Our Oakland auto accident lawyers, fortunately, do not have to deal with too many cases of black ice driving because the Bay Area generally stays above freezing, even during the worst winter months. However, many people do get seriously hurt right here in Oakland and in San Francisco—as well as in nearby places like Tahoe and Mammoth—due to slippery winter weather.
The Bay Area auto accident attorneys here at the Law Offices of Daniel Vega are passionate about making sure that drivers stay safe and avoid dangerous interactions on the road. Here are several battle-tested strategies for how to navigate rainy weather driving. Continue reading
Few occasions are more frightening or dangerous than a car accident. Regardless of who is at fault, these collisions often lead to extensive injuries or death. Insurance doesn’t always cover the expenses related to such misfortunes, resulting in financial difficulty. Continue reading
As a Bay Area accident attorney, the Law Offices of Daniel Vega sees awful injuries that could have been prevented had drivers exercised more care. Here are 4 tips to keep yourself and others safe when you’re parking. Continue reading
You recently suffered an injury in an auto accident in Northern California, and you want to know whether you might be able to file a workers’ compensation claim to collect benefits to remunerate you for your hospital bills, lost work time and productivity, rehab and therapy bills, and so forth. The answer depends on the nature of the accident and the business (or lack thereof) that you were doing.
As a San Francisco Bay Area driver who’s somewhat confused about your insurance obligations, you have likely encountered the concept of the uninsured/underinsured motorist policy (UM/UIM). This coverage can provide you with a modicum of protection, if an underinsured driver hurts you or damages your vehicle – or leaves the scene of the accident. Continue reading