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What Are the Major Effects of Car Accidents? If you have been involved in a vehicle crash, you may wonder, “What are the major effects of car accidents?” Knowing what comes next following the collision can be helpful to assess your damages and losses properly. Reach out to speak with our California car accident attorneys at Arash Law to determine a reasonable settlement payment in your case. A car accident is always a traumatizing and overwhelming event. No one is ever truly prepared for the

How Do I Find The Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me? After an accident, it can be difficult to know what to do next. The most important thing you can do to protect your legal rights is to hire an accident lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced legal professional will protect your rights throughout your case. A lawyer will also ensure that you have access to all potential sources of compensation from all potential defendants to obtain compensation for your injuries. But how do you

2020 was a year that we will not forget soon. In addition to the health risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, many Californians faced significant financial stress. Unemployment, cut hours, and forced business closures caused many families to face eviction and foreclosure. Lockdown orders closed much of the state for weeks. As the months dragged on, the virus continued to endanger public health, and the financial crisis only worsened for far too many families here in the Golden

The Comprehensive Guide to Pain and Suffering Settlements With Real Case Examples 2021 edition How Much Compensation Can I Get for Pain and Suffering? When you talk about personal injury claims, one of the most common phrases to get mentioned is "pain and suffering." It is a confusing phrase that means different things to different people. Unfortunately, these differences and misunderstandings can dramatically affect your right to be compensated for your injuries. "Pain and suffering" is

Can You Sue If You Were Hit by A Car While Jaywalking?  The short answer to this question is “yes.” Jaywalking is a violation of the California Vehicle Code. But that does not mean that if you are jaywalking and get hit by a car, you can not sue for damages. That said, it's important to understand that your negligence may affect how much compensation you can recover. Read on to learn more about jaywalking laws and how our California pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law might be able to

How To Find The Best Uber Accident Lawyer In Los Angeles If you have been injured in an accident involving an Uber driver, you have important legal rights that must be protected. Uber accidents are a developing area of law. There are still unsettled legal issues surrounding this new technology. Insurance companies can take advantage of this confusion to try to pay you less than your claim is worth - or even try to get out of paying you altogether. The best Uber accident lawyers in Los Angeles

When to Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer? After an accident, you will likely be overwhelmed with things to do. You could have consultations with doctors, physical therapy, or other medical appointments. You might have to deal with vehicle repairs or further property damage. You will likely miss work. Amid all these chores, the last thing you need is to be confronted by a hostile insurance company that is actively working against you. It is essential to hire your own injury lawyer as soon as

Move Over - It’s The Law! There are many traffic rules and regulations in California. In addition to the California Vehicle Code, there are many county laws, municipal regulations, and other road rules that apply while driving in our state. California drivers are not aware of all their legal obligations on the road. One rule that gets overlooked too often is the “Move Over” law.  It is important to follow this rule that requires drivers to move over for emergency vehicles. This rule

National Work Zone Awareness Week Every spring, we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 26-30) to bring attention to a critical threat to public safety. Work zone accidents kill hundreds of Americans every year. The simple act of going to work becomes fatal for far too many construction workers, and these accidents also kill innocent road users and bystanders. It is important to raise awareness about the dangers of work zones - and more importantly, what drivers should do to

Road Traffic Accidents During Coronavirus Lockdowns  The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all of us in multiple ways. Across California, families have faced financial burdens, medical crises, and the emotional stress that comes with these changes. Mandated lockdowns, shutdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and other restrictions have occurred off and on for an entire year now. These measures have been incredibly stressful for families confined in homes that sometimes feel just a little

What Happens if Someone Gets in an Accident While Driving my Car? Am I Liable if Someone Else Driving My Car Gets Into an Accident? The quick answer to this question is yes, and no. California law stipulates that car insurance follows the car, not the driver. If anyone gets into a car accident in your vehicle, your car insurance will be involved. You will be held liable at some point. However, you may not be held entirely responsible, depending on the circumstance. The Insurance Information

