After a Car Accident

It only takes seconds for an accident to happen. It takes seconds for your life to be changed forever. Some accidents are minor and some can have life lasting effects. It could be a car accident, a dog could bite you, you can slip and fall, all injuries have similar question. How serious are my injuries, how much will my medical bills be, will I have to miss work? How will I keep up on my bills?

Whether you live in Burbank, California or Detroit, Michigan, there are several things you should do after any car accident. These steps will help you if you need to seek compensation for your injuries,

Get medical attention:

Make sure all parties are alright and not in need of any urgent medical attention. Seek medical attention for yourself and the others involved. This may seem simple but after an car accident you may be in shock and not be thinking clearly, seeking medical attention will help you recover in the long haul. You should always talk to a doctor, even if don’t think your injuries are serious. Frankly doctors will be able to diagnose your injuries you may not even know you have.

Call The Police:

By calling the police you will be able to secure an ambulance or more should you need them. A police report will be essential in any lawsuit you may need to file for compensation.

Take Pictures And Gather Information:

Take photos for your injuries. Takes photos of the scene of the accident. Get the information from the other driver Name, Address, Phone Number & Insurance Information. Continue to take photos of your injuries as the begin to show more. If there are witnesses get their information. All of this information and evidence will support your potential lawsuit.

Contact A Personal Injury Lawyer:

All insurance companies will give you the least amount of compensation that they can. A personal injury lawyer can guide you through the process. They have the knowledge and expertise in dealing with insurance companies. An experienced personal injury attorney will get you a just compensation for your injuries.

Whether you live in Burbank, California or Detroit, Michigan you should always contact an experienced personal injury attorney.

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Orange County Bicyclist

California Car Accident Attorney Blog

Authorities have apprehended a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a cyclist dead.

Hit and Run Bicyclist Lawyer The wreck happened at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue. First responders released no information about the accident, other than the fact that the unnamed victim was alive when first responders arrived but was subsequently pronounced dead at a local hospital. Although the suspect initially fled the scene in a champagne-colored Nissan sedan that had sustained considerable front-end damage, authorities believe that they have the tortfeasor (negligent driver) in custody. Investigators spent several hours at the scene gathering evidence.

Bicycle-Auto Crashes

To improve their health, as a means of commuting, or just to enjoy the outdoors, more people are riding bicycles now than ever before, but that’s only one reason that these fatalities increased 12.2 percent last year to their highest level in over twenty years. Most city plans feature wide-laned streets in…

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How do I find the best lawyer

How do I find the best lawyer?

When anyone begins any search they go to google and type in there search words. How do I find the best lawyer. For example who is the best personal injury lawyer Los Angeles, the search has begun. What is hard to judge is actually how good they are. Some lawyers are very good at SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and do not actually take cases. They refer cases to other lawyers for a finders fee.

How do they optimize their sites?

If you are not on the first page of google you are not considered an option! Many lawyers hire firms for are experienced in SEO tactics. But there are 3 basic elements involved Reviews, Content and Backlinks. They obtain reviews from clients that do not know they have been referred to another lawyer. They are great are blogging every week. They know that using gain backlinks either from directories and other useful places like a blogging network.

How Do You Find The Best Lawyer

Interview and research your attorney. The most important factor is that your attorney is going to do everything they can to protect your rights. After you do your due diligence then it is your choice to decide you is best to represent you! If you have any questions about your case consult an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your case.

Burn Injury

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Dear Personal Injury Lawyer,

I was burned by am hot tea in July 2015 at a movie theater. I had scaring and went to a doctor. It was a terrible burn but because I have two young kids I never pursued my case. I am now wondering if I still have a case. I have a mild scar and information on the medical treatment I received. This happened almost a year ago. What are my options?

Answer by Joshua W. Glotzer APC

Dear Burned Mama,

You have time to seek compensation for your injuries. The first thing you should be aware of is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases. In California if you are injured in an accident you have 2 years to file a personal injury lawsuit or in most cases you will be forever barred from obtaining compensation for your injuries.

Second, in order to obtain compensation you have to show that your injury was a result of some negligence of the movie theater. There are standards for heat in serving liquids in commercial establishments such as movie theaters and if it was hot enough to cause a bad burn chances are the theater may be negligent. In addition, if the tea in your case was stored improperly in the cup or container by theater there may be a breach of duty of care owed to you by the theater.

I’m sorry you have suffered an injury but you still have time to pursue your right compensation.

Cyclist At Fault

Bicyclist: I recently was going through an intersection on my bike. I did not see any cars and went through the stop signs without stoping. I was almost run over by a car. If I was hit, is it my fault. Do have any rights?

Bicycle Accident Lawyer In California, bicycle riders most abide by the same rules of the road as car or other motor vehicles. In this instance, if the cause of the accident was related to you failing to stop at a stop sign you may be at fault. However, if the car failed to abide by another California Vehicle Code law, then you may be able to some recovery since California is a comparative fault state.

Answered By: Joshua W. Glotzer, APC

Did I wait to long to do anything!

When injured in an accident whether it be a car accident, truck accident, slip and fall or bicycle accident the first thing to do is to seek medical treatment if necessary. Once your medical condition is stable it is advisable to consult with a personal injury lawyer before speaking with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Often times the other party’s insurance company will want to take a recorded statement directly after the accident when an injured person is still in shock. While in shock you may not even feel or know about an injury resulting in the accident. Many back and neck injuries will become inflamed after the accident and may even be more serious such as a herniated disc which is not discovered until an MRI is taken after months of enduring pain. In California, there is a 2 year statute of limitation for filing a lawsuit for personal injuries. One should clearly not wait 2 years to consult with an injury attorney to obtain legal advise after an accident but should seek legal counsel as soon as possible after any immediate medical treatment is needed.

Answered By: Joshua W. Glotzer, APC

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Do I Have A Case

If you have been injured in an accident whether it is a car accident, truck accident, bicycle accident, slip and fall or any other accident caused by another person or company you may be entitled to damages for your injuries under California Law. In order for a person to prevail in a personal injury case they must prove that the other party was negligent and that you were injured as a result of negligent conduct. Although this may appear simple enough, the alleged negligent party’s insurance carrier will often times hire lawyers and experts to fight a negligence claim in order to avoid having to pay damages that are owed. Luckily, an experienced personal injury will have the knowledge and skill to represent an injured party and obtain the maximum recovery allowed under California Law.

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