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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

A burn injury can be devastating as it often permanently scars the victim on physical and psychological levels. In many cases, these injuries occur due to serious automobile accidents. Our San Luis Obispo injury lawyers believe that it is essential for you to understand how compensation works with regard to your burn injury claim. Below […]

As San Luis Obispo injury lawyers with more than 30 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]