What Should You Do After Having an Accident? Don't say a car accident can't happen to you, because it can. It happens to hundreds of thousands of California residents and visitors every year. In the year 2020, between February 3 and December 7, there were a total of 4,740 police-reported crashes in California that resulted in severe or fatal injury. In 2017, the California Highway Patrol reported their Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) totalling 193,564 injury crashes. Those

Factors to Consider When Hiring an Accident Attorney It is difficult to know who is the right personal injury lawyer for your accident case. At times, you might feel overwhelmed with all the options and advertisements for lawyers near you. There are some key things to consider when choosing a lawyer for your case. Learn more about how to select the right attorney for your particular accident case.  An Attorney’s Education and License To find the right attorney, it helps to understand the

Research Shows Hispanics and Latinos at Higher Risk of Car Accidents and Fatalities It is estimated that car accidents are a leading cause of death for Hispanics between the ages of 1 and 34. Research also indicates that Hispanic children in the age gap of 5 to 12 are 72 percent more likely to die in a car-related accident than their non-Hispanic counterparts.  Research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation suggests that where Hispanics and Latinos live may play a role. This can be

When Should I See a Personal Injury Lawyer?  After an accident, you will likely be overwhelmed with things to do. You could have consultations with doctors, physical therapy, or other medical appointments. You might have to deal with vehicle repairs or further property damage. You will likely miss work. Amid all these chores, the last thing you need is to be confronted by a hostile insurance company that is actively working against you. It is essential to hire your own injury lawyer as soon

Californians Must Be Aware Of New Traffic Safety Laws In 2021 Every year brings new changes to California law. As in past years, 2021 will bring new traffic laws, and California drivers must be aware of them to avoid fines and administrative fees. Most importantly, these safety rules can help prevent the accidents that injure and kill thousands of victims on California's roads every year. 2021 has already started as a difficult year. Many California families are still struggling to stay

Do I Need a Car Accident Attorney in California? When it comes to car accidents in California, it's almost always a good idea to get a personal injury attorney. It is commonly thought that a lawyer is not needed if the accident is minor and does not cause injury. But even a fender bender that seems insignificant can turn into a major headache without a car accident attorney. It is estimated that speeding alone led to over 10 thousand fatalities in the United States in 2016. In 2019, 2 million

Faking an injury is harder than it sounds. It takes more than just saying, "it hurts!" to build a credible medical history. Your medical history is a comprehensive list of data compiled throughout your life. For this reason, it’s nearly impossible to skew your medical history in your favor. Having an objective medical history is often the only way to prove the legitimacy of your personal injury. Sometimes, insurance companies can exploit your medical history to minimize settlement.  To win

Motorcycle Accidents in California - How to Prevent Them California is a very popular place for motorcyclists, and it’s easy to see why. This popularity is due, in large part, to the delightful weather motorcyclists can enjoy all year round. Unfortunately, the popularity of motorcycles in California contributes to a high number of on-road collisions and fatalities.  Understanding why motorcycle accidents happen in California is important to help investigators uncover details about who was at

Do I Need ​​​​​a Personal Injury Lawyer? An In-Depth Look THE SIMPLE GUIDE TO DETERMINING IF YOU NEED A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERIf you were recently involved in a personal injury accident, you might question if you need to be represented by a personal injury attorney. From a legal standpoint, you do not need an attorney to file a claim. You can do this yourself. Suppose your claim is minor, and you expect to receive little in the way of compensation. In that case, it is financially prudent to

Bicycle accidents are a public health crisis throughout the state of California. Even in bicycle-friendly areas of San Francisco and surrounding cities, like Berkeley and Davis. It is crucial to hold drivers accountable for the injuries, losses, and damage they cause. Doing this encourages all drivers to be more careful in the future, thus making the streets of Northern California safer for bicyclists everywhere.   Sadly, the real cost of bicycle accidents is far more than dollars and cents.

