Motor cyclists have long been allowed to split the lane with auto vehicles to avoid traffic. You are driving in the freeway and all of a sudden, you see a motorcycle accelerating next to you in the same lane. Although motorcycles share the lanes with other vehicles for years, it only became legal in 2017.…
Read More...Questions? We've Got Answers. For the average person, the field of workers' compensation is entirely foreign to them until they sustain a work-related injury. Once an injury does occur, many without the right guidance are forced to educate themselves quickly on this complex legal field while simultaneously worrying about their physical recovery. This can soon…
Read More...Medical Provider Network for California Workers Compensation Law The California workers compensation law MPN concept was introduced to the system in 2004. That year, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB899 into law, bringing about a sweeping overhaul of California’s workers’ compensation system. The MPN, short for Medical Provider Network, allows insurers to create their own private…
Read More...California Hit-And-Run Accident Facts & Tips A hit-and-run crash occurs when a driver responsible for a vehicle collision leaves the scene of the collision before exchanging necessary information, offering aid to injured parties, reporting the crash, or communicating with authorities. These incidents often have serious consequences, ranging from extended road delays to the death of…
Read More...According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, more than 37,000 people die in car accidents in America every year. And Auto an additional 2.35 million others were injured or disabled in car crashes. Going through such accidents is very difficult and can build up trauma. The psychological effects should never be undervalued. More…
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The Various Ways Children Have Swimming Pool Accidents
With many of us stuck at home this summer due to COVID-19, it's no surprise that we are going to turn to our home pools for enjoyment. As much fun as that is, it gives rise to swimming pool accidents. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides that at least 10 people drown to…
Read More...What COVID-19 Means to You As An Essential Worker
Are There Any Protections In Place For Our Workers? Those who continue to work through a pandemic are taking a risk that is appreciated by their community. However, some do not have a choice but to take part in this risk. From bills to childcare, many must continue working to stay on top of their financial…
Read More...Should you contact a personal injury lawyer?
At Napolin Accident Injury Lawyer, we understand the stress associated with accidents. Injuries and medical bills alone often take a large toll on victims, not to mention the complex legal proceedings one must endure if they wish to protect their rights and obtain just compensation. Amongst all this stress and confusion, many find themselves wondering…
Read More...The Process of Personal Injury Compensation Award Settlement
After an auto accident, you get injured, your car gets damaged, and you incur many other financial and emotional damages. When it is not your fault to be in such an accident, you deserve compensation. In its most simplest explanation, that is what accident settlement award is all about. However, auto accidents compensation award settlement…
Read More...Navigating Property Damage Claims after a Traffic Accident
When you get into a car accident, there are many damages that take place leaving you completely overwhelmed. After an accident, people get hurt and injured and need medical treatment. But that’s not the only consequence of a car accident. Depending on the severity of the crash, vehicles get severely damaged as well. Whose responsibility…
Read More...Taking “The Offer” From Amazon? Consult A Work Injury Lawyer First
Taking “The Offer” From Amazon? Consult A Work Injury Lawyer First – Each year after the holidays, usually in mid-late January, Amazon makes “the offer”. The offer is an agreement made between Amazon and the employee where the employee agrees to quite and not apply for rehire, ever. The level of the employee off depends on…
Read More...The Increased Likelihood of Getting into a Motorcycle Accident
In California, you are 28 times more likely to be in a motorcycle accident than any other motor vehicle accident. This is even much more common in South California, where motorcycle fatalities and deaths increase. Why Motorcycles have a higher probability of traffic accidents There are many reasons and factors that increase the likelihood of…
Read More...Understanding Free Consultation in Accident Injury Law Firms
At Napolin Law Firm, we offer everyone calling an opportunity to consult us for free. Our Free Consultation policy is a very important and valuable tool for accident victims to learn about their options and understand their claims. Why do we do this? Because we understand the stress and anxiety that goes on after sustaining…
Read More...The Nature and Types of Late Appearing Car Accident Injuries
You are driving on the highway and suddenly, BOOOM, you were hit by another vehicle. Shocked, terrified, anxious and confused, these accidents cause various injuries that you may only see or appear later. That is the nature of trauma. Car accidents have a significant physical impact for everyone involved. Sometimes, occupants do not notice any…
Read More...Important Safety Tips to Avoid New Year's Eve Accidents
As the festivities continue, it is important to remember to stay safe during one of the most dangerous days to drive in a year: New Year’s Eve. It is a night where more than 100 people die. It has the highest fatality rate of any major holiday in the United States due to primarily drunk…
Read More...The Dangers of Christmas Day Driving in California
As Andy Williams sings about Christmas, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”. However, with the miraculousness and joy that comes with Christmas, there is a side that is often not talked about: car accidents. Christmas day driving can be dangerous as people rush to be with their families or go home, or even…
Read More...Learn the Forces behind Low Impact Auto Accidents
More than 50% of the cases the Napolin Law Firm are low impact auto accidents. Usually, it involves someone driving under 20 miles per hour and causing a fairly minor property damage. Having a low impact accident, however, does not mean people do not get injured badly. These accidents can cause varying types of injuries…
Read More...Trash Truck Accidents Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Claims
Have you ever looked at a trash truck, and thought it could cause severe injuries to you? You may think these trucks are only there to grab your trash, but they can really harm you if an accident takes place. Trash trucks are huge and heavy, their movement is not easy and have more blind…
Read More...Proving Lost Wages in Personal Injury Lawsuit in California
There is an aspect to car accidents and other personal injuries that people don't know about. Lost wages as a result of injuries caused by auto and other types of accidents. Lost wages are part of damages that victims incur in a personal injury claim. When you are injured, you lose time from work and…
Read More...The Definition of an Employee for Workers Compensation
For the purposes of workers compensation, everyone is an employee except for independent contractors. That means, regardless of the way you received your employment, you are an employee and are entitled for workers compensation benefits. Who is an Employee for Workers Compensation Purposes? For the purposes of workers’ compensation, an individual is deemed an employee…
Read More...Understanding Uninsured Motorists Claims from a Legal Perspective
In a 2017 study by the Insurance Research Council, they found that 13% or 1 in 8 motorists are uninsured. In California alone, 15.2% of motorists are uninsured; making California be in the top 15 states with uninsured motorists. As an accident injury law firm, we receive many uninsured motorist claims. A Short Overview about…
Read More...Product Liability Claims of Vehicle Recalls in California
Especially in California, we have come to rely heavily on the use of vehicles for all types of transportation. And while they have come to be one of the most convenient means of transportation, they may have issues that could lead to devastating consequences, injuries and sometimes even death. Therefore, it is important to have…
Read More...Legal Insights For Families Filing a Civil Wrongful Death Claim
Do you know someone who wrongfully died due to another party's negligence? As a decedent of the deceased, you are entitled to recover damages from your loss. To do that, you need to file a civil wrongful death claim with an attorney. An Overview of Wrongful Death Claims According to California legal conduct, a wrongful…
Read More...Health Insurance Claim Denied? Here's What To Do Next.
If you are in California, you know how frustrating it is to deal with health insurance companies. We have all heard stories of people who have been denied care despite being gravely sick. People have their prescription drugs, necessary medical tests and even treatments denied. However, denied health insurance claims do not always stand on…
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