SF Bay Area Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Selecting a personal injury lawyer can be overwhelming because there are so many attorneys to choose from. Below are some points to consider when selecting a personal injury lawyer to represent you. An attorney with a strong track record against defendants, including insurance companies and state and local governments You want an attorney that has…

On June 26, 2020, San Francisco Mayor London Breed signed legislation permanently banning San Francisco evictions for COVID-19 related rent debt. The ordinance amends Section 37.9 of the San Francisco Administrative Code to include two provisions: 37.9(a)(1)(D) and 37.9(a)(2)(E). This article examines the new San Francisco eviction protection laws and how they apply to tenants.…

Having an auto accident and making a personal injury claim can oftentimes be stressful. While you may consider retaining an experienced attorney to assist you with the process and negotiations, you may also decide to work with the insurance company yourself. Here are 5 tips to negotiate with an insurance company or insurance adjuster. Plan…

0.0 Differences Between Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Many people injured at work don’t know whether they need a workers’ compensation attorney or personal injury lawyer. Sometimes workers’ comp is the exclusive remedy. Other times, injury victims can only pursue a personal injury lawsuit. And occasionally, both remedies apply. This articles explores the relationship between…

Anyone who is injured in an accident should consider how much insurance coverage is available. Ideally, the at fault party will have enough insurance to cover the claims. However, this is not always the case. If the at fault party does not provide sufficient insurance coverage, then the injury victims should explore additional avenues of…

0.0 How To Pay Medical Bills After a Car Accident? Many injury victims ask how to pay medical bills after a car accident. There are at least two methods for satisfying medical bills after a car accident: the at-fault car’s insurance pays or your own car insurance under a Medical Payment Coverage claim. Often times,…

Victims of hit and run accidents may be able to recover for their injuries. Simply because the at-fault party is no where to be found does not necessarily mean that recovery is impossible. A personal injury victim may still be compensated for their costs and damages. This article explores certain circumstances that allow victims to…

It is very common for victims of personal injuries to consider how much money they can recover from a lawsuit. While each person’s injury claims are very specific to the facts of their case, there are general categories of damages that may apply. Based on these categories, someone injured in an accident can generally assess…