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When you are injured in a car accident, ...
Car-sharing becomes more and more preval...
Four people were killed, including two children, in a crash involving a big rig and a car in Lancaster on Friday morning (6/4). The crash was reported along a stretch of Avenue G spanning from 30th Street East to 20th Street East. Authorities say one woman was declared dead at the scene and one woman and two children were declared dead at the hospital. According to the authorities,...
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When you are injured in a car accident, or because of a slip and fall, or you suffer an injury where you suspect another party is at fault, an accident attorney, also known as a personal injury attorney, is one of the first people you should call. What Is The Difference Between A Personal Injury Lawyer And An Accident Attorney? In truth, nothing! They are just two different...
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Car-sharing becomes more and more prevalent as more drivers turn their car into a source of income. The basic idea is that you rent out your car and earn some money. However, what happens when your car is involved in a car-sharing accident? Do you need a car sharing accident lawyer? What is Car Sharing? Car sharing is a rapidly growing car rental business. Unlike traditional car rental...
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If you are involved in an accident and are entitled to compensation, a personal injury attorney can ensure that you get fair compensation. Personal injury attornies are specialists in cases where there is an injury of some kind and another party may be at fault. In this article, we will examine every aspect of what a personal injury attorney can do for you. What Kinds Of Law...
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If a loved one has died because some party has caused their death either through negligence or because of intentional action, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. This claim allows the estate or those close to the deceased to file a lawsuit against the party that is liable legally for the unfortunate death. Each state as its own wrongful death laws, but generally...
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If you take the right steps after being involved in a bicycle accident you can dramatically impact the outcome of your potential case. Being involved in an accident with a car or truck can be traumatic and dramatically impact your life for years to come. But, by making smart decisions soon after the accident you can positively affect the outcome of your case. What to do if...
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If you have experienced a car accident, motorcycle accident, or a slip or a fall you may be wondering if getting a personal injury lawyer is the right decision. Personal injuries are often stressful, costly and time-consuming and if someone else is liable for your injuries you may be entitled to compensation by filing a claim. A personal injury lawyer would help you navigate the often confusing...
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If you are a semi-truck driver and have been in an accident recently you may be wondering what the difference is between a semi-truck accident lawyer and a personal injury lawyer. How do you tell the two apart? Are there any differences? How can you know your case will be handled well? This may be the first of many confusing decisions to make as you pursue your...
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Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have had a huge impact on LA and its people. From the traffic impact to the environmental impact, more and more people are using these services and working for these services. While it is still unclear what the ultimate long term impact of rideshare companies will be, it is undeniable that these companies have dramatically changed how we move around the...
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Nationwide research firm Expertise.com has chosen The Shirvanian Law Firm as the Best Car Accident Lawyers in Glendale, CA. According to their website, "Finding the right highly-skilled professional takes significant time and effort, including in-depth research, detailed comparisons, and deciphering which online reviews are reliable and authentic. Expertise features only objectively quantified and qualified professionals hand-picked by our selection process. Our proprietary research and selection process...
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Fire can spell doom for many, gutting homes and reducing property to ash. Sadly, fires are a common occurrence and a costly cause of loss all across the United States. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2014 fires caused an estimated $11.6 billion in direct property loss. That is a huge number and that number is likely to continue to grow. While not every fire...
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The Most Destructive California Wildfires Last year’s Camp Fire is the most destructive of the recent California wildfires on record. Many of the most destructive wildfires occur in October when strong winds fan flames. As the climate continues to change and dryer conditions make it easier for wildfires to start and spread, we will only continue to see such massively destructive wildfires. More and more people will...
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It is the unfortunate reality that pedestrian accidents account for nearly 5,000 deaths each year. More pedestrians are injured when hit by a car or a truck, with about 76,000 pedestrians suffering injuries in 2012. In this article, we will examine what a pedestrian accident is and what the impact is on drivers and pedestrians. Besides pedestrian accidents that involve a vehicle, there are thousands of accidents...
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Car accidents are estimated to cause the death of close to 40,000 people each year in the United States. An additional 2.4 million people are either injured or left disabled by the car accident. This article will explore the most common causes of car accidents so that hopefully you can avoid a crash and stay safe. Distracted Driving Leads to Car Accidents Distracted driving, which means any activity...
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Any kind of accident is extremely stressful, but when the accident occurs while you are operating a rideshare vehicle, finding the right Uber accident lawyer can be even more difficult. Drivers of rideshare apps such as Uber or Lyft have more to worry about than most motorists. Because they are on the road more than the typical driver, and driving potentially in during late hours, it is...
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Any motorcycle enthusiast knows the challenges and the dangers that every motorcyclist faces when on the road. We at The Shirvanian Law Firm know just how serious motorcycle accidents can be. This is largely due to the lack of protection that means, unlike car drivers which are surrounded by a protective metal shell, motorcyclists are at a higher risk to suffer severe or fatal injuries when they...
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Some of the most destructive accidents are truck accidents involving a commercial truck. Close to five hundred thousand accidents on the road are caused directly or indirectly by large commercial trucks. From these five hundred thousand accidents, approximately five thousand lead to deaths. Road authorities have implemented a number of measures to help prevent and reduce the number of collisions and truck accident fatalities. However, the...
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It can often be highly confusing trying to understand exactly how insurance companies determine fault in a car accident. Even in a simple rear-end type accident, insurance carriers often times delay, deny, and defend, thus necessitating an experienced personal injury attorney to handle your case. There are often convoluted rules and bylaws to go through and more often than not it is more difficult to understand...
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There is often confusion about when someone can sue for a premises liability case such as a slip & fall or trip & fall accident. What kind of proof is needed or what facts can actually be used in court can be very confusing for the average layperson. However, it’s not all bad news. Landowners cannot use a defense of ignorance to be free from responsibility of...
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When a tragedy strikes and this results in a wrongful death, damages are often awarded based on certain legal criteria. The money that would reasonably compensate the plaintiff for the loss of their loved one is called ‘damages’. This article will go into the details of just what those damages are and what you can expect to be awarded. What damages can be claimed? California law does not...
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