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Eliot Reiner APLC
Oftentimes, car accidents occur due to human error, such as distracted driving, speeding, or drinking and driving. That said, there are a multitude of other factors that can contribute to a motor vehicle accident, such as defective tires. In this case, you would not hold the other driver involved liable for your injuries or damages. Instead, you could potentially hold the tire manufacturer liable. ...
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Eliot Reiner APLC
Every state has its own laws regarding how wrongful death claims are to be handled. In California, a wrongful death claim can be filed when a person dies due to the wrongful act or negligence of another person or entity. If you lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, you would be able to bring a wrongful death claim to court, depending on your relationship to the decedent. It is also ...
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Eliot Reiner
Whether you visit a private or public property, it is important to feel safe and secure. However, sometimes establishments fail to provide adequate security measures to protect their patrons. If you have been injured by a violent attack, the property owner may be held liable in a negligent security lawsuit. Often referred to as inadequate security, negligent security is an issue of premises ...
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Eliot Reiner
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, whether it’s your first time or your fourth. It can be difficult to think clearly and rationally at the moment, or even in the following days and weeks. Instead of relying on your memory, witness accounts, and a police report to back up your story, photographs provide empirical evidence of what took place. After checking yourself for ...
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Eliot Reiner
Although distracted driving has become a common cause of car accidents in the United States, Americans generally cannot stop texting while driving . Unfortunately, taking your eyes off the road—for even a few seconds—can be dangerous. However, several app developers have created ways to help turn your phone into a tool for fighting against distracted driving, instead of causing it. With plenty of ...
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Eliot Reiner
Each year, we Americans celebrate the independence of our great nation on the Fourth of July with great food, pool parties, fireworks, parades, and a whole bunch of red, white, and blue. Unfortunately, this fun summer holiday is associated with many dangers. Due to the increased risk of injury, our Sacramento personal injury lawyer wants to make sure you are aware of some of the common hazards and ...
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Eliot Reiner
Although summertime means enjoying the outdoors and embarking on road trips, the season is also associated with a spike in car accidents . According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), August and September are considered the peak months for auto collisions. The following are the main reasons why car accidents occur more often during the summer months: The summer heat can ...
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Eliot Reiner
When it comes to collisions involving cars and pedestrians , we initially assume that the driver of the motor vehicle is often at fault. One of the most common phrases we here regarding car-pedestrian accidents is “the pedestrian always has the right-of-way.” However, the old adage isn’t always correct from a legal standpoint. Sometimes, pedestrians can actually be wholly or partially to blame. An ...
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Eliot Reiner
Sacramento and the rest of Northern California benefit from ideal weather nearly all year-round. Furthermore, there are plenty of nearby waterways—such as bays, lakes, rivers, and even the Pacific Ocean—throughout the region where recreational boats are allowed. Unfortunately, many boating accidents happen every year. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, California reported a total of 1,981 boating ...
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Eliot Reiner
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident , you understand how emotionally overwhelming the situation can be. When you are in panic mode and your adrenaline is pumping through your veins, it can be difficult to think rationally and do everything necessary to properly handle the accident, such as securing evidence for your claim. When you make a mistake in the aftermath of the accident, it can ...
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Eliot Reiner
Premises liability refers to a property owner’s potential legal responsibility for injuries suffered due to unsafe conditions on his/her property. Owners are required to ensure that their property, whether it’s a building or open space, is a secure environment for visitors. In order for the injured person (the plaintiff) to recover compensation from a premises liability claim, he/she will have to ...
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Eliot Reiner
Whether you have been injured in a car accident or on someone else’s property, chances are you’ll file a personal injury claim. Your claim will include the cost of medical treatment as a result of the accident and lost wages if you were forced to miss work to recover from injury; however, you may also be entitled to pain and suffering as well. Pain and suffering represents the emotional distress, ...
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Eliot Reiner, APLC
Car accidents , as common as they may be, are incredibly dangerous depending on the circumstances. One of the most common injuries incurred in a car accident is a concussion, which is a mild brain injury. This type of injury generally occurs after a blow to the head, and it results in serious aftereffects such as possible internal bleeding, bruising, or tearing of the nerve fibers. Concussions are ...
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Eliot Reiner, APLC
While it may feel like second nature to share the details of your injury on social media, it is absolutely advised against to do so. This is so for a number of important reasons, the primary one being the lack of privacy of anything you post online. Even if you feel you trust your friends implicitly, you cannot be sure what you post will not be found by the opposition and thus used against you. No ...
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Eliot Reiner
All serious car accidents are emotionally overwhelming. However, learning that you were struck by an uninsured motorist or underinsured driver can make a stressful situation even worse. While it may seem natural to think about who’s going to pay for car repairs and how you’re going to pay your medical bills, there are certain steps you need to take to ensure you will obtain the most favorable ...
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