Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney

Following a car accident, the injured parties try and find a way to deal with the situation. Usually, one (sometimes both) party is responsible for causing the accident. Right away, we have a victim who wants to file a claim against the other party, and the defendant who will try everything to get away with it. If you have been in a car accident recently, you know how hard it is to deal with everything. The stress and pain are almost intolerable, and your life could be changed upside-down. You wish you had an expert witness to help you settle your cause much faster. But what exactly is an expert witness, and what is their role in a car accident case? We talked with Los Angeles c ar accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg and they explained to us in detail what it means to have an expert witness in your corner. Two Types of Witnesses Every car accident has two types of witnesses: On-scene witnesses – normally the people who were prese...

If you suffered an injury or property damage in a car accident, you may be entitled to receive a compensation for your damages. At this point, you may be wondering how an attorney can help you and is it worth hiring one. If we are looking at statistical data, every injured individual who tried to obtain a compensation following a car accident had about 30-40 percent chances of succeeding. With an attorney present, these odds doubled, leading to a 70-80 percent success rate. Here is how an attorney can help you investigate a car accident case, and why it is so important to contact an attorney after an accident. Communicate With The Insurance Company As you will be approached by the insurance adjusters almost immediately following an accident, you will have to be able to speak up and know what you want. Since you have no clue what to say, nor whether or not you should accept the initial offer, you need someone with experience and knowledge to help you deal with the situation. ...

Most car accidents are caused by a distracted driver. Distractions come in many different forms, and a simple mistake while behind the wheel could put you in a hospital. Following the accident, what do you do if you find out that the other driver (who caused the accident) doesn’t have any insurance ? There are many different things that you should know about insurance types, and what you should do after an accident if the other party doesn’t have the right car insurance. Different Types of Insurances The state of California requires you to purchase a minimum required car insurance before being able to “legally” drive a vehicle. If pulled over without a car insurance, you may face charges and fees. There are two types of motorist overages: Uninsured motorist coverage Under-insured motorist coverage The first one protects you from any accidents where the other party involved doesn’t have the right type of insurance, or has no insurance at all. At this ...

If you are in the process of negotiating a claim after a car accident , it is extremely important that you explore your legal options and know exactly what you are doing. This involves being extremely careful about what you do, who you do it with and whether or not you post it on your social media pages. Did you know that a simple social media post or tag could ruin your chances of getting the compensation you seek? People don’t realize how powerful social media is, and how fast the information travels. Here are some tips that will help prevent you from posting something you will later regret. Avoid Posting Anything On Social Media From the moment you enter the negotiation stage, you are in the process of obtaining your settlement. If you post anything at this time on your social media pages, be aware that it will be checked by the insurance company responsible for providing you with the settlement for your loss. If by any chance they find anything that may put yo...

You have probably met or spoken to someone who has been in a car accident before. Even if you haven’t, you must have heard rumors and “myths” about the car accident and injury cases. Friends and family talk to each other and share the information faster than you could imagine. However, in most cases, not everything they say is true. Here are the most common myths related to car accidents and injury cases. Same Rules Apply The one you have probably heard the most is that when it comes to car accidents, the same rules apply in every state. This is nowhere near the truth; in fact, most states have different rules and regulations concerning the car accidents. Yes, some states may have the same “What you should do in event of a car accident” pamphlet, but that does not mean that the regulations are the same in all states. The best way to find out information about a car accident in Los Angeles is to speak with an experienced Car Accident Attorney in Los Angeles. They ...

Every now and then, you will encounter “one of those drivers” who just couldn’t care less about the world or anyone around them. They are too busy being self-centered that they don’t pay attention to the traffic around them. These drivers are on their phones, SnapChating, taking Instagram photos, messaging their friends, and doing pretty much everything else while driving. How does this affect you as a driver? Well, for starters, if one such driver is on the road, he/she may influence you, cause an accident or become a dangerous obstacle on the road. Managing your distractions The main goal while driving is to focus on the road ahead. Keep your eyes wide open, and pay attention to everything that happens in front of you. Sometimes, you may find it difficult to focus as there are many things distracting you (your children, your cell phone, your pet). Learn how to manage your distractions. Buckle up your children on the back seat, have them play a game with each other (coun...

Do you feel confident behind the wheel? People believe that driving is nothing more than sitting behind a wheel and pushing the pedal until you arrive from one place to another. But did you know that every day, 9 people are killed in an accident involving a distracted driver? No matter how good of a driver you are, as long as there is someone heading your way or driving in a lane next to or behind you, they too may be responsible for your safety. If you are involved in a car accident , here is how you can use the other driver’s distracted driving as the main evidence to build your case upon. Understand What It Means First, you need to be 100 percent sure that you fully understand what distracted driving involves: Drinking and/or eating while driving Smoking while driving Conversing with your passengers Applying make-up Shaving Losing focus (daydreaming) Using electronic devices (cell phone, radio) Driving while intoxicated Each of the above-listed ...