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As Discussed on KGET 17: Auto Insurance Coverage Types in California
Learn how auto insurance coverage types work in California: liability, collision, comprehensive, UM/UIM, new minimums, and why full coverage falls short.
Bakersfield Accident Lawyer: What to Do After an Accident in Kern County
What to do after any accident in Bakersfield: duties at the scene, reports, insurance, adjusters, comparative fault and deadlines, with links to guides for each accident type.
Clocks Fall Back Nov. 1: Darker Evenings, Higher Crash Risk and Your Rights in California
Daylight saving time ends November 1, 2026, and the commute home moves into the dark. What the crash data shows, what California law requires of drivers, walkers and cyclists after dark, and what to do if you are hit.
As Discussed on KGET 17: Injuries on Rental Property in California
Injuries on rental property in California: Alina Dermendjian on KGET 17 explains landlord duties, notice, and what to document after a fall.
Halloween Falls on a Saturday: Pedestrian Safety and Your Rights in California
Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday. What the research shows about pedestrian deaths on Halloween night, what California law requires of drivers, and what to do if your child is hit by a car.
As Discussed on KGET 17: Pedestrian Hit by a Car? What to Do in California
Pedestrian hit by a car in California? Learn the steps to take, right of way rules in the Vehicle Code, how fault is shared, and the deadlines that apply.
Los Angeles Speed Cameras Are Live: What They Mean If a Speeding Driver Hurts You
Los Angeles turned on its first speed cameras on October 26, 2026. Here is how the program works, why camera photos rarely help an injury claim, and what California law says when a speeding driver hurts you.
How to Report a Car Accident in California: Police, DMV and Insurance
The reports that follow a California car accident: police or CHP within 24 hours, the DMV SR-1 within 10 days, and notice to your own insurer.
How Long Does an Insurance Company Have to Settle a Claim in California?
The 15, 40 and 30-day deadlines California insurers must meet under 10 CCR 2695.5 and 2695.7, why injury claims still take months, and what to do about delay.