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DEALING WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES Dealing with insurance companies can be confusing and a huge headache. Luckily, the state of California has more laws to protect policyholders than most other states. The best way to stand up to an insurance company is to know your rights and have a knowledgeable and motivated attorney on your side. Many individuals are not aware of these laws and that even includes individuals that work for insurance companies. Some claim adjusters and other ...employees of insurance companies routinely break these laws, through ignorance or otherwise. There are many laws, some are complicated, regarding how an insurance company is obligated to interact with policyholders. Having an attorney who is knowledgeable about the subject and being informed about the most basic aspects of these laws can be very helpful when making a case against an insurance provider. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net/20//dealing-insurance-companies/

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/

When is a driver at fault in a car accident? Drivers are at fault when they ignore simple rules of safety. These include reckless driving, speeding, running a red light, failure to signal, driving under the influence and distracted driving. Not all personal injury suits are against the other driver; they can also be against the manufacturer of defective equipment or the party responsible for maintaining safe roadways. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net/faq/car-accidents/

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

HOVERBOARD EXPLOSIONS Just like our smartphones, tablets, and laptops, the lithium-ion batteries found in these products are prone to defects. However, at the foot rest of the popular 2015 Hoverboards the cheap battery is a lot more dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) conducted tests on models to determine the cause of the fires. This resulted in a massive recall of over half a million hover boards. The issue has become so serious that major airlines... have banned hover boards on board U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 1,400 hover boards in JFK alone last December. If you or someone you know has been injured while being around a hoverboard, contact a personal injury attorney immediately. Learn More: https://weinbergerlaw.net/2018/09/hoverboard-explosions/

Dangers of Improper Truck Maintenance Since most truck accidents occur in rural areas, it makes sense that California is one of the top states for truck accidents every year. An accident involving a semi-truck has the potential to cause much more damage than in collisions with everyday sedans. Impacts by trucks are extremely forceful and its design is very different from that of cars, resulting in different parts colliding. For example, when two cars collide, that often mean...s that bumpers and fenders are connecting. In the case of a collision between a car and a truck, the truck’s fender may be in line with the car’s windows, leading to more severe and dangerous damage and likely personal injury. If you have been involved in a car accident with a large semi-truck, speak with a truck accident lawyer in Sacramento to investigate what the cause was. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net//dangers-improper-truck-mainten/

Slip & Fall Accidents According to the National Safety Council, the leading cause of emergency room visits in the US are slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents occur when an individual is visiting the property of someone else and incurs an injury due to the property owner’s negligence. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net/2018/09/slip-fall-faq/

No one gets up in the morning planning to get into an automobile accident. Car accidents are always unexpected. Being prepared and knowing what to do after a car collision happens is very important, as well as what not to do. Here are some things that you should do if you are involved in car accident: https://weinbergerlaw.net/what-to-do-after-a-car-accident/

Motor Vehicle Accidents Auto accident injuries can range from mild to severe, and can include fractures and broken bones, whiplash, brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and even death. These injuries have a devastating impact on auto accident victims, often lowering their quality of life for months or even years after the accident. The Weinberger Law Firm has extensive experience in handling car accident cases, and we investigate every possible contributing cause of... your car accident in order to ensure that you are duly compensated for your auto accident injuries. Evaluating the cause of a motor vehicle accident requires considerable time, resources and experience. Our Sacramento accident lawyer will take over the investigation of your case so that you can concentrate on recovering from your injuries. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net/motor-vehicle-accidents/

Do you have the right auto insurance policy? Car insurance can be a huge hassle, especially if you’re on a budget and aren’t sure what kind of coverage you need. This post is meant to be a basic guide for California drivers to determine what requirements must be met and how to choose the right insurance for your specific needs. Consulting with a personal injury attorney in Sacramento is a great first step in determining whether you have the right insurance or not. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net//06/15/right-auto-insurance-pol/

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15-20 year olds because of immaturity and lack of driving experience. Teens’ lack of experience affects their recognition of and response to hazardous situations and results in dangerous practices such as speeding and tailgating. Learn more: https://weinbergerlaw.net//15/distracted-driving-accidents/