Filing a Police Report Car accidents are a daily occurrence in California. These accidents can result in minor damages or catastrophic injuries. Regardless of how bad you consider the damages to be, after a car wreck, one of the first calls you should make is to the local police. Whether you’ve been involved in a […]
From Our Blog: Personal Injury Law Blog
Car Accident Lawyer Daniel Kim has a proven track record of helping injured victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, uber and lyft accidents, bicycle accidents, and also specializes in wrongful death claims. These blog posts are intended to be a resource for anyone considering hiring an attorney after an accident.
Truck Accident Liability In recent years, the involvement of large trucks with smaller passenger vehicles has steadily increased. In fact, there has been a 6% increase in truck accidents causing injury from 112,000 to 119,000. Being in a truck accident can be catastrophic, warranting the right to seek financial compensation against the trucking company. However, […]
At-Fault Accident vs. Not-At Fault Accident Familiarizing yourself with state car accident laws will help if you should get injured in a collision and plan to file a claim for a car accident in California. Additionally, you need to know the difference between at-fault and no-fault laws to understand who is responsible for paying for […]
Second Impact Syndrome The roadways in California are hazardous. Accidents are the cause of 600 injuries every day in the state. Many are familiar with the typical car accident injuries of abdominal pain, back pain, head injuries, neck pain, and post-traumatic stress disorders. However, it’s possible that not many have heard of second impact syndrome. […]
Legal Options Car accidents are an everyday occurrence in the state of California. In fact, there were 3,606 traffic fatalities in 2019 alone. These crashes account for many catastrophic accidents that result in serious injury, and unfortunately, some fatal injuries, as well. If you were involved in a car accident in California, then it’s important […]
California Pedestrian Laws Every year pedestrian fatalities continue to increase in California. That amount rose 26% between 2014 and 2018. More alarming, the state’s pedestrian fatality rate is 25% above the national average. With the likelihood of striking a pedestrian being so high, it is important to be aware of pedestrian accident laws in California. […]
Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death Did you know that every year over 40,000 Americans lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents? California makes up around 10% of these traffic fatalities. If you have recently lost a loved one in an automobile accident, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf if you […]
Wrongful Death More than 200,000 Americans die each year from unintentional injuries, like car accidents that were caused by someone else. Such injuries are the fourth leading cause of wrongful death in the US, and many of these fatalities resulted from auto accidents. Accidents resulting in a fatality can leave families financially devastated, which is […]
Car Accident Injury Did you know that adrenaline can mask pain? Although most car accident injuries present themselves quickly, some can be delayed. Many people make the mistake of not seeking medical attention after a car accident because they think they feel fine. It’s not until a few hours or days later that they realize […]
California Car Accident California has the highest number of fatal car accidents in the US every year. More than 3,300 California residents die due to an accident every year, which is five times the national average. Multiple injuries or deaths may result from the same accident. In 2019 there were 3,316 fatal accidents resulting in […]