Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | September 5, 2023 | Car Accident
California requires all car owners to buy liability insurance. In a crash, negligence law determines which party bears the liability for the resulting damages. According to the terms of the at-fault driver’s insurance policy, the insurer steps in and covers those liabilities up to the policy limits. After a minor car accident, the at-fault driver’s… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | May 11, 2023 | Car Accident
Car accidents produce prolonged stress that can last for months or even years. Unfortunately, that’s because the accident itself is only the beginning. Dealing with the aftermath can be stressful and complicated, especially if you or a loved one is injured as a result. Many people claim that collisions happen out of nowhere. While this… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | April 24, 2023 | Car Accident
Rear-end crashes are the most common type of motor vehicle collision in California. More people get injured in these collisions than in any other type of crash. In 2018, more people were hurt in rear-end crashes than in side-impact and sideswipe collisions combined. Car accident injuries from rear-end crashes can break bones and tear soft… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | March 23, 2023 | Car Accident
One of the common consequences of a car accident is medical bills. As an accident victim, you may be responsible for paying for your medical care. However, if another driver caused your car crash, that driver could be legally liable for your damages, including the cost of medical treatment. Technically, the at-fault driver’s car insurance… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | December 4, 2022 | Car Accident
The car accident settlement process in California can be very confusing, and many people do not know how much they should expect to receive. The answer to this question is not always clear, but here are some of the factors that will help determine how much you’re entitled to: 1. Severity of Injuries One of… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | November 6, 2022 | Car Accident
If you were involved in a car accident in Vista, California, you might wonder whether you should call 911. There are several reasons why you should consider calling the police. Below, we explain the legal requirements for reporting car accidents in California and important factors to consider. What Is California’s Law on Reporting a Car… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | October 29, 2022 | Car Accident
After a serious car crash, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries and property damage. However, you will need an official report of the accident to back up your claim. In California, this report is known as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) 555 Traffic Collision Report. While the report cannot be used… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | September 20, 2022 | Car Accident
In one recent decade, crashes at intersections and interchanges factored into over four out of every ten fatal collisions in California. While the severity of any crash or car crash injuries depends on many factors, one of the factors that makes intersection collisions dangerous is the angle of impact. Side-impact collisions, or T-bone impacts, happen… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | September 6, 2022 | Car Accident
Even with the great advances in car safety technology, driving on the nation’s roads can still be quite dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently estimated that 42,915 people died in car crashes in 2021. That’s a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 fatalities in 2020. In San Diego County in 2019, there were a… read more
Petrov Personal Injury Lawyers | August 23, 2022 | Car Accident
Car crash injuries are common throughout the United States, but how likely are fatal accidents to happen? While it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact odds of dying in a car crash, the CDC reports an average of 32,000 traffic deaths yearly. Sadly, these numbers have been on the rise, and 2021 showed the most significant… read more