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I was in an accident and hit by a distracted driver: 5 things to get before you leave the scene.
According to the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/), each day in the US, there are 9 fatalities and 1,161 injuries caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving is a serious problem on the road and is not just texting or cell phone use. The three main types of distraction...
National Be Kind to Lawyers Day
“The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” — William Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2 Lawyers have been hated throughout centuries, just for being lawyers. In fact, they are often the butt of jokes and are thought of as the least respected profession,...
April is National Car Care Month: Get your car ready for Spring and Summer driving
As Old Man Winter’s grip finally comes to an end, spring is a great time to give your vehicle a little TLC for and ready for the road trips of summer. April is national Car Care Month and a reminder to keep your vehicle regularly maintained for safety. The freezing...
I was a pedestrian hit by a car: 5 things to get before leaving the accident scene
According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (https://www.nhtsa.gov/), in 2014, 4,884 people were killed and a reported 65,000 injuries occurred from pedestrian vehicle accidents. While walking is great form of transportation with the added benefits...
Spring Break Car Safety Tips
Families and college co-eds alike look forward to spring break as a much needed relief from the dark, cold days of winter. While a road trip over spring break can be fun for the whole family, it’s a good idea to prepare for the trip well ahead of time to ensure a...
I was hit by a car while walking? What you need to know
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (https://www.nhtsa.gov/) reports that almost 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle-related accidents each year. Whether on a sidewalk, crosswalk, running or jogging, pedestrians are very vulnerable to significant...
5 questions to ask if you were hit by another car and it’s not your fault: How to file a 3 party liability claim
Dealing with the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident is something no one looks forward to. From dealing with your injuries and physical damage to your vehicle and insurance companies, accidents are stressful situations. In addition, the process for handling the...
Hinman Named To Million Dollar Advocates Forum
John Hinman, founding partner of Hinman Law Group firm based in Southern California has been named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (http://www.milliondollaradvocates.com), an honor reserved for less than 1% of all US based attorneys. Hinman joins an elite...
5 Treatments for Whiplash
The term whiplash is most often used to describe a cervical strain that occurs as the result of a car accident. Cervical strains from car accidents most commonly occur in a “rear end” type of motor vehicle accident. Whiplash injuries are commonly stereotyped as...
New Irvine Law Office Program to Help Local Drivers
30,000+ CAR WRECKS OCCUR IN ORANGE COUNTY EACH YEAR New Irvine Law Office Launches “Checklist” Program to Help Local Drivers Respond to an Accident According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (www.ots.ca.gov/), the number of Orange County traffic accidents,...