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Common Types of Personal Injury Claims in California

Personal injury claims in California arise when someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, unsafe conduct, or failure to meet a legal duty of care. These cases can involve a wide range of situations, including roadway incidents, unsafe property conditions, and defective products.

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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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Common Types of Personal Injury Claims in California

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Personal injury claims in California arise when someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, unsafe conduct, or failure to meet a legal duty of care. These cases can involve a wide range of situations, including roadway incidents, unsafe property conditions, and defective products. California law provides a framework for evaluating these claims, including how fault is apportioned and what...
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21.10 Interesting times

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Surrendering the illusion of control when faced with tremendous uncertainty Before I was a lawyer, there were the early years as a law firm gofer. In that law firm there was an older attorney who rented an office. That older attorney had been a trial lion, a medical malpractice hitter. Then came the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975,...
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20.3.1 Lien on me

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Fighting lien overreach and the hidden tax on client recoveries The lawyer sat down with the firm’s Pre-Litigation Manager, one of those types who always read the instructions for the board game in full before playing. “Rawlings is trying to get a piece of an uninsured motorist policy, but I don’t think they can,” said the Pre-Litigation Manager. The lawyer’s...
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1.1.21 On the line

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Cash flow strategies for the contingent fee firm The lawyer looked at the case projections. If everything came together the next 18 months would be the best yet for the firm. That was the upside. The downside? A couple of those cases were super expert intensive, increasing the firm’s burn rate. It looked like everything would come together without a...
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Personal Injury Settlement Timeline: Stages and How Long Cases Take

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A personal injury settlement timeline varies by case, but most claims follow a structured process from injury through resolution. Understanding the stages of a personal injury claim can help set realistic expectations and see why timelines differ, especially when factors like medical recovery, insurance company negotiations, and potential litigation come into play. Personal Injury Settlement Timeline at a Glance The...
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Personal Injury Compensation: Complete Guide to Understanding Your Legal Rights and Settlement Value

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An accident caused by someone else’s negligence can lead to medical expenses, missed work, and lasting physical or emotional challenges. Personal injury compensation exists to help injured individuals financially recover from these losses. In California, individuals may be able to pursue damages for the physical, emotional, and financial impact an injury has on their daily lives. The amount that may...
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Dog Bite Injury Lawyer: California Laws, Claims, and What to Do Next

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What Is a Dog Bite Injury Lawyer, and Do You Need One? A dog bite injury lawyer is a personal injury attorney who represents victims of dog attacks and handles the legal process required to recover compensation under California law. This includes managing claims, dealing with insurance companies, and establishing liability. Dog bite injuries often go beyond immediate wounds, leading...
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What to Do After Being Hit by a Truck: Evidence & Legal Rights

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Being hit by a commercial truck can have serious consequences, and the steps you take afterward can affect both your safety and your ability to recover compensation. Taking the right steps early, while preserving evidence, can make a significant difference in a potential claim. Because trucking companies often begin investigating accidents quickly, taking early steps to document evidence and understand...
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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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