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Pedestrian Killed in Modesto After Being Struck by Car
A fatal pedestrian accident shook Modesto at the end of November, and the frightening incident raises questions about the rights of Modesto pedestrian accident victims under California laws. According to local news reports, Modesto police are investigating a tragic pedestrian accident that occurred early Friday morning, November 21, on Paradise Road near Leon Avenue…. Read More »
Things to Know About Child Support and Personal Injury Settlements.
If you are expecting or are receiving money from your personal injury settlement, you should know that your child support payments may affect how much money you ultimately receive. There could be many reasons why you are behind on your child support payment. Whether or not they are legitimate reasons doesn’t matter. You are… Read More »
Is Your Spouse Entitled to Your Personal Injury Settlement?
California law allows a non-injured spouse to claim part of an injured spouse’s personal injury settlement. If the injury event occurred during the marriage, all money or other property received or to be received by a person pursuant to judgment or settlement for personal injuries is considered community property. (Family Code § 2603(a)) However,… Read More »
Can You Get Compensation for Observing a Family Member’s Injuries?
California law allows you to get compensation for observing a family member’s injuries. More often than not, we are doing many daily activities with family members. From running the most routine errands like going to the post office, the local Target or Walmart, or the grocery stores. Other times, maybe going on a day… Read More »
California Bicycle Road Laws
There are rules of the road for bicyclists and every rider should know the California Bicycle Road Laws. Not only should bicycle riders know them, but motorist should as well. People ride bicycles for many reasons including recreational use, fitness, training, health, or it’s their general mode of transportation. Regardless of your reasons for… Read More »
Bicyclist – Can I Ride on the Sidewalk?
At The Law Firm of R. Sam, we have handled countless bicycle accidents where a bicyclist was severely injured by a negligent driver of a motor vehicle. One of the main reasons this type of accident occurs is when a bicyclist rides on a sidewalk and gets hit by a driver coming out of… Read More »
Collecting Money for Pain and Suffering as an Uninsured Motorist
In California, collecting money for pain and suffering even as an uninsured motorist is allowed. The general rule in California is that if you’re a driver and the owner of a vehicle in an auto accident and you do not have auto insurance, you are deemed an uninsured motorist. An uninsured motorist cannot collect… Read More »
Diminished Value Claim – A Secret Damage Claim
After your car has been repaired after an auto accident, there is a little-known claim called a Diminished Value Claim. It’s pretty much a secret claim because no one really demands compensation for it because they don’t know about it. No matter how good your auto body shop is, they can never repair your… Read More »
Excess Medpay – Better To Burn Your Money
Excess Medpay – Better To Burn Your Money. Whenever you purchase Excess Medpay on your automobile policy, it’s probably better to burn your money! To understand Excess Medpay, let’s talk about regular Medpay first. Regular Medpay or just, Medpay, is coverage on your policy that you purchased in case you’re in an auto accident… Read More »
Recorded Statements – Kill Your Case Before It Even Starts!
Giving a recorded statement to the other person’s insurance company can kill your case before it even starts. After a car accident, you will receive a phone call from other insurance company requesting a recorded statement. Do you have to give a recorded statement? Is there a law that requires that you give a… Read More »