On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Jun 6, 2020 | Automobile Accidents
A hit-and-run accident is one in which the responsible party does not stay at the scene. In some cases, the driver does not acknowledge that he or she did anything wrong. In other situations, the person flees due to legal concerns and thinks by leaving, he or she can...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Mar 24, 2020 | Automobile Accidents
You may have experienced highway hypnosis when behind the wheel. Think back to a time when you were going somewhere and it seemed like suddenly you had traveled a long way without remembering the actual drive. That is an example of highway hypnosis. Your mind...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Jan 31, 2020 | Automobile Accidents
Even if you drive responsibly, you may eventually find yourself in the middle of an automobile collision. While carrying a roadside kit may help you respond to an emergency, your smartphone may be valuable for pursuing reasonable compensation from the negligent driver...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Sep 9, 2019 | Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury
Receiving a personal injury settlement is a great feeling because you have accomplished what you set out to do with your personal injury case in California. However, receiving a payment does not necessarily mean you get to keep all that payment. As with pretty much...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Aug 20, 2015 | Automobile Accidents
As Uber has grown into a ride-service behemoth, two particular challenges have emerged. One involves how Uber drivers should be classified for employment purposes. Are they employees of the billion-dollar company or just independent contractors? While this issue has...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Mar 11, 2015 | Automobile Accidents
Nearly 20 years ago, California lawmakers proposed Proposition 213, which, among other things, would limit certain drivers from fully recovering for their auto accident injuries. Prop 213 was borne out of intensive lobbying by an insurance industry eager to limit...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Jul 18, 2014 | Automobile Accidents
Auto collision injury victims, in the confusion of dealing with injuries, claims adjusters, car repairs, and everyday life, often say and/or do certain things that adversely affect their bodily injury cases. Here are a few common mistakes that can plague a bodily...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | Dec 11, 2013 | Automobile Accidents
As a personal injury attorney, too often I have come across clients who had decided against spending the extra few dollars per month on uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury (UMBI) liability coverage in their auto insurance policies. Two words: bad decision....