SF Bay Area Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Dealing With Insurance Companies in Personal Injury Cases
Anderson Franco Law Team

January 10, 2023

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When you’ve been in an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is dealing with insurance companies. Unfortunately, insurance companies play a crucial role in personal injury cases. As such, it’s important to understand how they operate and how to handle them effectively. In California, there are around 174,000 reported traffic collisions annually,…

California Work Compensation Benefits
Anderson Franco Law Team

January 9, 2023

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Work compensation, also known as workers’ comp, is a system put in place to provide financial assistance to employees who are injured on the job. In California, this system is regulated by the Department of Industrial Relations and is designed to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other related expenses for workers who are injured…

California Dog Bite Lawsuits
Anderson Franco Law Team

January 6, 2023

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If you’ve been bitten by a dog in California, you may be wondering what your legal options are. In this article, we’ll discuss the laws surrounding dog bite cases in California and the elements that you’ll need to prove in order to succeed in your claim. We’ll also touch on some of the defenses that…

Legal Options If You Slip and Fall in California
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 28, 2022

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Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, and they can be serious or even fatal. In California, the legal concept of premises liability holds property owners and occupiers responsible for maintaining their property in a reasonably safe condition. If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident in California, it is important…

What Are My Employment Rights in California?
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 28, 2022

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As an employee in California, it is important to understand your rights in the workplace. California has strong employment laws that protect the rights of workers and provide them with certain benefits and protections. In this article, we will provide an overview of your employment rights in California and explain how you can exercise and…

Can Undocumented People File a Personal Injury Claim?
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 28, 2022

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We sometimes get asked whether undocumented people can file a personal injury claim. Since there is some confusion with this topic, we wanted to briefly answer the question. And if you have any more questions, please feel free to consult our office. In a personal injury or wrongful death action, a person’s immigration status is…

Negotiating With Optum
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 20, 2022

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If you were injured in an accident and later received a letter, lien notice, or reimbursement demand from Optum, you may be wondering what Optum is, why it is contacting you, and whether you actually have to pay the full amount it claims. That is a common concern after a California personal injury accident. Many…

California Statute of Limitations
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 18, 2022

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The personal injury statute of limitations is a legal time limit within which an injured party must file a claim for compensation for their injuries. This time limit is in place to ensure that personal injury claims are filed in a timely manner and to protect defendants from the burden of defending against stale claims.…

Concussion After Car Accident
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 16, 2022

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Concussion injuries are traumatic brain injuries that can occur after a car accident. Concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. While concussions can range in severity, they can still have serious consequences. And oftentimes, you could recover money for your injuries if…

The Four Steps of California Personal Injury
Anderson Franco Law Team

December 13, 2022

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If you have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or party in California, you may be entitled to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. This type of lawsuit is designed to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions and to provide you with financial compensation for your injuries…

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