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How Long will My Car Accident Claims Take?

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Following a car accident, the most common question we get is: How long does it take to settle? Even though it is a very simple and straightforward question, the answer is a bit complicated and it depends on many different factors. Depending on the type of the accident (one or more vehicles involved) and the type of your injuries (light or severe injuries), and depending on whether or not you have an attorney present (cases without an attorney usually last longer), your case can last anywhere between 1 to 2 years. Here is how it usually works. The Duration Normally, the things that affect the duration of your car accident claim are the following: The severity of your injury The complexity of your case (more vehicles involved) Amount of damages (higher amount take longer to settle) Your patience (negotiating the settlement with the insurance company requires time and the nerves of steel) The insurance company’s willingness to cooperate Can the case be settled outside of cou

What Are The Safety Points For Pedestrians To Take Care?

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The number of pedestrian accidents has been on the rise recently. Here are some safety points that will help keep all pedestrians safe. Walking with care Do Not Walk Around Drunk Always looking towards the oncoming traffic Always looking both left and right before crossing the road Stopping before crossing the street These simple actions will help keep you safe on the road. However, they do not guarantee that you will not get hit by a motor vehicle. They only increase your safety. If you do get hit by a motor vehicle, contact a pedestrian accident lawyer in Los Angeles Howard Craig Kornberg at the Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg.

Autumn, Rain And Cold: Avoid Bad Luck With Your Car!

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Regardless of what time of the year it is, you need to be prepared before you go on a road trip. There is a regular list of things you need to check before you are safe to drive: Fasten your seat belt Adjust your mirrors Inspect your oil gauges Check your fuel gauges Check your tires Once you go through this checklist, you are pretty much ready to go and drive anywhere you like. However, besides this regular checklist, you have to pay attention to additional things when driving in the cold and rainy autumn weather. Here are some tips that will help you avoid car accidents while driving in the rain and cold. Have Fully Operational Windshield Wipers Just like all other car parts, windshield wipers can get damaged over time. When that happens, they won't clean your windshield as intended. That will limit your visibility, especially during heavy rain, and prevent you from seeing anything. You should replace them the moment you realize that they are rusty or non-funct

Follow These Steps If You Get Hit By a Vehicle As a Pedestrian

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Car accidents happen on a daily basis. However, every modern vehicle is equipped with certain safety elements that will minimize the damage done and prevent the drivers from losing their lives in the crash. But not all car accidents happen between two vehicles. Sometimes, they happen between a vehicle and a bicycle, or a pedestrian. And when that happens, the consequences are catastrophic. When a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle, there is a great chance that the injured pedestrian will end up hospitalized, or even die as a result of an accident. The faster the vehicle goes, the less chance the pedestrian has of staying alive. As a pedestrian, it is your responsibility to walk on the sidewalk, watch left and right before crossing the street and only cross the street on safe locations and crosswalks. Here is what you should do if you get hit by a vehicle in Los Angeles. Move Away From The Road When you find yourself lying on the pavement, assuming that you regain consciousne