Blog Posts in April, 2011
Posted on Apr 29, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Car Accident Lawyer Choosing the right personal injury lawyer is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself after a car accident. There is no ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Car Accidents- Why Do I Pay Back Kaiser For My Car Accident? This is a frequently asked question. The short answer: Because you agreed to do so when you signed up for Kaiser. The long answer is below, ...
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Posted on Apr 28, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Medical Treatment Without Health Insurance Following a Car Accident If you are in a car accident and have no health insurance, how do you get the medical treatment you need? If you are badly injured ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2011 By Pete Clancy
I spoke with a lady today, and the conversation reminded me that most people have never had a personal injury claim and may not know some things that personal injury attorneys consider to be very ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2011 By Pete Clancy
It may seem odd, but if you have Kaiser, you are probably going to end up giving them a portion of the settlement proceeds you receive from your personal injury claim. This is because Kaiser has a ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2011 By Pete Clancy
California's Dog Bite Statute - Strict Liability Normally, a defendant is not presumed to be liable; it is up to the plaintiff to show that the defendant did something he or she should not have ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2011 By Pete Clancy
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was in a rear-end accident last week, and was ticketed. According to a story in the LA Times, he was following too closely and was unable to avoid hitting the car ...
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Posted on Apr 12, 2011 By Pete Clancy
53-year-old Oakland resident Walter Barret was struck and killed early Sunday morning while walking across Highway 280. California Highway Patrol officers report that the driver of the car that struck ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2011 By Pete Clancy
I have written in the past about the importance of uninsured motorist coverage. It protects you from the myriad drivers out there who choose to drive without insurance. It is also pretty cheap. I got ...
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