Monterey County Personal Injury Blog

October 1, 2025 / Car Accidents

What Does A Car Accident Lawyer Do?

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 […]

September 10, 2025 / Car Accidents

What Does “Speed Unsafe for Conditions” Mean? Learn About California Vehicle Code 22350.

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 […]

September 8, 2025 / Car Accidents

Why Is There No Police Report For My Car Accident in California?

As car accident lawyers, 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 […]

September 5, 2025 / Pedestrian Accidents

Common Questions and Answers About Pedestrian Laws in California

California Pedestrian Laws: Crosswalk Rules and Right of Way Explained Of all traffic-related deaths 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. Our personal injury attorneys in Salinas, CA, unfortunately, see many serious injuries […]

September 3, 2025 / Personal Injury

Why Insurance Companies Won’t Make You a Fair Offer

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 […]

September 2, 2025 / Car Accidents

Proposition 213: Why Not Having Vehicle Insurance Hurts Your Personal Injury Case

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 […]

August 1, 2025 / Personal Injury

What is the Average Personal Injury Settlement Amount in Monterey County, CA?

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 […]