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Why Fine Print Matters in Commercial Contracts
When entering into a commercial contract, it can be tempting to simply jump to the meat of the agreement: How much am I paying (or getting paid), and what exactly am I paying for (or being paid to do). Every contract includes many additional provisions, however, that govern the legal relationship between the parties… Read More »
What Do I Do if My Child is Injured in a Car Accident?
The only thing scarier than being seriously injured in a car accident is imagining your child hurt. If your child was injured by a negligent driver, what can you do? Can your child recover damages for their injuries, even if they are too young to bring a lawsuit? Read on for a discussion of… Read More »
Creating an LLC: What You Need to Know
Los Angeles is the place for startup companies. Whether you have a great idea for an app or other technology, you have found a lucrative calling, or you are simply trying to formalize your side gig, it is important to dot all of your i’s and cross all of your t’s when forming your… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving has rapidly become one of the biggest dangers on California roadways. Thousands of people are injured in distracted driving accidents across the state every year as drivers choose to text, email, and perform other tasks while behind the wheel. Read on to learn some of the most common causes of distracted driving,… Read More »
If You Are a Passenger in a Car Accident, Can You Sue for Your Injuries?
Car accidents often involve more than just drivers. Pedestrians, bike riders, motorcycle riders, and passengers may all be hurt in a car crash. If you were injured in a car accident in which you were a passenger, can you recover for your injuries? Against whom do you bring a claim? Continue reading for a… Read More »
Can You Sue When You are Injured by a Minor?
If you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, whether the at-fault party was a reckless driver, a store owner who failed to clean up a spill, or the manufacturer of a defective product that blew up in your hands, you have the right to sue for damages. But what if the… Read More »
What Happens if You Hit a Pedestrian with Your Car?
If you are involved in an accident with a pedestrian, you need to take appropriate steps to mitigate the situation. Call the authorities or emergency responders when necessary, and assess the situation. Accidents involving pedestrians can be different than accidents involving other motor vehicles, and it is important to know what you may face… Read More »
What to Do After a Truck Accident
A typical car crash is already a jarring experience, with the potential for causing significant property damage, serious injury, or worse. Accidents involving large tractor-trailer trucks are likely to be even more severe, on average, given the sheer size of the vehicles involved and the likelihood of flying debris, dangerous chemical spills, or other… Read More »
Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage If I Have Health Insurance?
Car insurance is expensive. Even the minimum coverage required by law can cost California drivers thousands of dollars a year. It is, however, a necessary evil. Uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance is meant to cover accidents with someone who has violated the law by driving without the appropriate insurance coverage. We recently discussed how your rates… Read More »
Will an Uninsured Motorist Claim Raise My Rates?
California law mandates that every driver on the road carry a minimum amount of auto liability insurance in case of accidents. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, many people in California drive without insurance. For that reason, part of your minimum required insurance includes uninsured motorist coverage. But if you do need to rely… Read More »
