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Debunking Lawsuit Myths: The Outrageous Costs of a Personal Injury Trial Myth #2: Trial Attorneys Charge Outrageous Hourly Fees and Leave Victims With Nothing If They Don’t Win Lawyers who represent victims of accidents and medical malpractice work on a contingency basis, not an hourly basis. The contingency the attorney needs to meet is to win the case. If the… Read More

Don't Fear Your Deposition, Embrace It: Things to Know About Your Upcoming Deposition The greatest fear expressed by clients before their depositions is the worry that they will not remember enough and that they will ruin their case. Your deposition is not a proceeding that will determine the outcome of your case. You must, however, handle your deposition properly to prevent you… Read More

Protect Yourself When Cycling: Common Causes of Car-on-Bike Accidents in California Most accidents between cars and bicycles are due to the failure of drivers to use proper care in the presence of bicyclists. The three most frequent causes of car-on-bike accidents are: The driver of a car makes a right turn when a bicycle rider is riding across the street… Read More

Reasons why you should not give a recorded statement to an insurance company after your accident Attorneys always advise people to not give a recorded statement to an insurance company. It is a knee jerk reaction for every competent personal injury lawyer. But few clients ask why they shouldn't give a recorded statement to an insurance company. Lets explore the… Read More

Why taking the right steps after you have been injured in an accident are so important! If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, what you do next will count either for you or against you if you pursue a claim for injuries. In this situation, there are two main issues. The first is your… Read More

A low speed impact does not mean that the occupant of the car wasn't injured. First in a series of articles on low speed collisions and the injuries they cause. You may have been sitting at a red light or stopped in traffic. You are minding your own business when suddenly you feel an impact to the rear of your… Read More

Make Sure Your Lawyer Talks To You About The Best Way To Prove The Seriousness Of Your Injuries You've been seriously injured. You have seen the doctors. You have received medical treatment; taken your medications and perhaps you have even had surgery. There are probably lots of medical records and bills that document and describe your diagnosis, your levels of… Read More

Pre-existing injuries or conditions do not have to hurt your case. Here's why.... If you are making a claim for any type of injury, you bring into issue your medical history of prior similar injuries or conditions. So, if you injured your neck or back, any past injuries to your neck or back become relevant. Any prior medical treatment to… Read More