Recent Posts in Auto Accident Category
Posted on Dec 4, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
If you sign blank authorizations, you may be waiving your right to privacy. You should consult an attorney before signing any such documents. Normally, an insurance company will not pay any money ...
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Posted on Nov 20, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
The Law Offices of Rene H. Pimentel as well as many other firms charge on a “contingent fee” basis. This means you do not pay unless you win some compensation, the attorney will charge you ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
There are time limits to filing various types of claims – usually two years after the accident, but you may wish to retain the services of an attorney to gather evidence and negotiate with the ...
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Posted on Oct 23, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
If the other driver was at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for all out of pocket expenses that were caused by the accident such as car damage, medicines, doctor visits, hospital expenses, ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
If the other driver is at fault, your own policy will pay for your personal injuries – if you have “uninsured motorist” or “medical payments” coverage. If the other ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
There are two major types of insurance: “liability” and “collision”. If you are not at fault, the other driver’s liability insurance pays for your car damage and/or ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
A check up may be a good idea for both of you and your passengers. You could be injured and not know it right away. If you don’t have health insurance, your auto insurance may pay your health ...
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Posted on Aug 28, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
No. You may think you are the cause of the accident, but there may be issues of which you are not aware or issues of "comparative negligence." Comparative negligence is a partial legal ...
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Posted on Aug 14, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Personal Injury Attorney in Riverside, CA
If I have a car accident, what information should I get at the scene? Be sure to get as much correct and complete information as you can at the scene of the accident. You and the other driver are ...
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