Damages in California Personal Injury Cases Explained
Personal injury law encompasses a range of case types, such as car accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and more. When you’re injured due to negligence or carelessness, the value of your personal injury civil claim is typically determined by damages. In personal injury cases, there are two primary types of damages: special and general. What are Special […]
How Does the Eggshell Skull Rule Impact California Personal Injury Claims?
Pre-existing conditions come in many forms and impact countless people. If you’re injured in a car accident or other type of incident, the insurance company may try to cite your pre-existing condition as a reason for denying a cash settlement for various damages. But as we’ll discuss below, California’s eggshell skull rule (doctrine) is in place to […]
What are the Most Important ‘Risk Factors’ Impacting Car Insurance Rates?
Car insurance companies typically determine a driver’s rate based on risk. Insurance companies want to make money and will try to estimate the likelihood of you filing a claim for any type of car accident – whether or not you’re actually at fault. Your car insurance will be cheaper on a monthly and annual basis if you […]
Why Do Personal Injury Attorneys Recommend Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
Car accidents happen every day, and more than 269,000 Californians were injured in 2019 motor vehicle collisions, according to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). While California requires all drivers to maintain minimum auto insurance policy limits, state law does not mandate that you purchase what’s known as uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM coverage). Why is Uninsured Motorist Coverage […]
What are the Top 10 Benefits of Autonomous, Self-Driving Cars?
Automated driving is evolving rapidly, and with new technologies, it’s becoming more efficient. Self-driving cars will ultimately revolutionize the way we travel, with automated driving systems allowing vehicles to handle all driving tasks without human assistance in due time. In the United States, self-driving cars will soon overtake gasoline-powered vehicles in terms of overall popularity and use. […]
Are Uber/Lyft Accidents Covered by a $1 Million Insurance Payout?
Uber and Lyft accidents are a common occurrence – particularly in Sothern California. A recent study from the University of Chicago confirmed that as the number of rideshare vehicles on the road has increased over the years, approximately 1,000 daily car accidents now occur as a result. The study also found that ride-sharing services such as Uber and […]
When Will I Receive My Car Accident Injury Cash Settlement
We go to great lengths to avoid car accidents. But when they happen, having to deal with insurance companies, pay for expensive medical bills, and miss work for extended periods of time can be particularly onerous. California is ranked lower than the national average in car accident deaths, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) considers the […]
Top 10 Mistakes Injured Victims Make After Car Accidents
Car accidents happen constantly in Los Angeles County. Even for the most cautious of drivers, a potential crash can occur at any time. In fact, the California Highway Patrol’s Annual Report confirmed a total of 190,193 traffic collisions in the Golden State in 2020. That figure included all types of crashes, from minor fender-benders to more serious accidents resulting in […]
NHTSA: Traffic Accidents Hit 16-Year High in 2021
A report recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that traffic accidents hit a 16-year high in 2021. Entitled the “Overview of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes in 2021,” the NHTSA’s report noted that over 42,000 people in the United States died in traffic collisions in 2021. As American car accident have increased in […]
Should I See a Doctor After a Minor Car Accident Injury?
At Dordulian Law Group (DLG), we help victims with all types of personal injury claims – car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, etc. Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness can be a traumatic experience for anyone. But in the immediate aftermath of a car accident or other type of personal […]