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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
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
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 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 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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