Professional legal representation could be dire or unnecessary, depending on the type of bike accident and circumstances. Here is how to determine when you absolutely need to hire a San Jose bicycle accident attorney.   When You Need to Hire a San Jose Bicycle Accident Attorney Ultimately, the sooner an attorney is hired, the stronger...

Multiple high-traffic roads in San Jose, including King Road, a six-mile stretch near Berryessa Road and East Capitol Expressway, have been identified as posing a significant safety risk. In response, the city has allocated nearly $12 million for safety improvements on these critical roadways. However, accidents are still occurring, and motorcycle accidents are at the...

Some pedestrian accident cases may involve one party claiming damages from the other party (sometimes a car driver) who caused the collision. However, this is not always the norm. When the other party is refusing to accept fault or if the insurance company is denying the pedestrian accident claim, hiring legal help will be necessary....

 You’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, likely facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and insurmountable stress. While the at-fault party’s insurance company should compensate for the accumulated damages, that does not always happen. Now, you need a strong legal advocate to discuss options and assist with filing a...

Unlike regular car crashes, Lyft accidents involve the company itself, making the legal proceedings much more complex.  This means that the victim may need to file with Lyft’s insurance instead of the driver’s, or possibly the insurance companies of both parties.  Ultimately, rideshare accidents are different from standard car accidents, so injured victims must understand...

5 Reasons to Hire a San Jose Workers’ Compensation Attorney Workplace accidents are unique from other types of personal injury accidents because they are considered “no-fault” accidents. This means that regardless of who may have caused the accident, the employer is responsible for the damages their employees incur, such as medical bills and lost wages....

Chances of Winning Wrongful Death Suit After losing a loved one due to the negligence of another individual, surviving family members are granted the legal right to hold that party accountable. This comes in the form of a wrongful death lawsuit.  However, many families are reluctant to pursue damages. Reasons may vary, but common concerns...

When it comes to workers’ compensation benefits, an employer’s insurance company is generally responsible for the cost of medical treatment and financial losses of an injured worker. Additionally, because workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, injured workers do not need to prove another party’s negligence in order to receive workers’ compensation benefits. While the process...

How a San Jose Bicycle Accident Lawyer Helps Road conditions and reckless driving have been a problem in the city for some time. In fact, complaints of unrepaired potholes grew to be so problematic that the city launched a smartphone app to help residents file complaints and increase the pace of repairs.  Still, Drexel Way,...

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys After a San Jose motorcycle accident, it is essential to ensure that you are backed by a quality team of medical professionals and legal staff. Working with a motorcycle accident law firm improves the chances for injured motorcycle riders to recover maximized settlements following accidents caused by other negligent parties.  According to...