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How to Deal with an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver After a Car Accident

In California, auto insurance is a legal requirement for every driver on the road. However, some individuals ignore the law and do not carry any liability insurance or do not have adequate coverage to pay for damages in the event of an accident. Pursuing compensation from an uninsured driver after a car accident may not be successful because they don’t have the resources to pay you what you are owed. Knowing whether you can file a claim through your insurance company for uninsured or underinsured coverage is important.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Premises Liability Claims

When you suffer an injury on someone else’s property in California, you might seek compensation through a premises liability claim. However, you only have a limited time to file a lawsuit. This deadline is called the statute of limitations, which is typically two years from the injury date. Understanding the statute of limitations for premises liability claims and what date applies to your case is crucial. Otherwise, you might not receive any compensation for your injuries if you miss the deadline.

How to Report a Construction Accident in California

The construction industry is a necessary but dangerous business. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), falls represent the leading cause of construction deaths nationwide, resulting in 1,102 worker deaths in 2019 alone. In California, 79 construction workers lost their lives in 2021, based on the Department of Industrial Relation’s most recent figures. Thirty-three of those workers died because of slips, trips, and falls,

What to Do After a California Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycles provide riders and passengers with an unparalleled experience of freedom, feeling lighter than air and one with the wind. Unfortunately, that feeling of openness comes with a significant vulnerability for riders. Without any steel frame to protect them, riders and passengers must bear the brunt of an accident, as there is no buffer of metal or plastic to cushion the blow. For this reason, motorcycle fatalities occur at a rate 28% higher than their passenger car peers,

Drive Safely: Get to Know The Most Dangerous Roads In California

California is the third largest state, following Alaska and Texas, and it is by far the most populous. The golden state is vastly different from one end to another, which means there are always plenty of places to go and things to see. California has almost 400,000 miles of roadway, some of which has a dangerous reputation.

California had 14.2 million registered vehicles in 2020, almost double that of the next highest state.