Free accident and injury information for Southern California Accident Victims

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Auto and Car Accidents:

• Medicated drivers on California Highways: Nearly one-third of accidents involve drivers taking medication.   
  Description: Medicated driving is one of the most prevalent, yet widely ignored, problems in the United States today. In fact, as much as one-third of all automobile accidents involve medicated drivers. If you have been seriously injured by a medicated driver in California, you may have questions. The Orange County car crash attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie are here to help you. We can answer your questions and help you navigate the California legal process. To get started, contact our Newport Beach law office at 1-866-981-5596 to request your free copy of “Avoid Lawyer Advertising Hype! A Lawyer's Method for Finding a Lawyer.
• Find out how California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program could prevent you from receiving the compensation for medical bills and property loss or damage you are entitled to after an auto accident.   
  Description: The state of California has lowered the minimum amount of liability insurance drivers are required to carry. The insurance policies many of the drivers you share the road with not cover your property damages, lost wages, and medical bills in the event that an accident occurs and you are not at fault. A California injury lawyer offers advice on how to protect yourself.
• Seven people were injured in a freeway car accident last Sunday. The drivers of three of the six vehicles involved in the pile-up were suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.   
  Description: The drivers of three of the six vehicles involved in a multi-car pile-up on the 405 Freeway last Sunday were suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Two of the impaired drivers were in their twenties, the age grouping most likely to be involved in an car accident while under the influence, according to an Orange County accident attorney.
• Last night a tragic three-vehicle collision on California Highway 395 left 3 dead and 15 injured--one of the worst accidents a California injury lawyer has seen in years.   
  Description: Last night three vehicles collided on California Highway 395. Three of the people involved were killed and 15 were injured.
• Car surfing accident cases are increasing in Southern California. An Ojai teen is the latest victim. An Orange County accident lawyer discusses how prevalent this dangerous behavior is becoming.   
  Description: After the death of an Ojai teen in a car surfing accident, an Orange County accident lawyer discusses how prevalent this dangerous behavior is becoming, especially among teenagers.
• Medically unfit drivers in Orange County: Tustin driver has seizure and causes car crash   
  Description: Drivers experiencing medical emergencies often cause accidents. If your lawyer can prove prior knowledge of a medical condition or use of prescription drugs that cause the driver to fall asleep, you may have a strong liability claim against the negligent driver. To discuss your Orange County car crash injury, call the OC car wreck attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie at 1-866-981-5596.
• How can be sure your car seat is safely installed?   
  Description: Each year, approximately 6,500 children are involved in fatal car crashes each year. In fact, car crashes are the leading cause of death for children under 14. Many of these deaths can be prevented with proper car seat use. However, it is estimated that up to 90% of car seats are not installed or used properly. There is nothing sadder than a car crash that involves children. So, the Orange County car accident attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie have compiled a list of tips that can help you ensure your child in safe in his car seat. If you need help after an accident, call our office at 866-981-5596.
• Street racing in Orange County - A safety hazard on Southern California highways.   
  Description: Street racing is the term for illegal car racing that takes place on public highways. More than 150 wrongful deaths a year are attributed to street racing. If you have been injured or your loved one has been killed in an accident caused by street racing or another act by a reckless driver, you are entitled to compensation for all your injuries and losses. To learn more, contact the Orange County car crash lawyers at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie at 866-981-5596.
• Auto Accident Attorney In Orange County Provides Simple Steps to Protecting Your Auto Accident Case and Claim.   
  Description: An auto accident attorney in Orange County, California provides simple to understand steps to handling your auto accident case. Call for help at 1 866 981-5596 if you need assistance.
• Overweight men are more likely to survive an LA car crash   
  Description: A new study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute found that overweight men who are wearing seatbelts are more likely to survive a car crash than skinny men. The researchers suggest that the designs of seat belts, air bags, knee restraints, seats and other automobile safety devices may need to be redesigned to safely protect a larger range of drivers. The Orange County personal injury attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie represent seriously injured car crash victims throughout Southern California. If you have been injured in a traffic accident and you have questions about your rights, an insurance settlement or about how to find a lawyer to represent you, contact us at 866-981-5596.
• Navigating Los Angeles traffic with kids? Tips to keep you and your family safe.   
  Description: The Orange County car wreck attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie care about families and hate to see the devastation that an accident can cause. We've compiled a list of tips and suggestions to keep your family safe while on the road. If your family has been involved in a serious accident, we’d like to help. Call us anytime at 866-981-5596 to set up a free consultation.
• Driver distractions cause Los Angeles car crashes!   
  Description: Driver distractions cause 4,000 to 8,000 accidents every day in the United States. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you need a Southern California car accident lawyer to look out for your rights. Before signing anything from the insurance company, contact Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie to schedule a free case evaluation. We have over 35 years of experience helping the victims of car crashes get fair settlements.
