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When wage loss doesn’t seem to add up

Past and future wage loss. What was and would have been versus what is and will be. Significant wage loss can drive case value. In a best-case scenario, your seriously injured client is a high-wage earner with indisputable wage loss. But how often is wage loss more nuanced? When wage loss is not crystal clear, it’s time to scrutinize the details.

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I feel your pain: the Gerry Spence method taken over the top

On Thursday, May 3, I met with Ms. B___ and her daughter. Ms. B___’s arm, specifically her radius, was shattered when she took a bad fall. Surgery, a plate, ten screws. I took notes as she told me how she could not work at the hospital for now and how difficult it was to care of herself. On Friday, May 4, I had a court appearance in Redwood City.

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The Stoic

The lawyers sat there, stunned. The doctor sat across from them, giving the couple time to absorb the information. Their three-year-old daughter’s cough and fever? Not pneumonia. Cancer. A tumor. A big one, crushing the little girl’s right lung. Rare – a few hundred reported cases. And tough odds. Chemo, a surgery, more chemo. A year-long process and the hope that it doesn’t recur… because recurrence with the particular cancer does not end well.

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Mar 19

Compensation Guide for Personal Injury Settlements in California

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If you were injured in an accident in California, you may have questions about how personal injury settlements are calculated and what types of compensation may be available. California law allows injured individuals to seek financial recovery when another party’s negligence causes harm, but the amount and type of compensation can vary widely depending on the facts of the case....
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Feb 24

Personal Injury Lawsuit Process in California: Step-by-Step Guide

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Personal injury lawsuits in California are built around the idea that a person or entity may be held legally responsible for harm caused by another person’s negligent conduct. In California, these lawsuits are governed by a combination of statutes, court rules, and case law that govern how claims are filed and resolved. Understanding the process is crucial, as missing deadlines…

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Feb 23

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

By Personal Injury
After an injury, it is natural to want clear answers about what comes next. One of the most common questions people ask is how long a personal injury lawsuit takes in California or Oregon. Understanding the general timeline can help injured individuals plan financially and emotionally as the legal process progresses. Personal injury cases do not follow a single timeline....
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Feb 20

California Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Guide for Families and Victims

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The loss of a loved one is devastating, especially when the death was caused by another party’s negligence, recklessness, or wrongful conduct. Under California law, surviving family members may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for the financial and personal losses left behind after an unexpected death. These claims are governed by specific statutes,...
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Feb 20

Personal Injury Claim Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Accident Victims

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The personal injury claim process is the legal path to seek compensation after an accident caused by another party’s negligence. Early decisions, such as seeking medical care, preserving evidence, and understanding legal deadlines, can affect how a claim moves forward. Each stage, from initial documentation and insurance communication to possible litigation, involves specific requirements. Understanding what evidence to collect, which...
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Jan 14

1.1.20 Soul Crushing

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Responding to a catastrophic event within one’s professional community The lawyer, usually never at a loss for words, sat speechless. The lawyer’s heartbeat thumped, interrupting the silence as the brain attempted to process the information that had just come through the phone. Death and injury weren’t foreign. Helping clients through catastrophic loss came with the territory. A close loss though...
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Jan 05

2.1.1 The road ahead

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Telling clients what to expect helps with their confidence in the process The lawyer was finishing the client meeting. “We’re really pleased to be helping you with this, and I’m glad we all had the chance to meet you. Going forward your primary contact with the firm will be with _____, who will be taking lead. But rest assured that...
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Jan 05

10.1 I’m pleading with you

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Avoiding, overcoming, and proactively pursuing attacks on the pleadings The lawyer reviewed the communication from opposing counsel. It was a meet and confer about the pleadings’ sufficiency, a necessary step before a demurrer or motion to strike was brought. Was it a delaying technique or did the opposing counsel’s argument have any merit? The lawyer pulled up the complaint to...
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Dec 04

21.9 Evolving gnosis

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Wisdom gathered over the last few decades’ practice (and with a few to go) “Okay, Boomer,” said the lawyer’s 11-year-old daughter with a twinkle in her eye. The lawyer frowned. While the lawyer could be, and sometimes was, mistaken for a Boomer, that was the mileage and not the age. Apparently, the finer parenting points the lawyer was attempting to...
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