Laura Yutzy

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Calculated in San Diego? Personal injury settlements in San Diego are based on the losses caused by an injury, the evidence supporting those losses, who was at fault, and the money available to pay the claim. There is no single formula that tells you what your case is worth. Medical bills are part of the picture. So are missed pay...

Do I Need a Lawyer If I Was Hit by a Car While Riding My Bike? If you were hit by a car while riding a bike, you may be wondering whether you need a lawyer or can handle the insurance claim yourself. You are not required to hire an attorney. But if you were injured, the driver disputes fault, or the insurer offers a settlement before you know what your treatment will c...

Should You Give the Other Driver’s Insurance Company a Recorded Statement After a California Car Accident? You should be cautious about giving the other driver’s insurance company a recorded statement after a California car accident. The adjuster may describe the request as routine. But the other driver’s insurance company is investigating a claim against its ...

Can You File a Personal Injury Claim If You Didn’t Go to the Hospital Right Away? Yes. Not going to the hospital immediately after an accident does not automatically prevent you from filing a personal injury claim in California. What matters is whether you were injured because of the accident and whether the evidence can connect those injuries to what happened. ...

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California, and What Damages May Be Available? When someone dies because of another person’s actions, the family may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. California law does not allow every relative to bring this type of case. It gives that right to certain surviving family members and financial dependents. A wro...