Why Your Medical Bills and Your Recoverable Damages Are Two Different Numbers Key Takeaways: The Howell paid rule, from Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. (2011) 52 Cal.4th 541, limits recovery of past medical
Understanding What an Estate Can Still Claim After a Fatal Accident in California Key Takeaways: A California survival action recovers losses a decedent sustained before death. Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 377.34(a), this generally
When a Drunk Driver Hits an Uninsured Motorist: The Prop 213 Carve-Out Few Drivers Know About Key Takeaways: California’s Proposition 213, codified at Civil Code § 3333.4, generally bars uninsured vehicle owners and certain uninsured
How California Juries Decide Whether a Product’s Design Was Too Dangerous Key Takeaways: CACI 1204 is the California jury instruction for strict-liability design-defect cases under the risk-benefit theory, asking whether a product’s design risks outweigh
California summers bring an explosion of outdoor events. From massive county fairs to beach concerts, street fairs, firework displays, and other community gatherings, these events draw tens of thousands of visitors over the busy summer
Why Bisnar Chase Handles Newport Beach Bicycle Accident Claims Differently If you were hit while riding along Pacific Coast Highway, Back Bay Drive, or Newport Boulevard, the real question is not just “what are my
When a “Small” Sidewalk Crack Becomes the Center of Your Injury Case Key Takeaways: The trivial defect doctrine in California allows courts to determine that a walkway irregularity was too minor to create substantial risk,
The coronavirus pandemic brought out the worst in drivers not just in California but also across the United States, and the consequence has been deadly for pedestrians, according to a new report released by the
Losing a Loved One to a Public Agency’s Negligence: The Six-Month Clock You Cannot Ignore Key Takeaways: When a California public entity may be responsible for a loved one’s death, families must present a written
Understanding Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Commercial Truck Crash Key Takeaways: Yes, multiple parties can be sued after a San Bernardino truck accident because commercial crashes rarely have a single cause, and California
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