If you were injured in a car accident and had to miss work, you may have used paid time off (PTO) or sick leave to cover those missed days. Many people in this situation wonder if they can still claim lost wages in a personal injury case, even though they continued to receive a paycheck. The short answer is yes, you may still be entitled to recover the value of that missed time, even if
If you are involved in a car accident in California that was not your fault but you do not have valid auto insurance, your ability to recover compensation is limited even if the other driver is clearly to blame. California law punishes drivers who do not carry valid auto insurance, even when they are the victims in a crash. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we often speak with people who were injured
We are pleased to announce that the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell has opened a second location in Santa Ana. Our new office is located at 1930 Old Tustin Avenue, Suite A, Santa Ana, CA 92705 just a few minutes from the Orange County Superior Court’s Central Justice Center. This new space allows us to better support clients throughout North and Inland Orange County while staying close to the courthouse where much of our
Medical Payment Coverage, commonly called MedPay, is an optional type of auto insurance that can help pay for medical expenses after a car accident no matter who was at fault. In California, where accident-related healthcare costs can be significant, MedPay can provide important financial protection. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we help people who have been injured in car accidents understand all available sources of coverage. Knowing how MedPay works can make
Most people injured in a car accident do not realize just how much their choice of lawyer can affect the outcome of their case. Insurance companies are not only looking at the facts of your claim, they are also paying close attention to who is representing you. The attorney you choose sends a clear message about how seriously you intend to pursue your case. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we have seen
If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are more prone to injury than the average person, you may wonder how that affects your ability to recover damages after a car accident. Under California law, the Eggshell Plaintiff Rule provides protection in exactly this type of situation. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we regularly represent clients whose injuries were made worse due to existing health conditions. The insurance company may try to
Getting in a car accident is stressful enough. If your vehicle registration is expired at the time of the crash, it can add more complications. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we often hear from clients in California who are unsure how expired registration affects their ability to recover damages. Here is what you need to know. Driving With Expired Registration Is Illegal in California In California, it is against the law to
Auto insurance policies are designed to cover damages after a car accident, but what happens when the costs are higher than the at-fault driver’s coverage? At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we often help clients in California facing this exact situation, especially after serious or catastrophic injuries. If your car accident claim exceeds insurance limits, here is what you need to know. California Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements As of January 2025, California law
A contingency fee is a type of payment arrangement often used in personal injury cases. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we handle all injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means our clients do not pay any legal fees upfront. Instead, our fee is a percentage of the amount recovered at the end of the case. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. That is what people mean when