• How Do I Know if My Loved One has Sustained Brain Injury?   
  Description: If your loved one sustained a serious injury, he or she may also suffer from brain injury. Read this guide to determine if that is true and what to do about it.
• What is post traumatic stress disorder? How can I tell if I or someone I know has this after their accident?   
  Description: This simple guide gives some clues to understanding post traumatic stress disorder and what to do if you notice these symptoms.
• Can I recover from the other party for my brain injury?   
  Description: Read this report on brain injury, how to prove it and how to recover from the other party your damages becasue of traumatic brain injury.
• DUI deaths are increasing in California   
  Description: Driving while impaired is a widespread problem. In 2008, 11,733 Americans lost their lives in driving crashes that involved an alcohol-impaired driver. Even the safest driver cannot prevent the dangers of drunk driving. If you or a family member has been seriously injured in an accident with a driver under the influence, you have rights. Contact the Orange County car accident lawyers at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie at 866-981-5596 to learn more.
• Not hurt but damaged car? Here are steps to solving your problem.   
  Description: If you are not hurt, you still have rights to repair of your car. Here is the guideline you seek to help you through that effort.
• Property Damage Resolution guide for your use when dealing with insurance companies.   
  Description: A simple but effective guide to help you understand and resolve your property damage claims.
• Here is a simple guide to understanding your insurance coverages.   
  Description: Use this guide to understand what coverage you have with your insurance company and important tips to maximize your protection.
• HMO's are required to set specialist appointments for you now in California if requested. Read your rights.   
  Description: New California rules require an HMO to send you to specialists immediately and prescribe maximum delay. Read this article to know your rights.
• Should you agree to close your case, you don't think you are hurt. Here is a simple guide to follow.   
  Description: A simple to follow guide that protects you from the insurance adjuster that wants to close your claim too fast.
• You here hit and the driver ran from the scene. do you have a claim or rights? S ee this guide to give you the information you need.   
  Description: Your rights if you were hit by another driver as outlined by an Orange County California auto accident lawyer.
• Want to know how to arrange a rental paid for by the other insurance company driver that hit you? Follow this guide for help arranging for your transportation needs.   
  Description: This simple guide will tell you how to rent a vehicle after you have had an auto accident.
• Medicare penalties and interest on liens is robbing victims of any recovery. Don't get trapped by failing to follow these notification and lien reimbursement guidelines.   
  Description: Medicare liens have consumed entire settlements if the injured person does not follow notification and reimbursement rules. This memo provides you with the information you need to make sure Medicare does not take your whole settlement.
• Review this auto accident evaluation process to maximize your claim value.   
  Description: A concise method of evaluating your personal injury and auto accident claim.
• How to file an auto accident claim and protect yourself.   
  Description: Review this simple article on how to protect and file your auto accident claim.
• How long will a auto accident settlement take?   
  Description: A simple explanation on how to measure the length of time a settlement should take for an auto accident case.
• Auto accident victims rarely obtain an apology from the person committing the wrong, according to a California accident attorney.   
  Description: I got injured by someone else, and they never even said so much as, ‘I’m sorry’.
• Hurt in a hit-and-run accident? Who pays for your injuries?   
  Description: Any car accident is a traumatic event. But, a car accident caused by a hit-and-run driver is not just traumatic; it can also be financially devastating. What happens if you are hit by an uninsured driver? Who pays the damages if the driver leaves the scene? Learn more about what you can do if you are in a car wreck caused by a hit-and-run driver. And if you have any questions, contact the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie at 866-981-5596.
• Seat belt use is paramount to prevent child deaths in auto accidents.   
  Description: The number one cause of child deaths in auto accidents is still failure to use a seat belt or child seat. Prevention is key.
• Driving tips for a safe and happy holiday.   
  Description: The holidays are a magical time, and we want to share the joy and magic with family and friends. Many of us travel long distances to spend Thanksgiving or Christmas with those we love. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving weekend kicks off what is traditionally the most dangerous time of year on American highways. We offer a few tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season. But, if something does happen, call Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie at 866-981-5596. We are here 24 hours a day during the holidays and all year.
• The California CHP has received a sizable grant to reduce drunk driving. Will the money be used well?   
  Description: Drunk Driving auto accident and injuries
• Credit is an important asset in today’s lending environment. Don’t let an automobile accident ruin your credit when medical, ambulance, hospital and reimbursement bills go unpaid.   
  Description: Credit is an important asset to you. A California personal injury attorney gives you strategies to avoid harming your credit after an accident.
• Prior history of injury in an auto accident case is not always bad for the case. I outline why you do not want to withhold information about your prior injury in a California accident.   
  Description: Prior injury to your neck or back can be a factor in your auto accident case, but do not make the mistake of hiding the prior history, as it will eventually ruin your chances of a fair settlement.
