The injured party in an auto accident must deal with damages to or the total loss of their vehicle. You might be wondering if car accident settlements can exceed policy limits. In more severe accidents, injured parties can have physical injuries to contend with and related medical costs, and lost wages. They also face the burden […]
We want to tell you more about California motorcycle laws and what you can do if you are involved in a motorcycle collision. If you are considering purchasing a new motorcycle, it is extremely important to understand your responsibilities under California law. Motorcyclists in the state must adhere to specific motorcycle license requirements, as well […]
While drivers in the state of California are required to carry car insurance, and are liable for damages that they cause to others in a motor vehicle accident, it doesn’t always work like this. To be sure, there are numerous uninsured drivers on the road today. When an uninsured driver causes an accident, the victim […]
The California economy reaps enormous benefits from maritime work, such as shipping, fishing, and cruising. The American Maritime Partnership’s statistics on economic benefits include: California ranks #4 in the U.S. in Jones Act jobs, The maritime industry contributes $12.2 billion annually to California’s economy, The maritime industry provides California with more than 50,000 jobs, and California is a […]
A car accident can wreck more than just your vehicle–it can affect your ability to work. Missing work due to a car accident can potentially destroy your finances. Unfortunately, California drivers experienced accidents that seriously injured over 16,000 people in 2019. This means thousands of people temporarily or permanently lose the ability to work. However, […]
Whether you witness or are a victim of a “road rage” incident, reckless driving is both terrifying and deadly. Most people are unsure of how to report road rage or reckless driving when they see it, especially if no accident occurs. In fact, one of the questions people frequently ask lawyers and police is, How […]
Medical bills may be piling up and your debt may look intimidating to you. At this point, it may look attractive to have money to put a bandaid on your increasing bills. So much so that you likely wonder, How long does it take to get a car accident settlement? Well, it depends. The amount […]
With the rise of self-driving cars comes the rise of self-driving car accidents. In fact, there have been over 400 self-driving car accidents reported to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in 2022 alone. And the problem is just going to get bigger. The consequences of being hit by an autonomous vehicle can be […]
The injury lawyers at Starpoint Law are the fastest claim settlement lawyers when it comes to helping our clients recover compensation for their serious injuries. If you have been seriously injured in a car or truck accident or you were hit by a vehicle when you were a pedestrian, we can help. We will make […]
One of the most trusted bonds in our society is between a client and their lawyer. The attorney-client privilege ranks in importance with the doctor-patient relationship and the confidentiality between a therapist and a client. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions, we all have had to develop different ways to meet and talk […]