San Diego Personal Injury Law Podcast with Dan Fulkerson

I’m thrilled to introduce you to Teddy. He’s an adorable bulldog that Attorney Dan Fulkerson rescued with the help of Rescue Love Bulldogs, a San Diego-based organization committed to providing medical care and loving homes for bulldogs in need.

Today I’m discussing the importance of car seats and their proper installation. As you know, a car seat saves young children’s lives in the event of an accident. You can take your car and car seat to your local fire department, and they will ensure your car seat is properly installed. If you’re ever involved in a car accident, the at-fault party must replace the car seat even if it was unoccupied during the collision.

Many view personal injury attorneys as sharks who are just out to make a buck. We’ve heard all the stereotypes, and we found that they were unfortunately true. This is why Batta Fulkerson has always had the goal of keeping things fair for our clients. We tell them from the outset that we will never take more than what they receive from a settlement, and we won’t be paid unless they are.

We have always strived to do everything we can for our clients, and lately, that has meant changing our office location as well. We have wanted to get out of downtown San Diego because of parking issues and difficult one-day streets. I’m excited to announce that we’re renovating a new office building as we speak! We will be switching to our new office in Mission Hills in April.

Some attorneys get paid through billable hours. Others get paid through retainers. Personal injury attorneys work on contingency agreements, but many end up taking advantage of their clients and taking much more than they deserve. Here at Batta Fulkerson, we do things a little differently and never take a dollar more for our fees than what our client will receive in a settlement after their medical bills are paid for.

At Batta Fulkerson, we get to work right away when clients approach us with a case. This is because we understand the importance of being proactive. Preparing and executing a plan of action from the start is a must, which is why we take it upon ourselves to resolve cases as quickly as possible. Insurance companies have myriad professionals at their disposal, meaning that if they’re given the chance to delay a case, they will. The energetic legal team at Batta Fulkerson won’t allow this to happen. It is our priority to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

During the litigation process, one of the most critical components is our ability to access a client’s medical records. Having information about past injuries will make it much easier for our defense teams to advocate for you. Even just having basic records helps. To learn more, watch this short video. If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Learn more: https://battafulkerson.com/whats-the-most-important-aspect-of-the-litigation-process/ Learn more about Batta Fulkerson: https://battafulkerson.com/about/ Need legal Advice? Contact us today: https://battafulkerson.com/contact/

Here at Batta Fulkerson, we do not discriminate or take cases based on their value. That means if you’re injured, your case could be worth $10,000, $15,000, $100,000, or even $1 million—it doesn’t matter, because we’re going to help you. We will never turn a client away because their case isn’t worth enough money. That said, we will only take cases that we feel we can add value to. By that, I mean if you come to us to evaluate your case and we determine that we won’t be able to help you recover more in the end than you’d be able to on your own, we won’t take the case. We want to make sure that we are doing the best by all of our clients and the community.

The term "common carriers" might sound unfamiliar, but you have, without a doubt, used these services on many occasions. Common carriers are public transportation services like Uber, Lyft, taxis, buses, and planes. Have you ever thought about the standard of care they owe to you and their other passengers, though? Learn more: https://battafulkerson.com/an-importa... Learn more about Batta Fulkerson: https://battafulkerson.com/about/ Need legal Advice? Contact us today: https://battafulkerson.com/contact/

For all the good social media does in our lives, there are forces that will use the innocuous pictures and videos we post to gain an advantage over us. I’m referring specifically to personal injury cases. Nowadays, defense attorneys along with insurance companies can see your life in full view courtesy of social media. So, when you make a claim, you can bet they’ll be snooping around for content to use against you. Learn more: https://battafulkerson.com/how-social... Learn more about Batta Fulkerson: https://battafulkerson.com/about/ Need legal Advice? Contact us today: https://battafulkerson.com/contact/

As you know, our law firm specializes in helping accident victims get the medical care they need. Today, though, we want to talk to you about our other mission: giving back to our community. Over the years, we’ve lent a hand to many nonprofits and other charitable organizations, and we want to thank you for helping us do this. Learn more about Batta Fulkerson: https://battafulkerson.com/about/ Need legal Advice? Contact us today: https://battafulkerson.com/contact/

Sellers may be surprised to learn that about a quarter of all listings in our area either expire or are pulled from the MLS after first entering the market. Are there strategies to combat this when it’s your turn to sell your home? As a matter of fact, there are. Today I’ll go over the three strategies that will help lead to a successful sale. The first is to price your home correctly based upon the sale prices of comparable homes. But be cautious: Sale prices of similar homes in the area should be your gauge, not what a home may have been listed for before the sale. Learn more: https://battafulkerson.com/how-health-insurance-subrogation-can-affect-you/ Learn more about Batta Fulkerson: https://battafulkerson.com/about/ Need legal Advice? Contact us today: https://battafulkerson.com/contact/

Many families in the San Diego area have a problem—their children are being fed during the week, thanks to lunches provided by public schools, but on the weekends, some are struggling to provide consistent meals to their kids. Angela Brannon-Batista noticed this issue and set out to put a stop to it. Her nonprofit, “It’s All About the Kids”, provides families with healthy food and produce to take home for the weekend, but it needs your help to continue to provide this service to the community.