• I have a preexisting condition from a prior auto accident. Do I have to disclose that to the insurance company for my new injury claim in my California auto accident?   
  Description: I have a preexisting condition from a prior auto accident. Do I have to disclose that to the insurance company for my new injury claim in my California auto accident? What can an experienced auto accident attorney do to help?
• What is a life care plan and how will it help my serious injury case?   
  Description: What is a life care plan and how will it help my serious injury case?
• Defense attorney reveals mistake that could cost a client at mediation. How to maximize your settlement of a Los Angeles or Orange County auto accident case.   
  Description: This article reveals mistakes often made by plaintiffs and their attorneys that actually reduce the settlement they can receive. Read this article that summarizes these limitations from a defense attorney with comments from James Ballidis, a 25 year auto accident attorney in California.
• I have an automobile accident case. Should I go to mediation?   
  Description: If you have an auto accident case, mediation can be a very good tool to settlement of your case without trial. Call an auto accident attorney for help at 1 866 981-5596.
• Medicare paid my accident medical bills. Do I have to reimburse Medicare?   
  Description: Medicare pays the bills of many accident victims. This article discusses the rules of reimbursement. Know your rights and you will increase your financial outcome.
• I received a hospital bill that is ridiculous for the amount of treatment that they rendered to me in the emergency room after my accident. Is there anything I can do about it?   
  Description: Hospitals are increasingly demanding payment from insurance for an accident rather than accept health insurance limits. This article tells you what to do about it.
• If my insurance company is not giving me the treatment approval I need for my accident injuries what can I do? A California accident and personal injury attorney guides you through the process.   
  Description: California insurers are frequently refusing to pay for medical treatment that is necessary. Things you can do to make sure they properly consider your requests.
• Does a California hospital have the right to attach the proceeds of my settlement instead of billing my health insurance or Medicare?   
  Description: California hospitals are aggressively asserting liens on your settlement proceeds. Get help here.
• Michael Mazal, a litigation attorney with the firm discusses the difficulty of conveying the frustration of injuries to people who have not actually experienced them. Here is his honest experience after a recent auto accident.   
  Description: Michale Mazel is an experienced litigator and California auto accident attorney. He provides insight into the true difficulty of explaining an injury to someone who has never had the experience, through his own difficulties from a recent accident.
• I was rear ended in an accident. Do I need an attorney when liability is so clear?   
  Description: Deciding to hire a Los Angeles auto accident lawyer can be a challenge, but do you even need a lawyer when your case is one of clear liability and fault of the other person? The answer is "it depends." Read this article to decide if you should hire a lawyer, or call a Los Angeles auto accident lawyer at 1 866-981-5596.
• I sustained an injury to my neck but I didn't think I needed surgery until now. It's been six months; can I still have my surgery from the accident?   
  Description: Many times we have an auto accident that causes us injury. However, the injury does not occur immediately. What effect does a delay in onset have on your case and claim? Read on or call a Orange County auto accident attorney for immediate answers to your concerns.
• I was struck by a driver that was on the phone in California. Do I have a claim and can I make the district attorney prosecute this driver?   
  Description: Many accidents are caused by Cell phone use. What are your rights to a personal injury case arising from your Los Angeles auto accident and can you insist on prosecution criminally? Read this article or call us for free information on this important issue at 1 866-981-5596.
• Uninsured Motorist claims and when to bring them in California!   
  Description: Uninsured motorist claims; when they arise and how to bring them as noted by an expert California uninsured motorist attorney.
• Distracted driving: what you need to know about driving and cell phones.   
  Description: Cell phone use is increasingly becoming a major cause of traffic accidents. Last week, over 200 federal and state officials met to discuss the concerns over cell phone use and texting while driving. They conclude that cell phone use and texting are major causes of distracted driving and a major threat to road safety. This page discusses some of the studies that show just how dangerous cell phones can be.
  If you or someone you love has been seriously injured because of a distracted driver, the attorneys at Allen, Flatt, Ballidis and Leslie can help. Call toll free 866-981-5596 for a free consultation.
• Call us at 1 866-981-5596 if you have been a victim of a drunk driver. We know all the sources to maximize your recovery.   
  Description: Do you want to sue the bar owner that continued to serve the drunk driver that hit you. Read here to learn your rights and what options you have or call an attorney that specializes in drunk driving accident cases. Call 1 866-981-5596.
• Victims or sudden and unexpected acceleration: Find out if your car has been recalled. Call us at 1 866-981-5596 to get the help you need.   
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• California Car Accident Facts for 2007   
  Description: The California Highway Patrol has released the 2007 California Quick Collision Facts. Find out how many car accident cases occur each year in California and the factors behind these collisions. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact an Orange County accident lawyer at the law office of Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie, Inc. at 866-981-5596 for legal advice.