October 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 […]
Read moreSeptember 2, 2025 / Car Accidents
When you get hurt in a car wreck in California, and someone else is at fault, you have a right to ask for payment for your property damage, medical bills, time lost from work, and your pain and suffering. Pain and suffering can often be the most valuable part of a personal injury settlement. Your […]
Read moreAugust 1, 2025 / Personal Injury
If you were hurt in an accident in Monterey County, you may be wondering: What is the average settlement amount in a personal injury case? While every case is unique, settlements often range from a few thousand dollars to well over $100,000, depending on the severity of the injuries and other case-specific factors. California follows […]
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