Personal Injury - Page 2

You should never talk to the other driver's insurance company without the help of an experienced car accident lawyer. Even though their insurance company may contact you countless times, do not answer until you have legal representation. If you've been in a car accident and the other driver's insurance company is trying to contact you, our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Simmrin Law Group know what we need to...

Aside from video footage of the accident, photos are the most valuable type of evidence you can have in any accident case. That's why it's important to take good-quality photos from several different perspectives. Our Los Angeles car accident lawyers at Simmrin Law Group are ready to help you understand what makes a good post-accident evidence photo and help you use your photos to build a strong case. Read on...

The value of your truck accident claim in California is determined by the circumstances of the crash and the specifics of your case. Factors like the severity of your injuries and the amount of property damage will influence your truck crash settlement amount. At Simmrin Law Group, we understand the financial impact a traffic accident can have on victims and their families. Our Burbank truck accident lawyers will help you...

Anyone who walks away from a personal injury accident will want to know what the possible value of a related lawsuit may come out to. Unfortunately, there’s no average personal injury settlement amount that attorneys can refer to when initially investigating your case.  Instead, our California personal injury lawyers make a point to individually calculate the value of each of our clients’ cases. We do so because no two personal...

A motorcycle accident can be a devastating incident. Without the protection of a vehicle around you, the impact of a car or truck can cause significant injury, even if the accident does not seem intense at first. You may know what to do after a motorcycle accident right away – such as going to the emergency room for care and filing a police report about what occurred. Then what? How...

The amount of money awarded in motorcycle accident cases varies based on the severity of the crash, property damage, and other factors. Riders may be awarded tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation, depending on the conditions surrounding their respective cases. With help from a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer, you can put yourself in the best position to secure a large payout.  Simmrin Law Group has extensive...

This FAQ page provides information on who is responsible for paying for a 5150 hold in California, the rights of individuals placed on a 5150 hold, and potential financial resources available to help cover the cost. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate assistance from a mental health professional or emergency services. Who Pays for a 5150 Hold in California? The individual placed on the...

When a person is arrested and is thought to pose an immediate threat to themselves or others, it can result in what is commonly known as a "5150 hold" or a 72-hour hold.  This refers to a period of involuntary hospitalization in a mental health facility. At Simmrin Law Group, our 5150 Holds lawyers in Los Angeles regularly represent people who have been involved in these sensitive situations. Aside from...

When you hire a lawyer to represent you in a case, most of what you tell them is confidential. In other words, they cannot tell anyone else about what you have discussed with them in private without first gaining your permission. This gives those being represented by lawyers the motive to be upfront and honest about everything they know about the case, even if it is embarrassing or if it...

You may have heard the term “structured settlement” in commercials or seen it on billboards, but despite being a part of catchy ad taglines, structured settlements have real-world consequences for injured people. In fact, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), more than $100 billion has been paid to fund active structured settlements.  When you “win” a personal injury claim, meaning when the other party agrees to pay for your...