What Not to Do After an Auto Accident A serious auto accident is an overwhelming experience. You will likely be scared and injured and have many people trying to offer assistance or tell you where to go. You are also likely to be unsure about what to do. Even those who have been in accidents before can feel confused in the chaos of an auto accident scene. This uncertainty is why it is important to learn what to do and what not to do - before an accident occurs. The injury attorneys at Arash

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought up many interesting new legal issues. For all the things that have changed, however, auto insurance has mainly remained the same. You are still entitled to compensation from an at-fault driver for your property damage, injuries, and other losses. You are still entitled to have your claim handled promptly and appropriately by a qualified claims handler. In addition to car accidents and injury claims, you might also have questions about your auto insurance. Many

2020 has been a challenging year for almost everybody. There are very few Californians who have not been affected by the coronavirus, the economic fallout of a global pandemic, or the protests for social justice and law enforcement reform. Now, our state has been impacted by a record-breaking wildfire season. This wildfire season has started earlier and is more aggressive than most fire seasons on record. Many deaths have been reported, and many homes have been destroyed - and the fire season is

Can I Take on the Insurance Company by Myself after a Car Accident? If you were recently injured in a motor vehicle crash, you might be wondering how to get medical care for your injuries. You might ask yourself if you can afford medical care. You should also be considering when to hire an attorney after a car accident. Insurance companies have teams of professional attorneys who work full time to keep their billion-dollar employers satisfied. Do you want to face them alone? You certainly

When a Medical Condition Causes Car Accident On a busy highway, a man has a heart attack while driving his motorcycle. A line of stopped traffic is smashed into by an unconscious truck driver that suffered from a stroke. There are multiple reasons that an accident caused by a medical issue is devastating. They cause injury to innocent people, add to an already severe health issue, and create a complicated situation that makes placing blame difficult. Then there is the issue that more often than

It can be difficult to pinpoint the precise odds of the chances for dying in a car crash, however, motor vehicle accidents that relate in deaths in the United States total around 90 each day and more than 32,000 yearly. The NHTSA, also known as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, made a report that in 2018 traffic deaths had decreased, but there were still 36,560 accidents that year. In the past, the survival rate for a car accident was fairly low, but with advancements in

If you’re a student with a driver’s license, then there is a fair chance that you drive to school. That is if you have a car of your own or one available to you. If you have 4-5 classes scheduled all back to back, are carrying a bag big enough to smuggle snacks into a movie theater, or have mastered the art of sleeping in odd places, then the chances are that you would love to drive to school if you don’t already.  It’s also true that there are some advantages to living on campus. I mean, you

You've seen advertisements for many Los Angeles personal injury lawyers on billboards around town, flyers that come in your mail, daytime television, public buses, and even online. Which leaves you wondering: how do I find a personal injury lawyer in California? There are many different ways to choose a good personal injury lawyer in California, but picking one randomly from an advertisement is not one of them.  Hiring the best lawyer for your case could be the most crucial part of the legal

As accident lawyers, we know that the type of vehicle you are driving can make the difference between life and death in a collision. But how do you know which is thebtw safest vehicle to drive? Are bigger cars more reliable? Are SUVs safer than cars? Where would I be able to find car crash test data? How do I know I can trust that data? All of these questions are important to answer when selecting the vehicle that is right for your family and lifestyle. Are Bigger Cars Safer Than Smaller

At Arash Law, our clients always come first. No matter what type of motor vehicle accident or personal injury incident you were involved in, we work tirelessly to get you the compensation your need for your injuries or the loss of a loved one. Settling your car accident claim with the help of our California car accident attorneys means that you can hold those who harmed you accountable for their actions.   It is our privilege to announce that a case we settled on behalf of a severely injured

Whether you were injured in a car accident, sustained a dog bite, or slipped and fell at the grocery store, you might be wondering if you need a California personal injury lawyer. Filing an injury lawsuit is a complex process that can be tricky for most who are not in the legal industry to navigate. If you do not know and adhere to the different laws and requirements, you could lose out on all or most of the compensation owed to you. If you suffer a serious bodily injury due to someone else's

At Arash Law, we fight hard to make sure our clients get the compensation they deserve. Accident victims have a legal right to compensation for the devastating losses resulting from a personal injury or wrongful death. Our results mean that our clients can start rebuilding their lives after these life-shattering events and know that the parties who upended their lives have been held responsible for their actions. Today, we are proud to share that Arash Law achieved a significant trial victory