Helpful Legal Resources
Car Accident Resources
What To Do After A Car Accident
Read this list of actions to take and NOT to take after being in a car accident, to keep you safe and maximize
your potential compensation.
Who is at Fault in an Uncommon Car Accident?
Watch animations of unusual car accidents in which the car at fault and the car with the right-of-way may not
immediately
be obvious. Read our opinion on who might be considered in the wrong and our references to the California State
Law that backs
them up.
Negotiation Tips When Dealing With Car Insurance Companies
Insurance Companies are for-profit institutions, and often value making money over protecting victims and ensuring
fair compensation. Read this list to see how you can most effectively deal with insurance companies.
Top Causes of Car Accidents
This article lists the top causes of car accidents and how to avoid them.
OC Car Accident Statistics 2009-2014
A list of Orange County Car Accident Statistics as reported by the California Highway Patrol's Statewide
Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS)
Interactive Car Accident Case Timeline
A info-graphic of the events and process of a car accident personal injury case - whether filing a lawsuit or
demanding a settlement from an insurance company.
Interactive Car Accident Case Timeline
An interactive animated Timeline of the events and process of a car accident personal injury case - whether filing
a lawsuit or demanding a settlement from an insurance company.
The Legality of Balance Billing
California Emergency Room physicians are not allowed to balance bill their patients, and there is legislation in
place to prevent patients from receiving surprise bills from in-network hospital doctors that are not covered by
insurance.
The Legal Process
What is the Value of my Personal Injury Claim?
A list of the 7 primary factors that affect the value of your personal injury claim, and a description of
circumstances that can lead to a large settlement.
Understanding Comparative Negligence
Comparative negligence is a rule of law which is used in shared-blame accident cases. Find out how courts assign accident fault, and how this will impact your compensation claim.
What is Gap Insurance?
What is gap insurance and how does it work? Find out everything you need to know about this form of coverage, the legal issues, and how it can be applied to vehicle accident claims.
How to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you don't know anything about hiring a personal injury lawyer, make sure you find the right people and ask the
right questions.
Personal Injury FAQs
For questions on the personal injury claim process, or to learn more about how to file a claim, visit the FAQs.
Should You Sign A Medical Lien?
Doctors and Hospitals may push you to sign a medical lien. We recommend against signing a lien. Read this article
for more information.
Preparing Your Personal Injury Claim
Read our article on how to best prepare for a personal injury claim that you are filing yourself.
Taking your Case to Small Claims Court
If you don't think your case will settle for a large amount of money, the best thing you might be able to do is to
take your case to small claims court.
Dictionary of Legal Terms
A list of many legal terms that are used in the personal injury field. If you come across a word you don't
understand, find it here.
Car Accident Prevention
California Motor Vehicle Codes (CVCs)
View this list of California Motor Vehicle Codes to learn more about safe driving.
List of Vehicles with Dangerous Defects
A list of cars with dangerous defects from the last 25 years.
Top 5 Car Safety Features
A list of 5 of the most important safety features in cars currently.
Misc. Resources
Bisnar Chase Blog
We update our blog with stories about car accidents, defective products, and other injury related news to keep you
up to date and safe from potential dangers.
Giving Back
Details of how Bisnar Chase has been giving back to our community for years and investing resources in making the
world a better place. Go here to find our scholarship opportunities!
Personal Injury Handbooks and Guides
John Bisnar and Brian Chase have written guides and reference books to help both injury victims and consumers of
defective products. Read more about them and find out how to order them here!
Attorney Referrals
If you're looking to generate additional income for your firm and you don't have a personal injury department, you
can refer us your cases! We've paid out referral fees in excess of $500,000 to several firms that have referred us
qualified cases!
Bisnar Chase Press Releases
Read more about the cases that Bisnar Chase has won and the ways that Bisnar Chase has been featured in the news.
