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New Court Ruling Further Limits Evidence of Medical Expenses

By Aline Miranda on May 1, 2013

Yesterday, the Appellate Court issued another ruling in consolidated cases that unquestionably will further limit an injured person’s ability to prove at trial just how much the defendant’s negligence has cost her.

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State Budget Cuts Are Causing Trial Delays

By Aline Miranda on April 30, 2013

The governor announced another round of budget cuts and that’s got me thinking about how much longer good people who were hurt in accidents that weren’t their fault will have to wait for justice. Unfortunately, they may be waiting even longer.

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Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

By Aline Miranda on February 26, 2013

According to DMV.org, “Hiring a personal injury attorney can help you get the most for your claim. … Many auto insurance companies will offer lower settlement amounts to persons not working with a personal injury attorney.”

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Don’t Sign Anything Without Getting Some Advice First!

By Aline Miranda on February 19, 2013

When the other driver’s insurance company makes you a settlement offer and promises to keep the medical portion of your claim open, watch out!

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What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Why Do You Need It?

By Aline Miranda on February 11, 2013

I always tell my clients, relatives, and friends that Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage is the most important type of insurance they will ever purchase. The reason is simple: California law only requires drivers to carry minimum liability coverage of $15,00 for injury claims. If you are seriously injured in a car accident, this minimum coverage may not be enough to compensate you for your injury.

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Do I Have a Case?

By Aline Miranda on February 9, 2013

A common question asked by many new clients is: Do I Have a Case? With over 85 years combined experience, Eugene Bruno & Associates has successfully handled thousands of accident cases and recovered $100+ million for our clients. We can tell whether you have a legitimate case.

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What Is My Claim Worth?

By Aline Miranda on February 9, 2013

“Damages” is the legal term for the measure of your injury caused by the negligence of a third person. When talking about an injury caused by a motor vehicle accident or other types of accident, there are 3 types of damages you may be entitled to.

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How Insurance Companies Use Your Personal Information

By Aline Miranda on February 4, 2013

If you have been involved in an accident in San Diego, you can expect to be contacted by a claim adjuster from the other party’s insurance company. The claim adjuster will request certain personal information, including your full name, address, date of birth and Social Security number. The claim adjuster also may request the name of your primary care doctor or your health insurance. You may be told that this information is required to open a claim or maybe that no settlement check can be issued without this information. Do you give the claim adjuster your personal information?

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Hands-Free Texting Legal While Driving for 2013

By Aline Miranda on January 6, 2013

It’s still unlawful to pull out your smartphone and start texting, but hands free texting (such as using Apple’s Siri) is now legal in California for 2013. You can still be ticketed if you are operating your smartphone while it is in your hand.

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Pedestrian Safety Statistics

By Aline Miranda on November 10, 2012

Not surprisingly, vehicle versus pedestrian accidents result in a greater number of injuries (81% versus 30% in vehicle versus vehicle accidents) and a greater likelihood of death (14% versus 0.6% in vehicle versus vehicle accidents). Pedestrians are 2.7 times more likely to be injured and approximately 23 times more likely to be killed.

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