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What is gap insurance and when does it matter after a total loss? How do insurers decide a vehicle is a total loss and what does ACV vs loan balance mean? How does gap insurance calculate what it pays on a financed or leased car? Does gap insurance cover my deductible, late fees, or add-ons? […]

What is a bicycle dooring accident and why does it happen? Who is at fault for dooring a cyclist? What do Texas, California, and Illinois laws say about opening car doors into traffic? How does comparative negligence affect fault in a bike dooring accident? What evidence proves a dooring accident claim? Which insurance pays for […]

What is an umbrella insurance policy and how does it work after a Los Angeles car accident? How common are serious car crashes in Los Angeles and why does umbrella coverage matter? When does an umbrella or excess liability policy apply in an LA car accident case? How do you find and access the at‑fault […]

What is a car accident deposition, and why does it matter? Which laws govern depositions in federal, Texas, California, and Illinois cases? How does a deposition fit into the civil lawsuit timeline? What should you expect on the day of your deposition? What are the most common deposition questions in car accident cases? How should […]

What 2025 California legislation is passed or pending that could affect injury, car crash, and wrongful death claims? How can you verify 2025 California bills and track their status yourself? Which traffic safety laws taking effect in 2025 might impact negligence cases in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and statewide? How do 2025 California […]

What is a car accident settlement and how does it work in TX, CA, and IL? How do you preserve evidence after a crash to maximize your car accident settlement? What medical documentation strengthens a car accident claim? How do insurance claim processes and adjuster tactics affect your settlement? What is the statute of limitations […]

What should you know about California personal injury and accident law? What are the basic elements of negligence in California? How does California’s pure comparative fault rule affect your claim? What deadlines apply to California personal injury and wrongful death cases? What types of accident and injury cases are common in California? What should you […]

What is an ERISA lien and why does it impact your personal injury settlement? How does ERISA subrogation and reimbursement actually work in practice? Is your health plan self-funded or insured, and why does that matter for ERISA liens? What is ERISA preemption and how can it override state subrogation laws? Which U.S. Supreme Court […]

What is a jackknife truck accident? What makes tractor-trailers prone to jackknifing? What are the most common causes of jackknife truck accidents? Which federal trucking rules often matter in jackknife cases? Who is liable for a jackknife accident? How does comparative negligence work in Texas, California, and Illinois? What evidence helps prove a jackknife truck […]

What counts as a CDL and who must have one in Illinois? Which FMCSA rules commonly appear in Illinois truck crash cases? How can CDL or FMCSA violations help prove negligence in Illinois? What is negligence per se in Illinois and how does it apply to truck cases? How do Hours of Service and ELD […]