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Personal injury protection (PIP) is a type of insurance individuals can obtain that allows them to receive coverage regardless of who causes an injury. PIP is considered a “no-fault” type of auto insurance, but California does not have PIP coverage available to drivers. However, California does offer something very similar to personal injury protection insurance coverage, known as “Med Pay.” Here, we want to review PIP, examine California’s Med Pay, and discuss the benefits of...

As the name suggests, sideswipe accidents happen when one vehicle strikes, scrapes, or otherwise makes contact with the side of another vehicle. Sideswipe accidents typically are not as serious as T-bone incidents (another type of side-impact collision), but they can lead to major injuries and property damage, given the right circumstances. These incidents can happen between two vehicles in motion or between one vehicle that is moving and one that is not. Here, we want...

After a car accident occurs, many injuries are obvious right away. However, that is not always the case. There are times when the signs and symptoms of car accident injuries are delayed by hours or even days after the incident occurs. This is not uncommon, which is why it is crucial for crash victims to seek immediate medical treatment to help uncover these potential hidden injuries. Common Delayed Injuries After a Car Accident After the...

Wrongful death claims arise when a family loses a loved one due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another party. These incidents can occur in a wide variety of ways, including vehicle accidents, premises liability incidents, defective product incidents, intentional acts of violence, and more. If a family wishes to recover compensation for the loss of their loved one through a wrongful death claim, they need to contact an attorney who can assist...

There are more than 850,000 total registered motorcycles in the state of California, according to information available from the state Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). However, motorcyclists are incredibly vulnerable to severe injuries when an accident occurs. They simply do not have the same level of protection that passengers inside traditional vehicles have. Here, we want to review what percentage of motorcycle riders get into accidents. What the Numbers in California Reflect When we examine...