Victim in an accident involving a drunk driver?

Victim in an accident involving a drunk driver? If you are a victim of an accident and the driver of the other car is convicted of drunk driving, not only will the car insurance company help compensate you for your injuries but you are also entitled to get victim restitution through the district attorney's office. For more information, contact Attorney Angelo F. Campano at 661-945-5300 or email us at acampano@campanolaw.com.

Proposition 213?.....What does that mean?

The car insurance company said I am a "prop 213". What does that mean?

Proposition 213 is a law that generally says you cannot recover for your pain and suffering in the car accident because you did not have car insurance at the time of the accident. Generally, that is correct but there are several exceptions to this rule and you may fall into one of those exceptions. Until you have spoken with a lawyer versed in this area do not rely on what the other guy's insurance tells you because that insurance company is there to help the other driver not you even though you are the victim. For more information or help with your accident call Attorney Angelo Campano at 661-945-5300 or email us at acampano@campanolaw.com.

You heard of DUI? How about BUI?

In California, DUI stands for driving under the influence. Some may think that DUI only happens when driving a car. But California also has BUI which is short for bicycling under the influence. So, drinking is drinking and whether you do it driving or riding a bike, the law is the same; it could be a crime. (See California vehicle code 21200 (a).)

(Attorney Angelo F. Campano / Tel: 661-945-5300/ acampano@campanolaw.com)

Victim of Hit & Run?

Victim of Hit & Run? Even if you never find out who caused the accident, you may have a right to have your medical bills paid and also be compensated by your own insurance company. In order to protect that right, many insurance companies (maybe even your own) requires that you report the hit and run to the police within 24 hours and then contact your insurance company and report the accident within 30 days. Contact Campano Law Group, at acampano@campanolaw.com or call 661-945-5300 for more information.

Questions and answers about bike riding and car accidents in California:

Questions and answers about bike riding and car accidents in California:

Question: When I am riding a bicycle, and if hit by a car with no insurance, can my own car insurance help me? help pay my medical bills?

Answer: Yes, if you have under-insured (“UIM”) or uninsured motorist coverage (“UM”).
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Another question: What if I miss time from work because I am hurt? Can my own car insurance company help me get back the money I missed from working?

Another Answer: Yes, if you have under-insured (“UIM”) or uninsured motorist coverage (“UM”).
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Last question: Does this UIM / UM insurance help compensate me for my personal pain and suffering?

Last, but not least, answer: Yes, if you have this UIM / UM type of car insurance.

Car driver’s beware: California State law does not require bicycle riders to ride in the same direction as traffic.

          In the recent California Appellate Court case of Micheal Spriesterbach v. Janice Holland, the Appellate Court held that there is no California State law that requires people riding bicycles to ride in the same direction as traffic. But, if the county or city laws require it, then the bicycle rider has to ride in the same direction as traffic.

          So, whether or not a bicycle rider is at fault, if they are riding against traffic and get hurt, will depend on the county laws where the accident happened, and the city ordinances, if any, concerning bicycle riders. In one case our firm had that involved  a bicycle rider hit by a car, our investigation required us to go to city hall and pull out the zoning and any variances for that particular street where the accident happened because the county and city laws were not clear and the city was rezoning certain neighborhoods near where the accident happened.