COSTA MESA, Calif. —At approximately 1:08 p.m. on Oct. 20th, a collision involving a tan truck and a gray hatchback occurred on southbound Interstate 405 just south of Bristol Street, in Costa Mesa, California. According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, the gray hatchback collided with the right-hand shoulder guardrail, deploying its airbags. Debris …
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1. When is a Vehicle Considered a Total Loss? After an accident, your car might be so banged up and beat down that it is beyond repair. Basically, it’s totaled. A car is a deemed a “total loss” if: Your car insurance company will arrange inspection and inform you if the car is a total …
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Do I Need Auto Insurance in California? If you’re driving in California, maintaining financial responsibility for your vehicle is a legal requirement. Whether you live in Los Angeles or elsewhere in the state, this means you must have auto insurance or another form of financial responsibility. But what exactly does this entail? Let’s break it …
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LOS ANGELES — A Tesla ran a red light on West Olympic Boulevard early Saturday, crashing into an SUV and injuring three people, police said. The collision, which occurred September 14th at about 12:30 a.m. near Georgia Street, sent the SUV onto the sidewalk where it struck pedestrians and food trucks. One victim was pinned …
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After a car accident, deciding whether to hire a lawyer for your injury case can be a crucial decision. The right legal representation can provide invaluable knowledge and guidance, especially when dealing with complex accident injuries or uncooperative insurance companies. Even if the police report seems straightforward, a skilled lawyer can uncover hidden details that …
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You may have gotten in a car accident in Nevada, but since you live in California, you might want to use a lawyer closer to home. Maybe you suffered a slip-and-fall accident in New York, but you want to be represented by a lawyer in Florida. Is this possible? Can you use an attorney from a different …
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You’ve just been involved in a car accident. You’ve made sure you and your passengers are safe and uninjured. You exchanged information with the other driver and called the police to report the accident. The next thing you should do is identify any witnesses to gather crucial eyewitness testimony. The impact of eyewitness testimony on …
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When you’re involved in a two-vehicle collision, it’s usually easy to determine who caused the accident. The at-fault party in a car accident is typically responsible for everyone’s damages. But, who is at fault in a 3-car fender bender? Things can get tricky when a driver rear-ends the car in front and that car in turn …
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Although you CAN file an insurance claim without a police report, having one can provide clear, credible evidence to support your car accident claim. You were just involved in a car accident. Luckily, there didn’t appear to be major car damages or injuries. You exchanged information with the other driver and made sure to let …
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When involved in a car accident, the immediate steps you take can significantly impact the outcome of any legal or insurance issues that may follow. One critical action is to call the police to the scene. This post will guide you through what to expect from the police when they arrive and why their involvement …
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