The Law Firm of R. Sam

06/05/2019

Hi folks, please check out our newest video! Please share! Thank you Voleak Phay for all your hard work!

11/25/2018

Didn't have auto insurance during an auto accident? Want to still be able to collect money for your pain and suffering? You can! Read here to learn more.

In California, you can still collect money for your pain and suffering even as an uninsured motorist. The general rule in California is that if you’re a driver and the owner of a vehicle in an auto accident and you do not have auto insurance,

08/03/2018

Hi folks, did you know that in Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, and Turlock, if you are a homeowner or an owner of real property, you can be held liable if someone injures themselves on the sidewalk that is in front of, abutting, or adjacent to your property? If you didn't, now you know! The City is NOT responsible. You are! This varies from city to city, but a majority of cities in California makes it your responsibility to fix that dangerous sidewalk. More to come on this later. But, hopefully, you will take steps to protect yourself. Happy Friday!!!!

07/27/2018

Hi folks, happy Friday! Just wanted to let you folks know that if you are in a car accident, you need to at least report it to the police. I know you want to be nice. I know you just want to get out of there. I know you just want to go home. But, it is extremely important you report it or you could be left paying your own medical bills!!!! The reason is that in some instances, the other person that caused the accident may not have valid insurance. What I mean is that they may show you an insurance card, you take a picture or you write the information down, then later on, when you go to make a claim against their insurance, it gets denied because it is not a valid insurance. Meaning, this person didn't pay their bill on time, they made up the card, it's someone else's insurance, etc...whatever the reason, it is simply not valid! Now you are stuck with injuries, medical bills, car repairs, towing, etc... Who pays for that? You will be! Unfortunately, I've seen this more times than I can count. However, if you report the accident to the police, your own insurance may be able to help! After all, why pay for years of insurance if you can't use it when you need it the most! But, you must comply with certain rules before your insurance will take effect! Here's my previous article.

Imagine you are driving and you are hit by another car and it takes off, but you are unable to identify that owner or driver or vehicle. What happens then? Are you covered by your own insurance? Who pays for your property damage? Who

07/25/2018

I just want to remind everybody that there is no law about having to give a recorded statement to the other party's insurance company. After an accident, things happen very fast and one of the first things that happens is a recorded statement. This can happen in any case, whether it is an auto accident, slip and fall, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, etc... But please understand that you are not doing yourself any favors by agreeing to a recorded statement. Here's my previous article on this subject.

Recorded Statements – Kill Your Case Before It Even Starts! Giving a recorded statement to the other person’s insurance company can kill your case before it even starts. After a car accident, you will receive a phone call from other insurance company requesting a recorded statement. Do

07/10/2018

Hi folks, I just want to take a moment to inform all our bicyclists out there about how to properly and lawfully ride on the road. Under California Law (and in most municipalities), when you ride your bike, you cannot ride your bike on the sidewalk. This is a very common misconception. Sidewalks are meant for pedestrians, not bicyclists. You must ride on the street and you must ride in the same direction as traffic. If you use the crosswalk to cross, you must get off your bike and walk your bike. Crosswalks, like sidewalks, are for pedestrians. More to come later when I get more time. But, please be mindful about the law. Remember, if you're injured in a traffic jam, call R. Sam! Have a good week everybody. Stay safe, keep hydrated. Please share.

06/06/2018

http://www.yourpersonalinjuryfirm.com/recorded-statements-kill-your-case-before-it-even-starts/

Recorded Statements – Kill Your Case Before It Even Starts! Giving a recorded statement to the other person’s insurance company can kill your case before it even starts. After a car accident, you will receive a phone call from other insurance company requesting a

05/31/2018

If you'r interested in learning about the complexities of personal injury law, here's a link to my recent blogs/posts that should be informative. It's also helpful for those that want to handle cases on their own. Most think it's pretty simple until they get into the middle of it and find out, oh well, it's not as simple as they thought. Remember: If you're injured in a traffic jam, call R. Sam.

Personal Injury Blog Recent Posts: get all the recent news regarding personal injury cases in California. The Law Firm of R Sam serves Modesto, Stockton, Merced, Sacramento, Fresno, and surrounding areas. Have suffered a personal injury? Give us a call for consultation and expert advice.

05/20/2018

http://www.yourpersonalinjuryfirm.com/towing-and-storage-fees/

When a car accident occurs, the bills start piling up immediately. Some of the bills that can quickly add up are the towing and storage fees for an inoperable car. A tow truck will come out to the scene of the accident and tow

04/22/2018

http://www.yourpersonalinjuryfirm.com/stockton-car-accident-statistics/

In 2015, there were 2,271 car accidents in Stockton, California, that caused an injury or a fatality. This was reported by the California Office of Traffic Safety. The 2015 study was the latest published statistical report. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is tasked

04/21/2018

http://www.yourpersonalinjuryfirm.com/modesto-car-accident-statistics/

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) conducted a study in Modesto, California, regarding injuries due to car accidents. It’s designed to help cities, like Modesto, identify traffic safety problems so that it can develop plans on how to combat those problems. It