This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation directly. If you’re a passenger in a car and a driver with no or too little insurance causes a crash in…
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Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims After a Hit-and-Run in the San Fernando Valley
# Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims After a Hit-and-Run in the San Fernando Valley *This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation directly.* — Hit-and-run crashes are far too…
Injured by an Uninsured Driver in Southern California? Understanding Your Options
# Injured by an Uninsured Driver in Southern California? Understanding Your Options *This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation directly.* — Being hit by a driver who has…
Earthquakes Shake Southern California
Recently Southern California has been hit by a series of back to back earthquakes and several aftershocks. According to the Los Angeles Times, the first quake with a magnitude of 6.4, occurred on July 4th—the second quake occurred the next day, and this time it was a 7.1 magnitude quake.…
What are the Rights of a Passenger Injured in a Southern California Car Accident?
When you are involved in a car accident, it can be life changing, especially if you suffer injuries as a result. It can be particularly difficult if you are a passenger in the vehicle, as you had no control over avoiding the accident. As a result of the accident, you…
What Reports Should I Make After an Orange County Car Accident?
If you’ve been in an Orange County car accident, you’re aware of the shock and fright brought on by such an event. Car accidents can shake you up physically and mentally. Immediately after an accident, you’re likely thinking of how badly you’ve been injured, whether the people in the car with…
Earthquake Hits off the Coast of Chile – No current threat to California
According to CNN, a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck today off of the coast of Chile. It is not presently known if there are any earthquake related injuries or fatalities. There is, however, a threat of a tsunami striking the Chilean coast. As of now, reports from the Los Angeles Times…
Uber Adds Important New Liability Coverage for Drivers
Uber, a leader in the ride-sharing business, where users order a driver to their location through use of a smartphone application, has increased the insurance coverage that it provides for Uber drivers. Prior to this move, according to the Los Angeles Times, the California Department of Insurance claimed that there…
Lyft Offers Additional Coverage in Case of a California Car Accident – Is it Enough?
Lyft, a popular ride-sharing application, has announced that it is increasing the auto insurance coverage for its drivers. Currently, the law in California only requires ride-sharing companies, like Lyft, Uber and Sidecar, to carry one-million dollars in car accident liability insurance. This is the insurance coverage that covers people who…
Two Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Gas Explosion
A Los Angeles gas explosion at a Sports Chalet in La Cañada Filtridge resulted in serious burn injuries to two store employees. According to the Los Angeles Times, the employees were going to shut off a gas valve, after a person reported smelling gas, when the explosion occurred. The two…