Category: Car Accidents

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation in San Francisco and Marin County. Instead of waiting for a taxi, riders can request front-door service and pay a reasonable fee. Ridesharing services have also allowed thousands of people to make extra money with their cars. However, the rise of Uber and other ridesharing companies has complicated a passenger’s rights in the event of a crash. Usually, when a passenger

Even though California has strict laws against fleeing the scene of an accident (Cal. Veh. Code 20002, there is still a very high number of hit and run crashes in the state. In fact, in 2015 there were over 500 hit and run accidents that resulted in injury or death in San Francisco alone. While some victims believe there is no remedy for being injured in a hit and run accident since

It is easy to get frazzled and panicked after you’ve been involved in a car accident, but it’s important to remain calm and remember to take several very crucial steps in order to protect yourself, both physically and financially. Not only do you want to make sure you’re safe and healthy after an accident, but you also want to make sure you do not engage in any conduct that may

Even though insurance companies are supposed to be on your side, they will often try any trick they can to deny you your rights or minimize your compensation after you are involved in an accident. By learning how to identify the most common tricks insurance companies use after an accident, you may be able to avoid falling victim to them. Speak with an experienced personal injury attorney at The Wakeford Law

San Francisco is densely populated and as a result is a difficult city for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians and its roads are extremely congested. San Francisco has seen its population boom in the last ten years. On top of that, the city sees an uncommon amount of foot traffic since it is the most touristed city in North America. San Francisco is also a progressive city where many residents prefer

Rule #1: Don’t Delay in Seeking Medical Treatment It may seem obvious, but it’s best to go to a doctor right away to get checked out, even if you don’t feel that you’ve been injured. The insurance companies will look at the time from the accident to when you sought treatment. Rule #2: Your Doctor Is Not Your Lawyer Many doctors — like orthopedists, physical therapists and neurologist who see a