pay the amount to them which the other insurance paid us-because they settled and the amount of 3kas subtracted from the settlement. If we do not pay within 10 days.

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Knowing Your Claims in a Car Crash Involving Uninsured Motorist

By | November 17th, 2013

QUESTION: I am wondering if tapping into my uninsured motorist will cause my rate to go up. There is a chance that I might be said to be partially at fault for the accident. In reality, I was a pedestrian sighted for jaywalking. But the driver who hit me was sighted also because they backed into me. I have a lawyer but just want to know others’ thoughts on the issue of my insurance premium. ANSWER: Subject to exemptions for excess and umbrella policies and in the absence of proper.

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