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Winter Weather & Car Accidents Many Americans fail to realize that the most dangerous thing we do on a daily basis is drive our vehicles. Whether you’re in a standard passenger car, truck, or SUV, you are putting yourself at higher risk of injury or death when you are on the road. In California, we have the luxury of wonderful driving conditions nearly year-round, so many of us are not accustomed to driving during dangerous winter weather. This decade’s drought has further sh...ielded us from the necessity to take to the roads when the weather is less than optimal. This creates for a situation in which many of the drivers on the road do not adjust their driving accordingly with changes in the weather it’s not necessarily their fault, they haven’t had to do so for years! Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net/2018/11/winter-driving-dangerous/

Understanding Policy Limits When you bring up a personal injury claim to court, the defendant is responsible in full for all damages they caused you to suffer. This includes medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damages and any other losses they incurred. Usually, when an individual buys liability insurance, there is always a policy limit in place. In a claim, the insurance company is responsible to pay only up to the policy limit. If the damages exceed t...he policy limit, there are a few possible ways you can collect damages in excess of limits: bring a lawsuit against additional defendants recover under an umbrella insurance policy try to collect from a defendant personally Each option depends on the circumstances of your case so it’s best to contact an accident attorney to assist you in selecting the best method. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net//what-does-full-policy-limit-re/

California is known for it’s warm sunshine and beautiful weather but as El Nino proved, we’re not foreign of having bad weather. Because we’re so used to driving in good weather conditions, many passengers on the road aren’t capable of driving in bad weather conditions. In fact, in the past 10 years, 19% of crash injuries were a result of bad weather conditions. According to the California Highway Patrol, auto accidents increase by over 203% in the rain. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net/2018/11/wet-weather-accidents/

Do you have the right insurance policy? Having insurance is critical, especially if you are involved in a car accident in California. Any driver operating a vehicle on the California road is obligated to have car insurance. California Insurance code section 11580.1(b) requires that driver must carry liability insurance.... Learn more about auto insurance coverage: https://weinbergerlaw.net/faq/right-insurance-policy/

HOLIDAY DRIVING TIPS AND SAFETY With over 48 million drivers hitting the road this holiday season, make sure to apply these tips to keep you and your loved ones safe! Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net//holiday-driving-tips-and-safety/... #Thanksgiving #Holidays #Safety