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The first thing you should do is gather as much information as possible. This includes: Taking a photo of the accident Taking a photo of the environment Asking witnesses for their statements and contact information Taking pictures of your vehicle Seeking medical attention Assuming that you already remember the other party’s license plate and car model, you may want to write it down in your phone as quickly as you can in order not to forget it. Once you have done that, all that is left is to write down the time of the accident and the location where it happened. Your attorney will use all the information provided to build you a strong case, recreate the accident and investigate in order to determine fault. The police will use the license plate and car model you provided to track down and find the party responsible for causing the accident . In case you don’t have an attorney, we advise you to contact our Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers as quickly as you can. Call ...

Have you been involved in a car accident? If so, you may be confused as to what to do next. In the majority of cases, people are unaware of their legal option. They believe that hiring an attorney is too expensive, and for that reason, they choose to represent themselves. According to statistics, individuals without any legal knowledge have between 30 and 35 percent chance of success when filing for settlement after an auto accident. Taking that into consideration, you are going to need all the help you can get. Here are some tips that will help you maximize your auto accident claim . Hire An Attorney No matter what you heard or what you think about legal help, in order to receive the maximum possible settlement, you should consider hiring an attorney. Did you know that with an attorney by your side, your chances of winning the case are between 70 and 80 percent? Another reason why you should hire an attorney is to find out what your legal options are. Perhaps ...

There are around 300 to 400  car accidents  every day in California. Majority of these accidents involve drunken driving, distracted driving or driving under the influence of drugs . If you have been in one such accident, you may be entitled to compensation. But, what do you have to do to receive the compensation for your injuries, and what exactly will you be compensated for? Learn The Basics When a car accident happens, at least one side is responsible for causing it. In some cases, both (or all parties involved) parties may be partially responsible. When these situations occur, the best solution is to seek help from a skilled and experienced  Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers . Simply give them a call, and schedule your initial free consultation. Our attorneys will gladly help you understand the situation you are in, as well as help you investigate the case and tell you who is responsible for causing the accident. In case you are a victim and your driver was in...

Every day, Californians purchase millions of products. The vast majority of these products are fine and high-quality, but there is a small portion of those that can cause terrible injuries, devastating damage and even lead to fatalities. It’s true that when you purchase something, you expect it to be perfect and without any flaws. You certainly don’t expect it to harm your health (unless, of course, you’re buying cigarettes). Generally, you never know when a defective product ends up in your shopping cart. If you’re lucky enough, you may prevent injuries if you detect the defect or flaw before using the product. But more often than not, when people purchase defective products, it’s too late to prevent injuries, as they discover that the product is defective only after sustaining trauma. Today, Los Angeles product liability attorney is going to explain the most confusing things about California product liability laws. Because, clearly, the last thing you would want is to ha...

If you’ve tripped over a crack on the sidewalk and sustained an injury, you might be tempted to put it down to your own clumsiness, but you don’t need to suffer alone due to someone else’s negligence. If the council in charge of maintaining the sidewalks hasn’t fulfilled their duties to keep you, and other residents, safe, you may be entitled to claim compensation under premises liability law. Although Compass Law Group, PC focus on Los Angeles premises liability law, this story from St Louis illustrates the process nicely. Woman Files for $25,000 After Sidewalk Fall On November 10, 2017, Anna Chresanthakes allegedly tripped and fell in front of a building owned by Tomcat Construction LLC on Shaw Ave, St Louis. Sustaining injuries to her knee, spine and lower back, Ms. Chresanthakes claim that Tomcat Construction LLC and the City of St Louis failed to warn her about the hazardous condition of the pavement. According to the lawsuit, the defendants failed to maintain the sidewal...

Defective products, strict liability, negligence, product recalls, reasonable foreseeability… There are lots of confusing legal terms that are floating around when it comes to product liability. Here at Compass Law Group, PC our Los Angeles County product liability attorneys understand that you, as a consumer, have recently been injured as a result of a manufacturer placing a defective product into your hands. First of all, don’t panic. You can collect compensatory or even punitive damages after filing a product liability claim. Second of all, don’t waste your time trying to figure out how California product liability laws may apply to your particular case. Wasting your time reduces your chances of obtaining monetary compensation for your injuries and damages. Instead, seek legal advice of a product liability attorney in Los Angeles County to start building a strong case as soon as possible. But hey, since you’re already here, you may want to read about the basi...