If you were injured in a car accident in Los Angeles or the San Fernando Valley, one of the first questions you likely have is: how much is my case worth? The answer depends on several factors specific to California law — including your medical expenses, lost wages, and how the pain and suffering [...]
Perhaps more than any other vehicle on the road, motorcycles represent the quintessential American experience of feeling the wind in your face while riding at speeds that were once only imaginable (on a 2-wheeler, that is!). As of 2018, there were 8.3 million motorcycles registered in the United States and not surprisingly, California, along with [...]
There has been distracted driving as early as there has been driving but distraction due to cell phones has found a unique place in the distracted driving world. In 2019 alone, there were 3,142 automobile fatalities nationwide directly linked to distracted driving. Of the roughly 3,606 automobile fatalities in California in 2019, it is [...]
Speeding accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities throughout the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County. If you were injured in a speeding-related accident in Encino, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, or anywhere in the greater Los Angeles area, attorney Anthony Girgis at Girgis Law Firm, APC can [...]
Despite what the band Missing Persons wants you to believe, people do walk in Los Angeles. In fact, they walk all over California including on the roads and byways of the state and increasingly they are being hit by cars and unfortunately are dying as a result. Between 2014 and 2018, pedestrian deaths in California [...]
California is just second to Texas in the total number of lane miles it has in the state: an impressive 396,540 miles of roads throughout the state. While we would like to hope that all 396,540 miles of road are defect free and perfectly safe to drive on, the reality is that road design, [...]
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is one of the most important types of coverage you should have on your car insurance policy. The benefit in carrying it far outweighs its cost. It costs just a few extra dollars monthly on your premium and it protects you if you are involved in an accident with a driver who [...]
If you were injured in a car accident with an underinsured driver in the San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles County, you may be facing a difficult financial situation. Attorney Anthony Girgis at Girgis Law Firm, APC has over 16 years of experience helping accident victims navigate underinsured motorist claims throughout Encino, Van Nuys, [...]
Impaired driving is a national epidemic and one that has not spared Encino or Los Angeles. In fact, in 2016, the highest number of alcohol-related driving deaths in the state of California occurred in Los Angeles County. The year 2019 saw 1,066 total alcohol-related fatalities in California, a figure which does not include those drivers [...]
Rideshare accidents involving Uber and Lyft are increasingly common throughout the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County. If you were injured as a passenger, pedestrian, or driver in a rideshare accident in Encino, Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Northridge, or anywhere in Los Angeles, understanding your rights is critical. Attorney Anthony Girgis at Girgis [...]
