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Holiday Driving Safety Tips

If you are like most people, you are going to be traveling during the next couple of weeks. Whether you are flying across the country, taking the train, or driving, …

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Attorney John P. Burns Wins $100,000 for Client Using Photos and Animation

It was a sunny Southern California day in Hemet, California. Lynnea White was driving South on Fairview Road in her blue Honda Accord. Fairview Road is a major two lane …

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Driving Around Semi-Trucks

Trucks are an important part of our economy. They transport goods across the country and get them to the communities that need them. Unfortunately, because of their size, they have …

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Uninsured motorist insurance is a type of coverage that can be used if you are in an accident with a driver who does not have insurance.  In California, it also …

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10 Emergency Items Everyone Should Have in their Car

You never know when your car is going to break down or when you will get into an accident. Because of that, it’s important to be prepared with what you …

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$100,000 Settlement for Woman Injured in a Rear-End Accident

We were recently able to get a settlement for a woman who was rear-ended.  While stopped at a blinking red light, a vehicle hit her from behind very badly.  She …

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$165,000 Settlement for Driver and Passenger Injured in Head-On Collision

Attorney John P. Burns recently obtained a $100,000 settlement for his client Irma A. after she was injured in a car crash in Riverside County, California. Mr. Burns also obtained …

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3 Ways Technology in Cars can be Distracting

There are many benefits to the technology that exists in cars today.  Alerts that tell you when you are close to a curb, rear-facing cameras to show you what is …

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3 Ways to Bridge the Gap when the Insurance Company Totals Your Car

If you recently purchased a vehicle, it’s likely that you don’t have much equity in your car.  If your car depreciates faster than you pay down your car loan, you …

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Insurance Money Doesn’t Cover Car Loan

Have you been in an accident, your car was declared a total loss, but the insurance company won’t give you enough money to pay off your loan?  If this is …

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José Castañeda Testimonial

Last month, we were honored when one of our clients volunteered to be interviewed for a video. José Castañeda was injured badly when his car was rear-ended on his way …

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How to Get Video from a Bystander in an Accident Case

If you’re in an accident, you may not remember exactly what happened. Even if you aren’t injured, you may be in shock or events may have felt different to you …

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What to Say When the Other Driver’s Insurance Calls

After an accident, the insurance company representing the other driver will attempt to contact you. You should always contact an attorney after this happens. Here’s a breakdown of what they …

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How to Use Your Phone at an Accident Scene

When you get into an accident, the one thing you might grab before leaving your vehicle is your phone. These days, it’s all you need to capture all the information …

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How Do I Find the Witness to my Car Accident?

Car accidents can leave you angry, confused, disoriented, and even unconscious. As a driver, it’s impossible to know what really happened during your accident. To make matters worse, loss of …

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Who is at Fault in a Multi-car Pile-up Accident?

You’ve seen them on the interstate, the highway, on bridges high above the streets in Orange County. They back up traffic for hours and leave tens and sometimes hundreds of …

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5 Ways for You to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise—in 2011, they were the only group to experience an increase in fatalities. With more people on the street, and more communities striving for walkability, …

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Five Most Common Cycling Accidents

Cyclists are at every disadvantage in traffic; they are smaller, slower, lighter and less protected than anyone traveling in a car. Yet more and more people are choosing to bike …

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Two Things Needed If You Are Injured in a Hit and Run Car Accident

As car accident attorneys, we handle hit and run cases quite often. We know that, if your car is hit by a hit and run driver, that there are two …

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Crash Shows Danger of Left Hand Turns Against Oncoming Traffic

A recent crash involving two cars, in Fullerton, California, sent four people to the hospital. The crash, involving a vehicle making a left hand turn with traffic coming from the …

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