January 27, 2026 / Car Accidents
You may have noticed that some vehicles in California do not display a front license plate. This has led to confusion about whether a front license plate is actually required under California law. The short answer is yes: for most vehicles registered in California, a front license plate is legally required. The fact that some […]
Read moreJanuary 5, 2026 / Personal Injury
Most people rarely think about their tailbone—until it starts causing pain. While it may not be the first injury that comes to mind after a car accident or slip and fall, the tailbone can be seriously damaged by traumatic impact. In these situations, a personal injury attorney can help determine whether the injury is connected […]
Read moreDecember 22, 2025 / Car Accidents
After a minor car accident, many people assume they can handle everything on their own. That’s especially true if no one appears seriously injured and the damage seems minimal. In California, however, even low-impact collisions can raise legal and financial issues that aren’t immediately obvious. Understanding when to hire a car accident lawyer can be […]
Read moreNovember 19, 2025 / Personal Injury
In the United States, more than one in four adults lives with a disability. Whether a disability affects mobility, cognition, or overall independence, understanding these conditions can be crucial when seeking compensation for long-term impacts. Learn more about what medical conditions often qualify in personal injury and long-term disability cases. 1. Musculoskeletal Conditions Musculoskeletal conditions […]
Read moreOctober 7, 2025 / Car Accidents
Diminished value claims in California allow drivers who were not at fault in a car accident to recover the loss in their vehicle’s market value after repairs are made. This loss occurs because even well-repaired cars typically suffer a drop in resale or trade-in value due to accident history, impacting owners financially beyond repair costs. […]
Read moreOctober 1, 2025 / Car Accidents
Choosing to proceed and file a claim for damages after a crash without any legal counsel is risky at best; procedural missteps can lead to your case’s denial, and even if it progresses, you could inadvertently resolve it for far less than you need or deserve. The thing is, knowing for certain whether you need […]
Read moreSeptember 10, 2025 / Car Accidents
If you have been involved in a car wreck in California, you may notice in the crash report that a driver is cited for “speed unsafe for conditions” under California Vehicle Code 22350. Also known as the Basic Speed Law, CVC 22350 is a statute that prohibits drivers from driving at a speed that is […]
Read moreSeptember 8, 2025 / Car Accidents
As personal injury attorneys, here’s a scenario that we see a lot: You’re in a car accident. You stop, exchange information with the other driver, and call 911. A police officer comes by the accident scene and checks in briefly. You want to get home because the accident is stressful and overwhelming. Later, you call […]
Read moreSeptember 5, 2025 / Pedestrian Accidents
Common Questions and Answers About Pedestrian Laws in California Of all traffic-related death in California, pedestrians account for over twenty-five percent. Many people rely on their own two feet as a mode of transportation, to get to their job or the store. As personal injury attorneys, we unfortunately see many serious injuries and deaths from […]
Read moreSeptember 3, 2025 / Personal Injury
Mercado Kramer, LLP’s attorneys know how to make insurance companies pay up. Clients frequently come to us because they are hurt and have been offered a settlement of only a couple thousand dollars – and in the end, we settle their case for tens of thousands of dollars, or more. Other times, insurance companies refuse […]
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