Personal Injury

Dealing with Insurance Adjusters: What Not to Say After an Accident

Insurance adjusters sound friendly on the phone. They express concern about your injuries. They promise quick resolution if you just cooperate. Don’t be fooled. Adjusters work for insurance companies, not for you. Their job is to pay you as little as possible. Every word you say becomes part of their strategy to minimize your claim. […]

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E-Bike and E-Scooter Accidents: Who’s Liable in California?

E-bikes and e-scooters are everywhere in California. They’re fast, convenient, and increasingly dangerous. Emergency rooms see growing numbers of riders with serious injuries. Pedestrians get struck on sidewalks. Cars collide with riders who appear suddenly in traffic. The technology outpaced the laws, creating confusion about who’s responsible when accidents happen. How California Law Treats E-Bikes

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California Statute of Limitations: Deadlines for Filing Injury Claims

The statute of limitations is a deadline. Miss it, and your injury claim dies. No exceptions, no extensions, no matter how strong your case. California sets specific time limits for filing different types of injury lawsuits. These deadlines start running from the date of injury or when you discovered the harm. Understanding which deadline applies

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Hiring a Lawyer vs. Handling Your Own Injury Claim: Real Cost Analysis

After an accident, one question dominates: should you hire a lawyer or handle the claim yourself? The answer depends on your case complexity, injury severity, and what you’re willing to risk. Some cases are straightforward enough to handle alone. Others require legal expertise to get fair compensation. Understanding the real costs and benefits of each

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Pacific Coast Highway Accidents: Why PCH Is One of California’s Deadliest Roads

Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most beautiful drives in America. It’s also one of the deadliest. As car accident lawyers, we know this.  The 21-mile stretch of PCH running through Malibu has claimed 61 lives since 2010. Between 2011 and 2023, 170 people were killed or seriously injured on this scenic coastal road.

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What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Car Accident in California

The first 24 hours after a car accident determine everything. What you do in that window affects your medical recovery, your ability to prove fault, and the compensation you’ll receive. Most accident victims make critical mistakes because they’re in shock or don’t know what steps to take. Take these actions immediately to protect your rights

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Slip and Fall Accidents at Santa Monica Hotels and Restaurants: Who Is Liable?

Slip-and-fall injuries are more common in Santa Monica than most people realize. The city welcomes millions of visitors every year to its beachfront hotels, upscale restaurants, and the iconic Third Street Promenade. With so much foot traffic and hospitality-focused businesses, dangerous conditions can appear suddenly — a spilled drink on a restaurant floor near the

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Santa Monica Ends Free Meter Parking for Clean-Air Vehicles

Santa Monica just closed a long chapter in local transportation policy: as of October 1, 2025, cars with California Clean Air Vehicle (CAV) decals no longer get free time at city-operated parking meters. For more than two decades, that perk was a signature local nudge toward cleaner transportation. Now it’s gone—and thousands of residents, workers,

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