Yepremyan Law Firm

TL;DR: A rear-end collision settlement can range from a few thousand dollars for minor injuries to significantly more for serious or permanent injuries. There’s no standard payout because every case is different. Your settlement depends on factors like medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and available insurance coverage. In California, you may still qualify for ...

TL;DR: A bad faith insurance claim can arise when an insurance company unreasonably handles a valid claim or fails to deal with it fairly. A denial by itself doesn’t automatically mean bad faith. The circumstances surrounding the decision matter, including whether the insurer properly investigated the claim, considered the available evidence, communicated with you, and had a ...

TL;DR: Getting your car repaired after an accident doesn’t always mean it’s worth exactly what it was before the crash. Even if the repairs are done properly, a vehicle with an accident history may be worth less when you eventually try to sell or trade it in. That difference is known as diminished value. Depending on the circumstances, a driver may be able to pursue a diminis...

TL;DR: A QME and AME are both doctors who evaluate medical disputes in California workers’ compensation cases, but they are chosen differently. A QME is selected through the state’s QME process, while an AME is a doctor both sides agree to use. Knowing the difference can help you understand what to expect and why the type of evaluation matters for your claim.