Helpful Information for San Diego Injury Accident Victims and Other Areas of California
The Jurewitz Law Group firmly believes that every personal injury victim deserves to have free, helpful information available to them. Information is the chief weapon against insurance companies who attempt to take advantage of injured people who are unfamiliar with the personal injury claim process.
To help the consumer, our office has published a number of free documents, reports, publications, and information about successfully obtain the compensation these victims deserve.
These documents are free and will help you understand the legal, medical, and practical challenges facing people seriously injured in these accidents. They will also explain why choosing an experienced attorney is important for success, and how to select such a lawyer for your case.
We have also published a free book full of helpful information, The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Destroy Your California Accident Case. For a free copy, you can order here.
Also, contact our office if you would like a free consultation about your personal injury claim.
Important California Personal Injury Case Law:
- Get Out of Red Light Camera Tickets with This California Appellate Court Case--People v. Khaled [PDF]
In People v. Khaled, the California Court of Appeals ruled that the hearsay rule applies to photographs and videotapes used by police agencies to enforce red lights at intersections monitored by cameras. In order to substantiate the photographs, prosecutors must call witnesses who can lay a foundation for when, where, and how the photograph is taken in order for it to be introduced into evidence. Further, laying such a foundation is necessary to establish that the photograph was not altered by Photoshop or some other method. - The Third Appellate District Becomes the Latest Appellate Court to Uphold the Collateral Source Rule That Negligent Defenders Should Not Benefit from Injured People Who Have the Foresight to Purchase Health Insurance. [PDF]
The California Court of Appeals for the Third Appellate District recently ruled in King v. Willmett that the collateral source rule bars the reduction of jury verdicts based upon reduced amounts paid by the injured person's health insurance company. The rule prevents the courts from rewarding negligent defendants from benefiting from the foresight of injured people who purchased and then used health insurance to pay for their medical care arising from an accident. This is a very important decision benefiting California injury victims. It overrules the argument made by insurance defense attorneys in the Nishihama and Haniff cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in a San Diego injury accident, call the personal injury attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group for a free consultation at 888-233-5020. - Can a California Accident Victim Recover Criminal Restitution and a Civil Judgment from a Personal Injury Lawsuit? The California Court of Appeals Says "Yes".
Can a California victim of a drunk driving auto accident recover money via a criminal restitution order and a civil judgment or settlement arising from a personal injury lawsuit? The California Court of Appeals in Vigilant Insurance Company v. Chiu held that they can. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a California accident, please call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation. - This Opinion May be the Most Important Decision for California Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Injured Clients! [PDF]
The Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. decision may be the most important decision for California personal injury attorneys and their injured clients. The California Court of Appeals reinstated the collateral source rule's guarantee that plaintiffs are entitled to the full billed value of their medical bills and not the discounted payment from their private health insurance carrier. In this case, a San Diego, CA woman won her appeal to have $130,000 of her jury verdict reinstated after the Court discounted the verdict by the reductions obtained by her health insurance.
Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next? We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
Call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 to order one of our free California personal injury books to get the information you need or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced San Diego personal injury attorneys.
