Car Accident

If your car was hit in California and the at-fault driver’s insurance won’t pay, take these steps: (1) file a claim with your own insurance under uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, (2) file a complaint with the California Department of Insurance, (3) sue the at-fault driver personally and pursue assets, (4) hire a personal injury attorney to […]

If you hit a pedestrian who was jaywalking in California, fault is typically split under California’s pure comparative negligence rule. Drivers always have a duty to exercise reasonable care, even when pedestrians cross illegally. Most jaywalking cases find the driver 30-60% at fault and the pedestrian 40-70%. Drivers may still face civil liability and criminal

A bulging disc settlement from a California car accident can range from $10,000 to $250,000, depending on the severity of the injury and how it affects your life. At Feher Law, we see settlement values increase when cases involve advanced medical treatment, clear MRI evidence, lost income, and lasting limitations on work or daily activities.

“Car accident pain and suffering” refers to non-economic damages that compensate for the physical, emotional, and psychological hardships caused by a car accident. Since these damages are subjective and vary from case to case, courts evaluate claims based on supporting evidence, the severity of injuries, and the accident’s long-term impact on the victim’s life. Here

California Lyft passenger accident settlements typically range from $25,000 to $1 million+, accessing Lyft’s $1 million third-party liability policy when the driver is logged into the app and carrying passengers. Severe cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or wrongful death routinely reach the policy limit and may pursue additional defendants. Most moderate cases

California car accident lawyer fees are typically 33% on contingency before litigation and 40% if a lawsuit is filed. You pay nothing upfront and only owe legal fees if your case wins. Costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, depositions, medical records) are advanced by the firm and deducted from your final settlement after the contingency fee.

California’s average T-bone accident payout typically ranges from $25,000 to $500,000 for moderate injuries, with severe cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or wrongful death reaching $1 million to $10 million or more. T-bone (broadside) collisions cause more severe injuries than other crash types because the door provides minimal crumple-zone protection. Settlement value

You should hire a California car accident attorney when you’ve suffered significant injuries (medical treatment beyond ER visit), face disputed liability, encounter aggressive insurance pushback, or your case involves multiple parties. Car accident victims with attorneys recover 3.5x more on average than self-represented victims. Free consultations are standard, and California personal injury attorneys work on

The average whiplash settlement from a car accident in California ranges from $2,500 for minor injuries to $100,000 or more for severe injuries, with most moderate cases falling between $10,000 and $30,000. This range depends on the severity of the injury, circumstances surrounding the accident, the quality of legal representation, and the insurance policies in

A car accident settlement in California typically takes anywhere from 6 months to 3 years to resolve. In many cases, it can take even longer, depending on the personal injury case’s complexity and whether or not it goes to trial.  Common factors that can influence the length of time it takes to reach a car

If you’re hit by a drunk driver in California, the average settlement ranges from $50,000 to $500,000. Of course, the amount could be much more than this, depending on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the level of the driver’s negligence. These elements all play a role in