Tenge Law Firm Blog
Emotional Healing Following a Car Accident
Thu, September 13, 2018
For Ryan, it was just another normal day driving to the office. Luckily, traffic wasn’t too bad. He zoomed down Main Street heading for his office building. As he approached the last intersection, he looked up at the light making sure it was green and that the intersection was clear. As he entered the intersection, suddenly, CRASH! Another car plowed into the intersection, slamming into Ryan’s car.
What Is Workers’ Compensation?
Thu, September 06, 2018
Workers' compensation is a type of insurance every employer is mandated to carry. Workers’ comp is used when an employee is injured on the job. Whether it be the fault of the injured worker his or herself or the fault of a third-party, every injured workers is entitled to workers' comp benefits. (more…)
Statute of Limitations on Truck Accidents in California
Thu, August 30, 2018
California accidents can take a serious toll on injured victims. Unexpected medical expenses to treat physical injuries, losing out on earnings and wages while missing work to recover, and the stresses of trying to figure out how to make ends meet can compound an already tiresome situation. Fortunately, California allows victims of personal injury accidents to file lawsuits to recover compensation from at-fault parties. However, the time in which an accident victim may file a claim for damages is limited, and failing to take swift action could result in a complete bar on recovery. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, contact an experieRoundabout Accidents in and Around Fort Collins
Thu, August 23, 2018
The majority of roundabout accidents consist of: running off of the road, sideswipes, collisions when entering a roundabout, and low speed rear-end impacts. Nearly half of all of the running off of the road crashes involved single vehicle crashes when the vehicle collided with the center island. (more…)
Could New Federal Rules Help Prevent Truck Accidents?
Thu, August 16, 2018
The number of large trucks traveling on the roads of Southern California has increased along with the improved economy. As business has boomed, more and more trucks are hauling loads and making deliveries throughout the Inland Empire. The large trucks share the roads with smaller cars and pose dangers to the cars when they are changing lanes or exiting or entering freeways. (more…)Are You Eligible for a Personal Injury Compensation?
Thu, August 09, 2018
Many clients who often speak to lawyers and their paralegals are victims mostly of car accidents. Personal injury claims for car accident victims, include vehicles of all types. Victims usually, specifically want to know if the driver, or someone else, is even responsible to pay for any damages including sustained personal injury. If the accident is completely caused by another person, lawyers usually have a case in the bag. However, if the injury was caused only partially by another, that’s where the expertise of a personal injury lawyer comes in. We’ll give you information that will help. But you still need to consult a top-notch personal injury lawyCar Accident Personal Injury Claim – Should you Settle?
Thu, August 02, 2018
Being in a car accident is a tragic circumstance but what is even more tragic is when you are just an innocent bystander caught in the accident and you are not given the compensation that you are owed. This is often the prelude to a car accident personal injury claim and there are a lot of those around. But to be completely honest, only a few of these claims get to go to court. A lot of car accident personal injury claim is settled out of court. What is a settlement and is it applicable in your case? Reaching a settlement means that you, the aggrieved party, and the other party, the defendant, has reached an agreement in terms of the amounHow a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help After a Car Accident
Thu, July 26, 2018
Attorney Sherwin Arzani, a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, CA and owner of Citywide Law Group, explains what steps to take in the event of a car crash. After dipping to the lowest rate of car accident fatalities since World War II, California has seen a steady rise in car accident deaths over the past decade. California roads become more congested as the economy improves and drivers obtain gainful employment. A study by AAA indicates that anCould This Bipartisan Senate Bill Prevent Fatal Side Underride Crashes?
Wed, December 20, 2017
Underride crashes are a horrific type of truck accident. An underride crash occurs when a smaller passenger vehicle is forced underneath the rear or side of a tractor-trailer during a collision. The tops of passenger vehicles can be sheared off and occupants are often decapitated. In 1998, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandated rear guards on tractor-trailers to prevent rear underride accidents. However, there are no rules that require tractor-trailers to use side or front guards. More than 200 people are killed each year in side underride accidents.
Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have introduced
What is a contingency fee?
Mon, October 23, 2017
Contingency fees and contingency representation are things that you may only hear about in certain legal cases. Examples of such cases are personal injury cases, disability cases, and workers compensation litigation. The following is some additional information on the nature of a contingency fee so that you can gain a better understanding.
The Definition of a Contingency Fee
The simple definition of a contingency fee is that it’s a deferrable lawyer’s fee that is only payable if the attorney wins the case. Usually the fee is a percentage of the settlement or jury award that the lawyer, like a Read more