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Who is Liable if I am Injured in a Taxi Accident?
When you are in a taxi accident, you might think filing a claim against the driver will be the same as any other car accident. However, drivers should be aware that taxi accident claims can be a little more complicated. Not only will the defense be aggressive about protecting their business and livelihood, but there…
What’s the Difference Between Work Comp and Personal Injury Claims?
It’s an unfortunate situation, but you may find yourself injured at work, unable to return for days, months, or years. When that happens, you may need compensation for you and your loved ones through your job or through a court case. But what’s the difference between work comp and personal injury claims? How can they…
Can I File a Claim for Food Poisoning?
Most of us have become sick because of something we ate at one time or another. No one wants to go out to eat at a restaurant and come home with a serious illness. In some cases, food poisoning can cause the sufferer serious illness, dehydration, hospitalization, and even death (in rare cases). A great…
Children’s Sports Injuries: When You Can Seek Compensation
Because most parents are required to sign a waiver saying they understand the risks involved, you may not realize that you can seek compensation for an injury your child suffered while playing a sport. In some cases, when a child is injured while playing sports, you aren’t able to seek damages for the injury, especially…
California Roads Increasingly Dangerous
If it feels to you like the roads in California are getting more dangerous every year, don’t shrug it off. You might be right. According to data compiled by the National Safety Council, deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes nationwide have seen a sharp increase recently, spiking by 14 percent in the past two years.…
Safety Tips for Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
As many San Jose residents are aware, our city has historically had a problem with pedestrian accidents. While pedestrian accidents have been on the rise nationwide, San Jose has seen an increase that is slightly above average. Crashes between cars and pedestrians are obviously incredibly dangerous for the people involved who are on foot. Even…
Find a Personal Injury Car Accident Lawyer in San Jose?
Choosing a car accident lawyer in San Jose can be difficult. Personal injury victims need prompt, personal attention to their injury claims. They need someone who will conduct a thorough investigation of the facts, who understands the law, and who isn’t afraid to be a tough negotiator and, when necessary, an aggressive trial advocate. But…
How Much Is My Auto Accident Case Worth?
Car accident lawyers in San Jose, like personal injury attorneys everywhere, make recommendations to settle a case or take it to trial based on their estimate of the verdict a jury would return if the case were to go to trial. Using that figure as a starting point, an experienced lawyer can calculate a “break-even…
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth in San Jose?
One of the first questions an accident victim asks a San Jose personal injury lawyer is: How much is my case worth? If the question is asked at the first meeting with the lawyer, the only honest answer is: I don’t know. The settlement value of a personal injury case depends upon several factors. Until…
Car Accident in San Jose?
San Jose has implemented a safety policy, known as Vision Zero, in an effort to reduce the number of car crashes that result in injuries or fatalities. As San Jose car accident lawyers, we applaud that effort while recognizing that thousands of people are injured every year in San Jose car crashes. What should you…
