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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth in California?

It’s one of the most common questions a California personal injury lawyer hears: “How much is my case worth?” Wondering about the value of a potential legal claim is natural, especially if your injury is due to someone else’s negligence. California law allows you to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses. But calculating […]

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California DMV Looks into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Marketing Claims

The automaker Tesla has come under regulatory scrutiny in California over its marketing claims about its vehicles’ “Full Self-Driving” capabilities. This follows multiple accidents in California and across the United States involving Teslas in which the driver had activated the driver assistance system called “Autopilot.” Contact Demas Law Group for a free case evaluation if […]

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Are U-Turns Legal in California?

If you were injured in a motor vehicle crash in California after another driver made a U-turn, the legality of the maneuver could play a crucial role in your ability to recover compensation. In California, U-turns are permitted under certain circumstances. If the driver made an illegal U-turn, however, they might be liable for the […]

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Percentage of Car Accidents Caused by Speeding

According to research from AAA, 45 percent of drivers report going 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street in the last 30 days. Another 11 percent report doing this on a regular basis. With so many drivers ignoring speed limits, it’s no wonder that speeding is a major cause of car accidents. […]

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Is Lane Splitting Legal in California?

Motorcycle riders can split lanes under California law. Whether lane splitting is legal depends on the state where you are driving. Currently, there is no federal law that covers lane splitting in the United States. Our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys can help determine either your rights to damages if you are in an accident due […]

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Things to Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Sacramento

If you’ve been injured in an accident or lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may be contemplating hiring a personal injury attorney. Chances are it may be the first time you’ve ever had to hire a lawyer. So you get on the internet and search for personal injury attorneys. You’re immediately […]

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California Total Loss Law

Among the many ways that a car accident in California can severely impact your finances is the damage to your vehicle in the accident. In many cases, the amount of money you can get from your insurance company to repair your vehicle may not be enough to fully cover the cost of repairs.  When this happens, you might […]

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$1.25M Pre-Litigation Settlement in Auto v. Pedestrian Collision

DLG represented Jeff C. who was struck by a car in San Carlos, California. Despite an adverse finding of fault against the client in the police report, the case settled for $1,250,000 before a lawsuit was filed. Jeff C. needed help. The 43-year-old single dad and fitness enthusiast lay in a bed at the Stanford […]

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How Is Fault Determined in California?

If you’re involved in a car accident, you want to get compensation for your injuries and other losses as quickly as possible. But whether you’ll recover any compensation at all turns on a seemingly simple question: Who’s to blame for the accident? The question of fault is a crucial one in any car accident insurance […]

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California Comparative Negligence Law

If you have been injured in a California motor vehicle collision, slip and fall accident, or any other incident caused by someone else’s negligence, you want to know who’s at fault. You need to know the laws and legal principles that could affect your ability to recover compensation. When people are injured, and it is […]

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