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Clear answers to the questions we hear most from injured Californians and their families, from a former insurance defense attorney.
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Workers’ Comp vs. a Third-Party Claim: Getting Full Compensation for a Work Injury
Workers’ compensation covers some losses from a job injury, but not all of them. When someone other than your employer is at fault, you may have more options.
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Slip and Fall in a Store: What You Need to Prove
A fall in a grocery store or shopping center is not automatically the store’s fault. Here is what an injured shopper has to show.
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Hit-and-Run in California: Your Options When the Driver Flees
A hit-and-run leaves you with injuries and no one to send the bill to. Your own uninsured motorist coverage may be the answer.
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Should You Give a Recorded Statement to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company?
An adjuster calls and asks to record your account of the crash. Before you agree, here is what that statement is really for.
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Uber and Lyft Accidents in California: Whose Insurance Pays?
Rideshare insurance depends on what the driver was doing at the moment of the crash. Here is how the coverage periods work.
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Injured by a City, County, or Transit Agency? The Six-Month Rule
Claims against California public agencies have a much shorter deadline than ordinary injury claims. Missing it can end your case.
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Lane Splitting and Motorcycle Accident Claims in California
Lane splitting is legal in California, but insurers still use it to blame riders. Here is how it affects fault.
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Medical Liens and Health Insurance Reimbursement in an Injury Settlement
Your health insurer or a hospital may expect to be repaid from your settlement. Here is how liens work and why they can often be reduced.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in California?
California sets firm deadlines for injury claims, and some are much shorter than people expect. Here is what to know.