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Yesterday’s rainstorm was somewhat of an anomaly when it comes to Southern California weather. However, the downpour, the conditions on the road, and the confusion of the cars I saw, I thought it warranted some helpful tips. Driving in the rain, especially in Southern California can be difficult. Especially since…

Not many people know what goes into the valuation of their cars when their car is totaled in an accident. When you have been in an accident and you contact the insurance company to open a file, they will then assign an insurance adjuster to open your claim. Once the…

We talk a lot about insurance companies and insurance adjusters in our office and here on the site. Not many people are familiar with what insurance adjusters do and how that affects your case. Before working for an accident lawyer, I never knew what the role of an insurance adjuster…

I bought a new car last year and when I went to get a quote from my insurance company, I was surprised by the fact that my minimum increased by nearly two times. I was informed that since I was purchasing a newer car, that certain liability coverage was now…

Is it illegal to wear headphones while driving? the short answer: yes! Believe it or not, there is a California Vehicle code that prohibits those who are operating a motor vehicle as well as a riding a bicycle from wearing headphones. According to our accident attorney, this law took effect…

Lane splitting in California has become a bit of a debate over the last few years. Living in Orange County, where the weather is usually nice 80% of the time, you see motorcycles on the freeway all the time. Working for an auto accident attorney here in Orange County has…

What is mediation? So many of the clients that contact a personal injury lawyer in our firm have this question. Believe it or not, mediation is a much simpler process than having to file a lawsuit. the positives of mediation greatly outweigh any negatives. for instance, mediation is less expensive,…

Concussions happen more often than people think. and they are not limited to sports. Did you know that you can get a concussion even if you are involved in a minor accident? Today, a car accident lawyer at Silverthorne Attorneys is going to go over the warning signs of a…

Clocks turned back one hour this past weekend. and I have to tell you, it had been quite a long time since I have seen that much traffic in South Orange County. So, I got to thinking, maybe people need more time to adjust to commuting in the dark. as…

We don’t want to say that a minor car accident isn’t a big deal. in fact, did you know that you can be seriously injured even if the person who hits you is only going 5mph? It’s true! Injuries such as whiplash are common in minor accidents. Every car accident…