Personal Injury Blog

California roads are shared by a growing number of cyclists, whether riding for exercise, leisure, or daily commuting. With that growth comes a greater risk of collisions when drivers and cyclists are not clear on the rules. Right-of-way laws are often misunderstood, and unfortunately, that confusion can lead to severe injuries. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we represent individuals who have been injured in bicycle accidents across Southern California. Many of these

Driving or riding a bicycle in California requires full attention to your surroundings. Listening to music or taking calls with both ears covered by headphones might seem harmless, but it can interfere with a driver’s or cyclist’s ability to detect hazards, hear sirens, or respond to warning signals. For this reason, California law prohibits the use of headphones that cover both ears while operating a vehicle or bicycle. At the Law Offices of Brent W.

When someone is injured in a car accident, medical care often comes before anything else. For those without health insurance or the ability to pay out of pocket, getting the treatment they need can feel out of reach. That is where medical liens come into play. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we frequently work with clients who receive treatment on a lien basis. Understanding how medical liens work and how they can

If you are injured in a car accident, one of your first concerns may be how to pay for medical care. Emergency room visits, follow-up treatment, therapy, and diagnostic tests can be expensive, especially if you are unsure which insurance applies or whether your health insurance will even cover accident-related care. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we help our clients understand how different types of insurance coverage work after a crash. Below,

If you have been injured in a car accident, keeping clear and complete records of your medical expenses is one of the most important steps you can take to support your personal injury claim. Insurance companies will not take your word for it, they require proof. The more organized your documentation is, the stronger your case can be. At the Law Offices of Brent W. Caldwell, we guide clients through the process of gathering and

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