Entering an intersection at a yellow light in California can be dangerous both to you and the surrounding drivers. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that nearly 40% of all crashes occur at intersections. 20% of all traffic fatalities are intersection-related. Of these deaths, over 30% come from intersections controlled by stoplights. Of all the potential...
Continue ReadingIf you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you could have the legal right to bring a wrongful death claim in California. However, like other types of personal injury claims, you have only a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit. This deadline is known as the wrongful death statute of limitations in...
Continue ReadingIf you or a loved one was hit by a drunk driver, consider pursuing a legal claim. Drunk driving lawsuit settlements provide you with the funds you need to get through your challenges. The compensation received from a claim can give you the ability to pay your medical bills. Financial recovery from the at-fault party can also provide you...
Continue ReadingTraumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions both involve head injuries and can share many of the same symptoms, but they are not the same thing. Traumatic Brain Injury vs. Concussion: What Are They? Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries. But not all traumatic brain injuries are concussions. Both, however, are words for injuries that change someone’s normal brain function....
Continue ReadingIf you suffered severe injuries in a Southern California motor vehicle collision or another type of injury accident, you might consider pursuing a legal claim. You can pursue a claim yourself, through the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, hiring an experienced Southern California personal injury lawyer can provide a number of benefits. To help you make the right decision...
Continue ReadingSustaining serious injuries in a car accident can be devastating. If the person who caused your accident was uninsured, the situation can seem overwhelming. After being hit by an uninsured driver, you need the same things any other injury accident victim needs. You need medical treatment and care—and a way to pay for it. If your injuries prevent you...
Continue ReadingIf you suffered injuries in a California car accident that wasn’t your fault, your next steps can significantly impact your ability to recover fair compensation for your injuries. Being involved in any motor vehicle collision can be frightening, upsetting, and confusing. You need answers and you need them now. The California car accident lawyers of the Farzam Law Firm...
Continue ReadingWhen you file a personal injury claim in California, you must be mindful of applicable laws and rules, such as the deadline to file a lawsuit. That date is the statute of limitations and will vary based on the type of case you have. If you fail to file a lawsuit before the deadline, the court will likely dismiss...
Continue ReadingThe police complete an accident report, also known as a police report or a Traffic Collision Report (CHP-555), every time an accident occurs in California. An accident report can be useful if you intend to file a claim for the accident. You need to contact the local police department to obtain Burbank police reports. Two Ways to Obtain Burbank...
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there was 6.7 million police-reported car crashes across the nation in 2019, and more than a quarter of them involved an injury. If you’ve been in a car accident, you probably know that damages to your health, property, finances, and personal life aren’t the only sources of suffering in the fallout....
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