5 Factors Affecting a Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline
Aside from how much their potential settlement may be, personal injury plaintiffs are most concerned about how long their case will take to settle. That’s a hard question for a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles to answer. Pursuing justice and fair compensation requires efforts that take time, with no formula or set deadline for […]
6 Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Fatal motorcycle accidents in California and the U.S. have been on the increase. In 2015 (according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)), 14% of traffic-related fatalities were motorcyclists, although motorcycles represented just 3% of all registered vehicles. Although motorcycles are inherently risky and prone to accidents, there are ways to improve your safety. […]
The Burden of Proof in a Car Accident Case
Burden of proof is a very important principle in a legal case. It involves the process of proving the accusations you are making against the defendant to be true. There are also different standards of proof, depending on the type of case. A type of civil lawsuit, a car accident claim requires the claimant to […]
Pre-Settlement Funding Helps Injured Clients Without Medical Insurance
If you were uninsured and got injured, Pre-Settlement Funding Can Help An injured client is often in a tough financial situation. Any financial difficulties they had before will only be exacerbated now. One challenge attorneys often see is with medical insurance. Premiums have gone so high that many people choose not to be insured, instead […]
5 Types of Car Insurance You Should Have
You would think getting car insurance coverage should be easy. With so many insurance companies, types of coverage, and legal requirements, finding the best car insurance can be quite challenging. There are a few basic types of insurance coverage you should consider. We’ll explain these here to help you better understand what to shop around […]
Pedestrian Accidents: The Latest U.S. Facts and Statistics
Legal Funding for Pedestrian Accidents in California According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,376 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle related accidents in 2015. In 2017, the Governors Highway Safety Association reported close to 6,000 fatalities in pedestrian accidents. It also noted, although other traffic-related deaths dropped, pedestrian deaths rose by 27% […]
When Do I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
How Do You Know When It’s Time to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit? Whether you were in a car accident, fell of a ladder, or were hurt by a defective toaster or cellphone, someone may be at fault and liable to pay for your lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and other expenses. A […]
Overview of the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
A Look at the Steps of the Personal Injury Lawsuit in California Filing a lawsuit is just the beginning of a multi-stage process. Reaching a settlement, judgement, or jury verdict can take months or years. Although pre-settlement funding can help in the interim, personal injury lawsuits follow a series of steps, so it helps to […]
13 Essential Items to Always Have in Your Car
Keep These 13 Essential in Your Car for Accidents or Emergencies Legal funding is useful if you’ve been in a car accident. It can cover the cost of your case plus your living expenses, including rent and food expenses, if you can’t work. Nonetheless, it’s important to be prepared for emergencies. Several essential items should […]
Key Personal Injury Legal Terms to Know
Personal Injury Legal Term Explanations A personal injury can put you in a precarious position. The other party should be held liable, and you deserve to be compensated, but the legal terminology is holding you back. You may have no clue as to what your attorney is saying, let alone know the first thing about […]