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Though operation of a boat does not require an operator’s license, like you would need to operate a car, boating operation laws mirror many laws for operating a wheeled motor vehicle.  According to the California DMV. “California doesn’t require you to have a boater license in order to operate a boat.  However, children are restricted from operating some boats alone.”  Simply put, anyone can operate a boat, even young children, as long as a responsible adult is pr...

Rear End Collision Auto Accident Claims Rear end traffic collision claims are a major source of personal injury auto accident claims in California.  In fact being rear-ended is the most common form of crash in the Golden State.  As everyone who has commuted to work on ANY major California Freeway can attest, traffic is horrible.  Vehicles will go from traveling at 50 to 60 mph to then come to a sudden stop.  When this happens, there is an immediate and real risk of...

Personal Injury Settlement Demands | Lake County CA Injury Lawyer Personal injury settlement demands come after a person injured in a car accident or other mishap caused by negligence reached a level of recovery sufficient to fully determine the value of the claim.  In some ways this is the culmination of the pre-litigation phase of a claim but, in many other ways, it is just a “jumping off point.” When I talk to a potential client for the first time, I like to di...

Why hire a personal injury attorney?  This is a question that is asked by persons injured in auto accidents or other mishaps.  Many people know lawyers, or know someone who knows a lawyer. When they are in an accident or are injured they then go to a specific lawyer that they know or have heard of and hope that lawyer can help them in asserting a claim for bodily harm. This post is to help people understand why when they are injured in an accident they need to s...

A personal injury claim timeline is different in every case but, involves the same, potential steps.  The process in settling your claim in a personal injury action is both confusing and time consuming but, it will run much smoother if you have competent legal counsel to assist you. Typically a personal injury claim is a five step process, with lots of little steps taken within the big five. Below is a quick outline that will describe what your attorney is doing fo...

Personal injury in the San Fernando Valley frequently asked questions are queries that a personal injury attorney encounters on just about every case.  Many of these questions (such as how much is my case worth?) cannot be answered right away because information needs to be obtained as to things like what kind of medical treatment will be needed and what the cost will be which takes some time to determine following medical examination and treatment over weeks or mo...