Car Accidents

Do Insurance Companies Pay for Rental Cars?

In the aftermath of a car accident, victims not only have to deal with any injuries caused by the incident, but they are often left without a vehicle while awaiting repairs or replacement. This can be devastating for one-vehicle households. For those who rely on their car to get to and from work, to get their kids to school, and for everyday shopping, a car accident can cause serious problems. Many people involved in car...
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Do You Have to Report a Car Accident in California?

Getting into a car accident can be a scary and frustrating experience. When a serious accident occurs, law enforcement and emergency medical personnel will likely be dispatched to the scene, and an accident report will be filed. However, not all accidents are serious, and many California drivers wonder what reporting requirements are for less severe incidents. Every driver in California needs to understand that nearly all car accidents must be reported. What Does California Law...
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How Long Should You Be Sore After a Car Accident?

The Irvine car accident lawyers at Callahan & Blaine know that getting into any car accident can be scary, particularly if you are injured. Car accidents can also be physically and financially devastating for victims. There are a range of injuries that can occur in a traffic collision, and every injury results in some kind of pain or soreness. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to predict how long a car accident victim will be sore...
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California Auto Insurance Claims Laws

Every state in the country requires that drivers carry insurance before they can operate their motor vehicle on the roadway. Insurance can provide coverage for a driver’s injuries and losses, as well as coverage for others injured in a collision in which a driver causes. It is important to understand the California vehicle insurance requirements as well as other laws pertaining to reporting an accident. California Auto Insurance Minimums Every state is responsible for setting...
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How to maneuver safely in construction zones

In some states, summertime means construction time. However, in California there may be work zones all year around. In populated areas of the state, this can be an irritation as well as a source of more accidents. Because of the risks these zones present, it is important that drivers remain alert and aware and take precautions to make sure they, and others, are safe on the road.The Texas Department of Insurance outlines some of the dangers...
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