Car Accidents | Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie Blog
National Autonomous Vehicle Day
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This Friday, May 31st marks National Autonomous Vehicle Day – a celebration of the incredible advancements in science and technology reshaping our roads. While we marvel at the future unfolding before us, it’s crucial to acknowledge the new and uncharted risks these innovations can pose.
How Photographs Can Strengthen Your Case
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If you’re in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, photographs can significantly strengthen your case through:
Hit-and-Run Capital of the Nation
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Los Angeles is the hit-and-run capital of the nation, and Orange County also sees thousands of these accidents every year.
Liability in a School Bus Accident
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There are many laws surrounding school buses that affect the behavior of other cars on the road. Unfortunately, accidents with school buses still happen.
Time Limits to File a Lawsuit Over an Accident
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Did you know there are time limits to file a lawsuit over any car, truck, or motorcycle accident – especially if a government vehicle is involved? Generally, in California, you have two years from the time of the accident to file a claim, but in some cases the deadline could be as soon as 180 days. Don’t miss these critical time limits and risk waiving all your rights to collect damages! Your best bet is to contact our legal experts for a free consultation as soon as possible at www.allenflatt.com/contact.html or call (949) 752-7474.
Five Things To Do If You’re In a Car Accident
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Do you know what to do if you’re in a collision? You may be too shocked or shaken up to think and react clearly following an auto accident.
Helping Clients Recover from Auto Accidents since 1974
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At Allen Flatt Ballidis & Leslie, our Orange County car accident attorneys have been helping clients recover from auto accidents since 1974.
In addition to legal expertise, we offer you the depth of experience that comes from over 40 years of investigating wrecks, arranging treatment with doctors and medical specialists in the area, and negotiating settlements with insurance companies.
We know the local insurance companies, and they know us, too. If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, we urge you to contact us immediately: www.allenflatt.com/contact.html.
Why Semi-truck Accidents are More Complicated
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Crashes involving semi-trucks, also called 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and big rigs, are more complicated than run-of-the-mill car accident cases:
Rideshare Injuries
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Do you know what happens if you’re in an accident while using a rideshare service? Rideshare injury cases are more complicated than typical car accident claims. Our team successfully settled a rideshare claim in which the rideshare driver caused an accident that led to significant injury. The confidential settlement was one of the largest our office has secured, and it could impact how future rideshare claims are handled.
Learn more about rideshare accidents at www.allenflatt.com/auto-accidents/rideshare-accident.html.
Do you drive a leased vehicle?
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What happens to your loan if your leased vehicle is involved in an accident and is a total loss? Previously, as the leasor of the vehicle, you would be entitled to keep any equity the vehicle may have when the total loss loan is paid to the lien holder. However, finance companies are now writing into their contracts that they get to keep any equity in the vehicle, leaving you without a car or a down payment to put into a new car. What do you think? Are these new practices fair?
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