Car accidents are estimated to cause the...
Any kind of accident is extremely stress...
Any motorcycle enthusiast knows the chal...
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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One of the more nebulous aspects of a case is in assessing the damages, especially when it comes to pain and suffering damages. This part of the case may seem very opaque and confusing, but hopefully with this article there will be some clearing up of the confusion surrounding just exactly how pain and suffering damages are awarded in California. What are exactly pain and suffering damages? Pain...
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Hit-and-run collisions are more common than you think. These can be especially deadly when it involved a pedestrian and a vehicle, as these are more likely to result in the death of the pedestrian. Recently, a pedestrian riding a rideshare scooter was hit and killed in Hollywood. The driver left the scene after hitting the pedestrian. Unfortunately the victim succumbed to his injuries. The driver was arrested...
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In April of 2019, a collision between a car that was street racing and a car making a left turn resulted in the deaths of two of the drivers. Tragic cases like these are horrifying when they happen, and if your loved one was a victim of a fatal crash, you deserve to get the best help that you can. At The Shirvanian Law Firm in...
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In the time after suffering a injury, it can be confusing as to what to do, especially if you feel the other party acted negligently or carelessly. You should seek the assistance of a personal injury attorney. The Shirvanian Law Firm in Glendale, CA is here to help you navigate the often confusing in’s-and-out’s of personal injury law. Call us at 818-835-5396 today for a free...
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Slips and falls are the most common accidents, occurring on a daily basis. The causes are many, from floors that are slick, uneven, broken stairs, or unstable footing, these kinds of accidents can lead to very serious consequences. Whether your accident is serious or you don’t know if you will recover quickly from injury here are seven things you can do if you have had a...
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No car accident is a simple affair, but some cases are even more complicated than others. Most cases of Uber passenger accidents are more complicated than similar types of other accidents, but why should that be? If you’ve been involved in one, or any a different type of auto accident, call The Shirvanian Law Firm at (818) 835-5396 to talk to a personal injury lawyer. Ride sharing is...
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One the most common questions that we get at the Shirvanian Law Firm is what factors come into play when determining the value of a personal injury case. People want to know if pursuing damages is going to be worth the time and expense. While this question does not have a simple answer, there are a few factors that often come into play when determining the...
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It’s a beautiful spring day and you’re riding your bike along the side of the road, well into the bike lane. Suddenly you see a blur in your peripheral vision sweep past and you find yourself soaring through the air. With a thud, you hit the ground and the world begins to spin around you as adrenaline pulses through your veins. Just about every bicyclist has had...
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A number of new apps, including Turo, Maven, or Getaround, make borrowing someone else’s car as easy as a quick tap. Car-sharing comes with a whole host of benefits: all the convenience of getting to your destination quickly and without the hassle of public transportation, and with none of the paying for gas, insurance, maintenance, or parking! With a car-sharing app, you get access to a car...
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After an accident, you may be thankful for having good insurance coverage, especially if you were injured in the process. While insurance companies have a legal obligation to fairly assess and award damaged for any given claim, they will sometimes use any tactic that they can to avoid paying you for whatever damages you are owed. Today we will explore some of the ways that California Insurance...
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Although every state requires drivers have a minimum amount of insurance before getting behind the wheel, the reality is often far from the ideal. For victims, the prospect of the at-fault driver being uninsured can be a source of terrible anxiety and pain. While many states have instituted measures designed to encourage motorists to drive with insurance, these laws don’t always work. Some states have “no pay,...
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An auto accident is always a traumatic event and can be exponentially more painful if death is a result. When such sad cases occur, it is important to consult a personal injury lawyer who can guide you through the process of getting your claim met. Let the attorney handle the details of the case, so you can focus on grieving and the rest of the affairs...
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After an auto accident leaves you with an injury it is often confusing as to what the next steps are in order for you to get the money that you deserve from the other party’s insurance. The ins and outs of personal injury law can be extremely confusing and cause more of a headache, especially when trying to recover from an injury. An auto accident attorney,...
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