Answers to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Car Accident Questions
You will find a variety of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) our San Diego personal injury lawyers are asked by people seriously injured due to the carelessness of others. These questions may be similar to your questions and concerns. If you do not find your question here, or in our free reports in our library, you should contact our office for answers to your specific case. Consultations with our office are always free.
Auto Accidents
- I was involved in a car accident in San Diego more than 2 years ago. Can I still make a claim or file a lawsuit?
- How long will it take to settle my car accident case?
- I was pulling out of my driveway when I was hit by a vehicle driving along the street. Who is at fault?
- I was hit head on by a drunk driver. He died and I have found out that his insurance coverage is very low. Can I go after the defendant's assets to pay for my damages?
- I was in a car accident and the person who hit me doesn't have insurance but the car was owned by her friend's mom and she has insurance. Can I still pursue my personal injury claim?
- I was involved in a car accident when the other driver ran a red light. He is not from this country and does not have a California driver's license. The car was rented by the company he was working for here in San Diego. Can I still get my medical bills paid for and should I file a claim against the at-fault driver?
- I am being sued for a San Diego, CA auto accident. Are my personal assets at risk where I own 2 properties other than my house? My insurance policy limit is $100,000 and my personal injury defense attorney says the Plaintiff's damages may be more than that.
- I was involved in a San Diego car accident with a taxi where my vehicle was t-boned in a side impact. I have already settled with the insurance company for the taxi company. Can I sue the taxi company for the negligence of the taxi driver?
- I was in a San Diego, CA auto accident and suffered an injury. Do I need a lawyer?
- My adult son lives with me in our San Diego County home and drives my car. Am I responsible to pay for damages and injuries if he has an auto accident? Should we put the car in his name?
- My car was struck from behind my an uninsured motorist and I was injured in the San Diego, CA auto accident. I do not have uninsured motorist insurance. What can I do to collect compensation for my damages and injuries.
- My car is a total loss and I owe more money on it than the value of the vehicle. Can I stay in my rental car until I am done treating for my injuries?
- I was just involved in an accident and the insurance company offered me $1,000 with the promise that they would also pay all my health care for the next three months. Should I accept their offer?
- Should I make an auto accident claim with my insurance company even though the accident was the other driver's fault?
- If I am partially at fault for causing an auto accident, do I have a claim to be compensated for my injuries?
- If I knowingly get into a car driven by a drunk driver, can I still receive compensation under California law for my personal injuries when he causes an auto accident?
- What is the penalty for leaving the scene of the accident and not reporting it to the police?
- My child fell on accident and dented the fender of another student's car. As the parent, am I responsible for paying for the damage?
- My son just got his license and is driving one of our family cars. But I haven't listed him on our policy. Will he be covered if he's involved in an accident?
- I was just involved in an accident and am hurt. I want to see a doctor but I'm worried about who will pay for my medical care. Does the insurance company pay the bill? If they do, when does it get paid?
- What is my San Diego accident case worth?
- What should I do after my San Diego accident?
- Are there any mistakes I could make that would destroy my San Diego injury accident claim?
- Do I need a San Diego lawyer to represent me after my injury accident?
- What about my car? Who should pay to get my car fixed after my San Diego car accident?
Slip and Fall Accidents
- What can threaten my California slip and fall claim?
- When is it time to call a San Diego personal injury attorney to handle my injury case stemming from my falling on a wet floor?
- I was involved in a slip and fall at a Home Depot almost 2 years ago. I broke my ankle. Can I still bring a personal injury claim or file a lawsuit?
- What should I do about a slip and fall accident on someone else's property? I slipped and feel on some water in a grocery store and injured my knee and lower back.
Premises Liability Claims
- I had a slip and fall workplace accident in an industrial setting. Can I sue my employer for my injury and collect damages for pain and suffering?
- Do I have a personal injury claim if I slip and fall at a private residence?
- Can we file a claim against a supermarket for injuries sustained from a slip and fall accident?
- How long do I have to sue for a slip and fall injury if the injury did not show up right away?
- My San Diego landlord allowed a broken sprinkler to leak water at the entrance of my apartment. I slipped and fell on algae that had grown in the water and broke my wrist. Is my landlord responsible for my injuries?
Dog Bites
Social Security Disability Benefits
- What is a trial work period and how does it impact my ability to get Social Security in San Diego, CA?
- As a disabled San Diego resident, how do I go about filing for Social Security benefits?
General Personal Injury Accident Questions
- How Do I Decide Whether or Not I Need a Lawyer for my Personal Injury Case?
- How Are My Medical Bills Going to Be Paid After I Was Injured in an Accident?
- How Do I Get My Lost Wages Paid After an Accident? What Kinds of Lost Wages am I Entitled to Have Compensated?
- Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company? The Adjustor for the Other Driver’s Insurance Company Wants to Record My Version of the Accident.
- Is There a Time Limit for How Long I Can Receive Medical Treatment or How Long I Can Wait to First See a Doctor?
- My doctors are telling me I may need medical care for the rest of my life, but I don't have health insurance and the insurance company has refused to settle with me. How do I pay for my future medical care?
- I was injured by a drunk driver in a dui car accident and have a restitution order from the criminal court. Can I still file a civil lawsuit for compensation? What effect does a settlement or civil judgment have on my criminal restitution order?
- My child was injured in a Riverside, CA personal injury accident. How can we protect her settlement proceeds until she turns 18 years old? Will it earn interest?
- What is the average percentage California personal injury lawyers charge for contingency fee cases?
- Can I rescind my settlement and re-open my case or claim against the insurance company?
- What can I do if the insurance company becomes difficult to work with?
- If I use my sick, vacation, or paid-time-off (PTO) to make up for lost wages while I am injured, am I still entitled to receive money from the insurance company for my lost earnings?
- How long do I have before I must file a lawsuit for my injury accident? What is the statute of limitations in California?
- I live hundreds of miles from San Diego. Can you still represent me?
Insurance and Adjustors
The Jurewitz Law Group is located in San Diego, has offices in Carlsbad, California, and serves all of San Diego County including the following cities and towns:
San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, El Cajon, Carlsbad, Poway, Encinitas, La Mesa, Santee, National City, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Coronado.
