There are many reasons why an injured individual may decide to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Dec 22, 2017 rooney 0 comments
WOMAN AWARDED $31.9M FOR INJURIES SUFFERED IN CRASH

WOMAN AWARDED $31.9M FOR INJURIES SUFFERED IN CRASH Though few spend much time thinking about them, car accidents occur regularly throughout Northern California. In many cases, they result in minor if any injuries at all. Other times, however, the outcome of a motor vehicle accident may be catastrophic. A Sacramento woman is well aware of […]

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Make a note of the date and the time that you experience each symptom.

Nov 12, 2017 rooney 0 comments
TIPS FOR KEEPING NOTES ABOUT THE INJURIES YOU SUFFERED

When you are involved in a car accident that causes injuries, you will need to seek medical care. The medical care that you receive is an excellent record that you can present in court. Besides the medical records for care that are associated with the accident, you should also keep a record of any pain […]

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Of course, MOST recalls aren't serious. Some are based on something simple like United States labeling regulations that were missed by a foreign manufacturer.

May 14, 2017 rooney 0 comments
Time Machine Post – CAR ACCIDENT NEWS: 2014 WAS THE YEAR OF THE AUTO RECALL

Even though this is now 2017, as car recalls remain to be a big deal. This post is relevant if you do have an automobile and you have a recall for it, especially one that can compromise you or your families safety. It’s true that a defective car part or design flaw in a truck or […]

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Proving liability begins with investigation and discovery. The police report is a strong document used to prove liability.

May 05, 2017 rooney 0 comments
HOW DO YOU PROVE LIABILITY IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

We talk a lot about liability, particularly when it comes to car and truck accidents. But what is liability, and how do you go about proving it in a legal situation? Liability for an accident simply means responsibility for the accident. Liability can fall on one or more people or organizations; for example, if a […]

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According to the latest reports, there are now 64 deaths and 108 injuries attributable to the faulty ignition switch in GM vehicles identified as part of the recall.

Apr 28, 2017 rooney 0 comments
CAR ACCIDENT DEATH TOLL CONTINUES TO GROW IN GENERAL MOTORS CASE

It’s estimated that the victim settlement fund will likely pay out between $400 million and $600 million in claims in the growing General Motors product liability case. Whatever ends up as the total, it’s a staggering amount of compensation that will, hopefully, help families and individuals recover from their devastating losses. Whether in California or […]

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals 660,000 drivers were using a cell phone at any given daylight moment during the year its survey was taken – 2011

Mar 30, 2017 rooney 0 comments
IS EMPLOYER LIABLE WHEN DISTRACTED WORKER CAUSES CAR CRASH?

On behalf of Rooney Law Firm posted in Car Accidents Texting while driving in California is against the law. It also remains one of the motor vehicle accident causes that continues to be on the rise. More and more states are passing laws dealing with distracted driving; however, statistics reveal 80 percent of crashes are […]

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Arbitration involves a neutral person who reviews evidence, hears arguments from all sides of the issue and resolves the dispute with a decision.

Dec 13, 2016 rooney 0 comments
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS: OPTIONS TO LITIGATION IN CALIFORNIA

For victims of motor vehicle accidents caused by someone else, there are many options through which they can seek compensation to help them recover. As we’ve noted many times, a skilled advocate can be helpful in negotiating an appropriate settlement from responsible parties. On those occasions when settlement isn’t agreed upon, other legal remedies such […]

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The most relevant piece of the compromise may be the reduction in insurance required for the time between when a driver's app is turned on and a connection is made.

Dec 12, 2016 rooney 0 comments
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES RIDE-SHARING INSURANCE BILL

The California Assembly and Senate recently passed legislation regarding new insurance requirements for ride-sharing businesses in the state. Liability for car accident injury when drivers connected to one of these new businesses are involved has been murky thus far. The focus of the bill is to protect consumers and drivers while not unduly harming businesses […]

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Every now and then the statute of limitations is suspended, or tolled, for a period of time.

Dec 09, 2016 rooney 0 comments
HOW DO STATUTES OF LIMITATION IMPACT CAR CRASH OR INJURY CASES?

California residents who haven’t been involved in a car accident or other personal injury claim may not realize there are time limits set by law governing how long they have to file a lawsuit to seek compensation. This deadline is known as the statute of limitations. Generally, once the time runs out a claim isn’t […]

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So-called fender-benders aren't the type of accident meant here.

Dec 08, 2016 rooney 0 comments
WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

There are a few common sense things one must do after a car wreck in California. First and foremost, injuries must be treated. As we stress on our car accident information page, the moments, hours and days right after an accident can be critical for anyone injured. And we don’t mean just for medical needs. […]

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