Car Accident Attorney Archive
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Why Do You Need It?
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.
Do I Have a Case?
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 tens of millions for our clients. We can tell whether you have a legitimate case.
What Is My Claim Worth?
“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.
Low Speed Impacts
Have you been told by the claims adjuster there wasn’t enough damage to the vehicles to have caused an injury? Its a tactic meant to intimidate you from seeing a doctor. Just because the damage to the cars doesn’t look bad, does not mean you can’t be injured.
No Criminal Charges for Cab Driver Who Plowed into Crowd at Stingaree
The AP and Huffington Post report there will be no criminal charges filed against the taxi driver who plowed into a crowd outside Stingaree nightclub on Feb. 12, despite injuring 35 people. SDPD says there is insufficient evidence to charge the 52-year-old driver.
Allstate Drops “Accident Forgiveness” in California
No doubt you’ve seen the ads for Allstate’s “accident forgiveness” program, which prevents Allstate from increasing your premium if you have an accident. Approximately 10% of Allstate’s 1.5 million customers in California purchased this additional coverage.
The “Good Hands” at Allstate Continue to Fight Legitimate Claims
Allstate markets itself as the “good hands” company. Don’t believe it. When it comes to filing a claim against Allstate, watch out for those “good hands” or you may get sucker punched.
Toyota Sued Over Acceleration Claims
Reuters reports that 7 auto insurance companies, including Allstate, are suing Toyota Motor Corp. to recover money they paid in claims for car crashes blamed on unintended acceleration of Toyota vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as many as 89 crash-related deaths since 2000 may be linked to sudden acceleration in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
The Deck is Stacked in Favor of the Big Insurance Companies: Learn How to Unstack It
Forget what you may have heard about insurance companies being “good neighbors” or being in “good hands.” Insurance companies are in the business of making money. Their business is to collect as much money as they can in premiums and pay as little money as possible for claims. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, don’t expect the big insurance companies to look out for your best interest. Your best interest is incompatible with their drive for higher profit.
Will Filing a Claim Cause My Insurance Rates to Go Up?
Will filing a claim cause my insurance rates to go up? This is a very common question. The short answer is: It depends on whether the accident was primarily your fault.
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