Today we’ve brought in our very own Dave Cain to tell you what makes Batta Fulkerson unique compared to other law firms. Dave previously worked at an Am Law 100 firm that practiced corporate law, and he never actually saw any clients while he was there. That all changed, however, once he joined us.

If you get into an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, will you be covered? You may not know this, but uninsured/underinsured coverage is actually an additional coverage. Luckily, it provides you a lot of protection for not a lot of money. To make it even better, the coverage goes with you no matter where you go.

Although car insurance can be expensive, you need to have it. If you lack insurance and get into an auto accident, even if it isn’t your fault, you'll still be responsible for the damages to your vehicle. You can't recover the money for these general damages.

Uber and Lyft have made life a whole lot easier for us. Although ridesharing has become a common means of transportation, there are issues that arise from time to time. If you’re ever in a situation where you are in an Uber or Lyft that gets into an accident, it’s important to know that you’re covered. Both companies have a million-dollar policy on both sides. This means that no matter who is at fault, you are covered by their insurance.

Were you recently in an accident that was not your fault? You may be wondering what insurance company you should be talking with to get your vehicle repaired. Our advice is to always use your personal insurance carrier. All you would have to do is pay the deductible and you can get your car fixed easily.

Today we want to take a moment to introduce the newest associate of the Batta Fulkerson Law Group: Taylor Gaines. Taylor will share a little about himself and talk about why he joined our team. Taylor is a San Diego native who worked the first five and a half years of his career in the criminal system. Once he transitioned into the civil justice system, he wanted to join a firm that was committed to helping people. Fortunately for Taylor and our team, he did.

Personal injury lawyers are not all the same. While some law groups strive to take on as many clients as possible and care less about the quality of the representation, Batta Fulkerson is different. We look for cases from primarily auto accidents and require that you are a good person.

When a child receives a settlement as the result of an accident, how does the legal system ensure that their best interests are protected? Actually, minors may be legally safeguarded through child advocacy and through a process called a “minor’s compromise.” Today I will define each of these terms and discuss their particular importance.

We receive a lot of questions regarding police reports. In particular, people ask us about the validity of these reports and how you can counter a report that falsely lists you as at-fault after an accident. One of the most important things to realize is that the conclusion found in the report is merely the police’s opinion based on information gathered from the scene.

Today I want to talk to you about uninsured motorist coverage—what it is and how it benefits you. Uninsured motorist coverage is a coverage you can opt into with your own insurance carrier. If you’re in an accident and the at-fault party doesn’t have any insurance to cover your losses, it really comes in handy.

Today I want to talk to you about uninsured motorist coverage—what it is and how it benefits you. Uninsured motorist coverage is a coverage you can opt into with your own insurance carrier. If you’re in an accident and the at-fault party doesn’t have any insurance to cover your losses, it really comes in handy.

We are proud to give back to the San Diego community. There are a number of different charitable organizations we are involved with in the area that we want to talk about today. One of our favorites is Urban Angels. They not only feed the homeless, they help them get back on their feet too.

Unfortunately, the landscape of personal injury attorneys in San Diego and across California has been in a dismal state for some time now. Too many law offices will take the lion’s share of a client’s settlement, leaving the injured person with mere scraps of what they deserve. At Batta Fulkerson, we think this is unacceptable.

Do you need an attorney if you’re injured in an accident? We have a couple scenarios to share with you today to help you understand your options moving forward. If you’re in an accident and the only thing that’s been damaged is the car, you probably don’t need an attorney. If you are injured, that’s a different story.

Unless you’ve been in an accident that resulted in your injury, you probably don’t know what health insurance subrogation is. Today, I’m going to talk about what that means and how we can help you through the process. Subrogation occurs when the at-fault party in your injury pays you a recovery after your insurance has already covered your medical bills. It means that you are obligated to pay back your insurance. If you don’t, your provider could cancel your insurance benefits.

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