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Car accidents can be overwhelming and stressful. Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an accident can make a significant difference in protecting your rights and ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. As experienced San Diego car accident injury lawyers, Phillips & Pelly are here to guide you through this challenging time. 1. Prioritize Saf...

Motorcycling in San Diego offers freedom and exhilaration, but it also comes with significant risks. Understanding the primary causes of motorcycle accidents can help you stay safe on the road. As leading San Diego motorcycle accident attorneys, Phillips & Pelly are dedicated to educating riders on how to avoid these common dangers. 1. Distracted Driving Distrac...

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...

How Do You Prove a Property Owner Knew About a Dangerous Condition? If you were hurt by a dangerous condition on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability case. But showing that the hazard existed is only part of the claim. You may also need to show that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the danger and failed to fix it or warn y...

What Happens If the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance in California? Finding out that the driver who caused your crash has no insurance can feel like a dead end. You may have medical bills, car damage, and lost income. The person responsible may have no clear way to pay for those losses. You may still have options. Your own auto policy may include uninsured motori...