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California Car Accident Statistics 2024

Overview of California Accident Statistics in 2024 According to the most recent release of numbers from the California DMV, California has nearly 36 million registered drivers. This vast population means enormous data sets for traffic violations and accidents. In the same reporting year, the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that California had 4,285 […]

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An Overview of California Speed Limit Laws

Navigating California roads safely requires not only an understanding right of way laws but also of California’s speed laws. In this blog post, we’ll explore the speed laws across California that apply to the crowded highways of Los Angeles as well as the the serene highways of Northern California. California’s Basic Speeding Law Vehicle Code […]

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Claims and Compensations for High-Impact Car Accident Injuries

Heavy roadway use by millions of Californians puts every driver at risk of an auto accident sometime during their lives. Low-speed fender benders can result in minor injuries and repairs, but high-impact (also called high-speed) car crashes may leave the victims with permanent injuries and pain. If you or a loved one was hurt in […]

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Paralysis After a Car Accident – California Legal Options

If you are paralyzed in a car accident caused by someone else or at least partly caused by someone else, you have the right to recover compensation from the wrongdoer in California. Paralysis damages can be substantial, and getting appropriate compensation may be challenging, however, someone who became paralyzed after being injured in a car […]

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7 Types of Car Accident Injuries

The car accident lawyers at Curtis Legal Group have seen countless accidents that result in life-altering car accident injuries. Below, we discuss 7 types of car accident injuries: Whiplash Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Damage Internal Bleeding Burns Amputations Broken Bones Legal Options after sustaining Car Accident Injuries 1. Car Accident Whiplash Even an apparently […]

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3 Common Neck Injuries After a Car Accident

1. Cervical Vertebrae Injury The spinal column is made up of stacked bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae in the neck are called cervical vertebrae, and there are seven of them. The closer to the brain a cervical spinal cord injury occurs, the more severe the resulting damage to the entire body. A high cervical spinal […]

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Medical Bills from a Car Accident: Who Pays?

When you get injured in a car accident, the medical bills can add up fast. A trip to the hospital in an ambulance and an evaluation by emergency room doctors can turn into thousands of dollars’ worth of medical care. Those bills will be addressed to the person who received the services and that person […]

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2023 California Whiplash Claims Guide

The severity of a whiplash injury should never be underestimated. Whiplash injuries should be taken very seriously, especially because they are not always apparent to the person that has suffered the injury. Unfortunately, many people suffer from whiplash injuries for months and years after a car accident has occurred and do not address the issue […]

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Ella Caballero – Client Testimonial

I had troubles with an insurance company after an accident, and I went to Curtis Legal Group for help. Andrew Mendlin helped me out through a difficult time. He was able to resolve the matter quickly and I was able to have peace again. Andrew Mendlin is the best, and very knowledgeable. He knows his […]

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Car Accident Victims with Head Injuries – Rights and Legal Options

Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common reasons people have head injuries. Head injuries tend to be serious because the head houses the brain, and damage to the brain can mean life-changing mental and physical impairment. It can be difficult to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by a head injury because every person will be affected differently based on individual characteristics, what part of the head was injured, and the severity of the injury.

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$250,000 Modesto Car Accident Recovery

Our client was driving westbound on a city street in Modesto, California.  The defendant was driving eastbound on the same street and made a left turn in front of our client, causing a violent collision.  Our client suffered fractures to her neck which required surgical intervention.  Our Modesto personal injury lawyers at Curtis Legal Group […]

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Six Figure Car Accident Settlement

Our client’s auto was struck by another driver running a red light. Our client had pre-existing back issues dating back some years and the accident exacerbated these conditions and increased his symptoms. He required medical treatment, including spinal decompression. Despite the defense arguing that his injuries were pre-existing, Curtis Legal Group secured a six figure […]

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What to Do After a Car Accident in California

California reported almost 500,000 car accidents in 2017 alone, resulting in 276,823 injuries. The odds are against you going your entire driving life without an accident of some kind, so you should know that what you do after an accident is very important, whether you’re involved in a relatively minor fender bender or a serious crash involving serious injury.

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Who is at Fault in a Rear-End Accident in California?

Rear-end traffic accidents are among the most common car accidents in California and across the United States. Common sense would tell us that the rear driver is always at fault for a rear-end accident; however, each wreck is different. Every accident has specific facts about the drivers and the roadway that complicate the assignment of […]

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Texting While Driving Laws in California​

Using a cell phone while driving isn’t just dangerous, it’s illegal in California. Nearly all states have some type of cell phone ban, but California completely bans the use of texting at all times while driving a vehicle. Under California law, drivers cannot use a cell phone or similar electronic communication device while driving. There […]

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5 Reasons Why Car Accident Insurance Claims are Denied

If you’re seeking compensation for a car accident, you should be aware that insurance companies can deny car accident claims for a variety of reasons. Even if a driver was not at fault for a car wreck, their claim can still end up being denied. Here are five reasons why car accident insurance claims are […]

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