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What Makes a Fatal Accident a Wrongful Death? Wrongful death occurs if someone with a personal injury claim dies as a result of that injury. These claims are heard in civil court and brought by the survivors of the deceased. The at fault party might also face criminal charges brought by the state. Work injuries...

How Do I Know If I am Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may require emergency care. A TBI occurs when the brain experiences an abrupt, physical attack. It is a general term used to describe a wide range of brain injuries. Traumatic injuries to the brain are also a common cause...

The Long-Term Effects of Catastrophic Injuries The JT Legal Group handles a wide range of personal injury claims, including claims where the injuries suffered by the plaintiff were catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are typically defined as sudden, unexpected injuries with serious and long-term, or perhaps permanent, consequences for the victim. The following can be catastrophic: Traumatic...

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in California? If you are hurt because of someone else’s negligent behavior, it may be in your best interest to pursue a personal injury claim against that person. Doing so may allow you to collect compensation for various damages such as lost wages, the cost of...

Insurance Coverage for Food Delivery Drivers versus Rideshare Drivers If you’re thinking of getting a job as a food delivery driver or a rideshare driver, it’s important to understand that insurance coverage differs depending on the type of driver you are and the company you work with. Both types of drivers will likely need to...

What Does Rideshare Insurance Cover? Ridesharing is a relatively new industry that has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years. Because it occupies a unique, never-before-seen niche in the marketplace, government regulations and insurance companies have had to scramble to keep up. If you are a driver for Uber or Lyft (or any similar...

Are Delivery Truck Drivers Covered by the Company or Their Personal Insurance? Regardless of whether you live in an urban environment, the suburbs or even a more rural setting, you likely see delivery drivers rushing around to deliver packages on time. These delivery truck drivers may be in corporate trucks and vans marked with Amazon,...

What Is Proposition 213? California’s Personal Responsibility Act of 1996 was an initiative to reduce the amount of damages that an uninsured driver, a felon or a drunk driver could recover after being struck and injured by an insured vehicle. The law applies to uninsured motorists and owners of uninsured vehicles. The stated purpose of...

Trial Process for a Personal Injury Case When a California personal injury case goes to trial, a judge or a jury will determine its fate. The court will decide whether there is enough evidence to clearly show that the defendant caused injury to the plaintiff that resulted in certain losses. The trial provides the plaintiff...

What Happens if I Get Hit by an Uninsured Motorist? Under any circumstance, a car accident is not the most pleasant experience. Despite drivers being required to have auto insurance in California, the situation quickly becomes a nightmare when the other driver is uninsured. According to the California Department of Transportation, an estimated 15% of...