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Articles in the Personal Injury category.
Personal Injury
Apr 10, 2026
The Eggshell Plaintiff Rule and Pre-Existing Conditions in California
Defendants frequently argue that an injured plaintiff was already fragile and that the collision merely "aggravated" something pre-existing. California's eggshell-plaintiff rule limits how far that defense can go. A short overview.
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Personal Injury
Mar 24, 2026
The Six-Month Government Claims Deadline: A Trap for Injured Californians
California's Government Claims Act requires a written claim to a public entity within six months of an incident. Miss the deadline and the right to sue may be lost. A short overview of when it applies and what to do.
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Personal Injury
Mar 13, 2026
Medical Liens After a Personal-Injury Settlement: What Comes Out Before You Do
A personal-injury settlement check is rarely the figure the client takes home. Medical liens, insurance reimbursement claims, and statutory liens come out first. A short overview of how the principal liens work and what counsel does about them.
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Personal Injury
Feb 13, 2026
Wrongful-Death Claims in California: Who Can File and What They Recover
California's wrongful-death statute defines a specific list of survivors who may sue when a family member's death is caused by another's negligence — and a specific framework for what is recoverable. A short walkthrough.
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Personal Injury
Feb 10, 2026
Pure Comparative Fault in California: Why Partial Fault Almost Always Helps the Plaintiff
California abandoned all-or-nothing contributory negligence in 1975. The pure-comparative-fault rule that replaced it means that even a plaintiff who shares some fault can still recover — proportionally reduced.
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Personal Injury
Feb 3, 2026
California's Survival-Action Window Closed January 1, 2026
From 2022 through 2025, California temporarily allowed pain, suffering, and disfigurement damages in survival actions. That window closed on January 1, 2026 — and the date the injured person died determines which rule applies.
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Personal Injury
Dec 30, 2025
Slip-and-Falls in Wet Weather: California Premises Liability After a Storm
Wet floors and tracked-in rain produce a disproportionate share of California slip-and-fall injuries each winter. A short overview of the standard, what businesses generally have to do, and what to document if you are hurt.
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Personal Injury
Dec 12, 2025
Pedestrian Accidents in California: Right of Way and the Comparative-Fault Question
California is a pedestrian-friendly state in its traffic laws — but injured pedestrians still face comparative-fault arguments that can reduce or contest their recoveries. A short overview of right-of-way rules and the typical defense playbook.
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Personal Injury
Nov 18, 2025
Holiday Premises Liability: What California Stores Owe You
California businesses owe a duty of reasonable care to invitees, and the holiday season concentrates the conditions that produce premises-liability claims. A short overview of what stores owe customers, and what to document if you are hurt.
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Personal Injury
Oct 31, 2025
UM/UIM Coverage in California: Why Your Own Auto Policy Often Matters Most
When the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough, the injured driver's own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is often the difference between an adequate recovery and an inadequate one. A short overview of how UM/UIM works in California.
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Personal Injury
Oct 7, 2025
When the Insurance Company Ignores You: Practical Steps Before Filing Suit
After a California injury claim is presented, insurers sometimes go quiet for weeks or months. A short guide to what is normal, what is not, and the next steps that put pressure on a stalled claim.
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Personal Injury
Sep 12, 2025
California Dog-Bite Law: Strict Liability and What It Actually Means
California is a strict-liability state for dog bites — the owner is generally responsible regardless of whether the dog had bitten anyone before. A short overview of the rule, the narrow defenses, and the practical implications.
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Personal Injury
Sep 9, 2025
Bicycle and E-Scooter Injuries in San Diego: Who Pays When You Are Hurt
Riders, drivers, scooter rental companies, and cities all have different obligations on California streets. A short overview of how fault and coverage typically sort out when a bicycle or e-scooter rider is injured.
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Personal Injury
Aug 29, 2025
California's Higher Auto Liability Limits and the 20-Day Disclosure Rule
Two changes that took effect for California auto cases in 2025 — doubled liability minimums and a 20-day insurance disclosure deadline — meaningfully change how injured Californians evaluate and pursue claims.
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Personal Injury
Jul 29, 2025
First Steps After a California Car Crash
A practical, non-lawyer-speak checklist for the first 72 hours after a collision in California — what to do at the scene, what to do at urgent care, and what to avoid saying to insurance companies.
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Personal Injury
Jul 15, 2025
California's Two-Year Personal Injury Deadline (and the Six-Month One Most People Miss)
Most California personal-injury claims have a two-year filing window — but if a public entity may be liable, the real deadline is six months. A short tour of the deadlines that matter.
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