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I Was Just In An Auto Accident, What Should I Do?

You were just in an auto accident and now you need to know what to do. Unfortunately, many individuals that are involved in an auto accident do not know what to do. Here are some suggestions from the experienced auto accident attorneys at James McKiernan Lawyers: STAY CALM Check for obvious injuries and call for

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What To Do Following An Automobile Accident

If you are involved in an automobile accident due to someone else’s careless driving, you are not alone. Last year 4.4 million Americans were hurt and more than 38,000 were fatally injured on the roadways. As reported by the National Safety Council the three largest causes were alcohol (30.8%), speeding (30.0%), and distracted driving (26%). Your actions following an accident can

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Why You Should Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident and injured because of a careless driver? Maybe someone was texting or distracted when they caused the accident. Perhaps they just weren’t paying attention. This is due to negligence on the part of the other person. Everyday people have accidents caused by no fault of their own,

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Most Frequent Type of Car Accidents

As San Luis Obispo injury lawyers with more than 40 years of experiencing representing car accident victims, we at James McKiernan Lawyers have probably heard about every conceivable type of accident. Simple or gross negligence is the cause in most of these cases. Some of the most common types of accidents that injure our clients

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Involved in an Accident with a Semi-Truck? Call Our San Luis Obispo Injury Lawyers

An accident involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle or passenger vehicle is significantly more complicated than one between private individuals. That is because it can be difficult to determine fault in an accident with an 18-wheeler. Additionally, trucking companies have the resources to hire attorneys and insurance carriers that may try to intimidate accident victims.

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What To Consider When Hiring An Accident Injury Attorney

If you’ve been injured in an accident that was not your fault , you may be entitled to compensation from those liable for your injuries. You should contact a personal injury attorney, and hire one that is right for you and your situation. You definitely want to consider the following prior to hiring an accident

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San Luis Obispo Injury Lawyers Represent Victims of Slip and Fall Accidents

A slip and fall accident can happen in seconds and change your life forever. These types of accidents occur in a variety of settings, including businesses, rental property, and private homes. Sadly, many of these accidents are due to the negligence of others and could have been prevented. If this is true in your situation,

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When is Your Risk for a Motorcycle Accident the Greatest?

As with anything, the newer you are in the activity, the fewer skills you have acquired. The same is true for motorcyclists. They simply have not developed the degree of skill that an experienced rider, and consequently they are more prone to being involved in accidents. If involved in an accident, Paso Robles auto accident

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How High Can Costs Run in Serious Injury Cases?

When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury, dealing with financial hardship can be challenging. When someone else’s negligence caused the serious injury, injury victims in California usually have grounds to pursue a lawsuit and recover compensation. Spinal cord injury is a serious injury that can run from $15,000 to $30,000 per year

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