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Local Accident News: Guide

How To Become A Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured in an accident and are looking for legal help, understanding what it takes to become a personal injury lawyer can help you evaluate the attorneys you're considering. In California, a personal injury lawyer must have completed...
Does Uninsured Motorist Cover Pedestrian Accidents
Yes. In California, your auto policy's UM coverage can cover a pedestrian accident. The coverage follows the person, not just the vehicle. Whether it pays in your specific situation depends on your policy terms, the driver's status, and INS §...
How Long Does A Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Take?
There is no fixed timeline for a California motorcycle accident lawsuit. A case may take several months to several years, depending on the severity of the injuries, disputed liability, discovery, motions, court scheduling, settlement negotiations, and whether the case proceeds...
Should I Report A Hit And Run Without Damage
Yes, you should usually report a hit-and-run in California, even if your vehicle appears undamaged. A clean bumper does not always mean the vehicle escaped damage, and you may not notice an injury right away. There is an important legal...
Once I Hire an Attorney, What Happens Next
Once you hire an attorney, your lawyer begins protecting and building your claim. Early steps may include notifying insurers and other parties of the representation, preserving important evidence, obtaining accident or incident reports, and gathering medical and financial records. As...
How Do I Get Workers' Compensation
To get workers' compensation in California, tell your employer about your injury as soon as possible, usually within 30 days. Then, request a DWC-1 claim form. Submit the completed form to your employer. California's workers' compensation system generally operates on...
What Time Of Day Do Pedestrian Road Accidents Typically Occur
Most pedestrian accidents occur in the evening and at night. The Traffic Safety Facts 2023 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveals that most accidents involving injured pedestrians (49.7%) occur between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Meanwhile, pedestrian...
Is It Ever Too Late To Make An Insurance Claim
Depending on your situation, it can be too late to make an insurance claim. In California, there’s no actual deadline to file every type of insurance claim. That is why, when gauging if you can still pursue compensation from your...
Is It Too Late To Report A Hit-And-Run
No, it’s generally not too late to report a hit-and-run. Missing a reporting deadline does not necessarily mean you can no longer report the hit-and-run or pursue a claim. The more important question is what rights may have been affected...
Is There A Time Limit To File An Accident Report In California
Yes, California imposes separate time limits for accident reports depending on the circumstances and the type of report required. Some reporting deadlines begin immediately after the accident. One important filing deadline concerns the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) SR-1...
What Is Pedestrian Negligence
Pedestrian negligence happens when a pedestrian, driver, or both act carelessly, and that conduct contributes to a crash. Fault depends on what each person did before the accident, not simply on the fact that a pedestrian was hit. California recorded...
What Should You Not Do After An Accident
After an accident in California, do not admit fault, delay medical care, or sign any document until you understand what it covers. Also, avoid oversharing with insurance adjusters, posting about the accident online, or waiting too long to report the...
What Is The Most Dangerous Intersection In California
California does not publish an official list naming one intersection as the most dangerous in the state. The answer depends on what is measured. An intersection could be ranked the most dangerous based on: Total traffic accidents. Injury crashes. People...
What Are Common Causes of Intersection Accidents in Altadena
Our analysis of 408 Altadena-area intersection crash records from the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS) from 2021 through 2025 shows that the most common causes of intersection accidents in Altadena include: Failure to yield Red-light violations Unsafe turns Stop-sign violations...
What Is The Average Payout For Pain And Suffering
California sets no fixed formula or dollar amount that applies to every case. What you may recover depends entirely on the facts of your case. Your injuries, how they affect your life, and what caused them all shape the outcome....
What To Do After An Accident With A Semi Truck
After a semi-truck accident in California, prioritize your safety. Call 911, seek medical attention, and document the scene. Gather as much evidence as you can, such as witness statements, dashcam footage, and the other driver’s contact and insurance details. A...
What Is The Most Common Cause Of Pedestrian Accidents
“Pedestrian violations” are actions by pedestrians that violate traffic-safety laws. In California, they were the most frequently recorded primary crash factor in fatal and serious-injury pedestrian crashes in 2023. However, SafeTREC cautions that the classification does not establish which party...
What Evidence Matters Most In A DUI Accident Case
The evidence that matters most in a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) accident case includes police reports, chemical test results, video footage, eyewitness accounts, physical evidence from the scene, and medical records. Together, these records can show that the driver...
Can A Pedestrian Be At Fault For Getting Hit
A pedestrian can be entirely or partly at fault for getting hit under California law, depending on the facts of the accident. Determining fault is often more complicated than it first appears, especially when questions arise about whether the pedestrian's...

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