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The One Decision After an Accident Most Drivers Never Think About

Most people know what to do immediately after a car accident: check for injuries, call 911, exchange information, and take plenty of photos. But there's one decision most drivers never think about until it's too late. Where their vehicle is towed. If your car isn't drivable, that one choice can affect how much time, money, and inconvenience you deal with in the days that follow.

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Crashed with a Courier? You Might Have Less Coverage Than You Think

At Edzant Price LLP, we regularly speak with individuals who are surprised to learn how little insurance protection may apply after a collision involving a gig economy delivery driver. With the rise of part time or "on-demand" drivers contracting with app-based delivery service platforms, many of these platforms do not provide commercial auto coverage or liability protection for those third-party claimants involved in a collision with a driver who is actively working.

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Understanding How to Properly Document Your Traffic Accident

If you are involved in a traffic accident in California, you might be surprised when responding law enforcement officers hand both drivers an "Information Exchange" card and leave without writing a formal police report. This is a standard and practical procedure for busy departments...

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Rising Motorcycle Accidents Prompt Urgent Need for Adequate Insurance Coverage

In an era where the cost of owning and maintaining automobiles continues to climb, more and more consumers are turning to motorcycles as a viable alternative for commuting and leisure. However, this shift in transportation preferences has come with a stark reality check: an alarming surge in auto versus motorcycle accidents. With this trend, a critical issue has emerged - inadequate insurance coverage among at-fault parties, leaving motorcyclists vulnerable to devastating financial and physical consequences.

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Auto Accidents and Traffic Collision Reports

Traffic Collision Reports, or Police Reports, are often taken at the scenes of auto accidents. These reports summarize information collected by the investigating law enforcement officer about the vehicles, the parties involved in the accident and any witnesses, and also provide the officer's initial conclusion about fault. Lawyers will use these reports for preliminary information as to how an accident occurred. However, while these reports can be helpful, they have limitations. Most people are surprised to learn that police reports are generally inadmissible as evidence at trial unless...

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Medical Malpractice Law Changes

June 27, 2022

Finally, after almost 50 years, medical negligence cases will see a significant law change which is way overdue for victims of medical negligence. In the 1970s, California legislators capped victims’ compensation for non-economic damages, or “pain and suffering” at $250,000. This cap has never been adjusted for inflation which would be well over $1,000,000.00 in 2022. Beginning in 2023, however, the cap for non-economic damages will be increased to $350,000, then adjusted annually. This is terrific news for injured victims at the hands of negligent health care providers.

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