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What is an underride crash in Texas? Why are underride crashes so dangerous for people in cars? What federal rules apply to rear and side underride guards? How common are underride crashes and what do national statistics show? Are Texas roads and cities at higher risk for 18‑wheeler underride crashes? Who can be liable in […]

What is the mode of operation rule in a Los Angeles slip and fall case? Does California recognize the mode of operation rule, or do I still have to prove notice? How do self-service stores in Los Angeles affect slip and fall liability? What is constructive notice in California premises liability? What evidence helps prove […]

What is a Dallas survival action and how is it different from wrongful death? Who can file a survival action in Texas after a fatal Dallas car crash? What damages are available for pre-death pain and suffering in Texas? How do Texas courts evaluate conscious pain and suffering? What evidence helps prove the decedent experienced […]

What is the California Government Claims Act and why does it matter in Los Angeles? What is the California Government Claims Act deadline in Los Angeles? When does the six-month clock start under Government Code section 911.2? How do you file a public entity claim in Los Angeles within six months? What if you miss […]

What is the difference between a low-side vs high-side motorcycle crash? Why do high-side crashes often lead to more severe injuries than low-side crashes? What common causes and road conditions trigger low-side and high-side crashes? How do crash mechanics affect liability in motorcycle accident claims? How does comparative negligence work in Texas, California, and Illinois? […]

What should you do at the scene before you file a Farmers Insurance car accident claim? How do you start a Farmers Insurance car accident claim and what information do you need? Which deadlines and statutes could affect your Farmers Insurance claim in Texas, California, and Illinois? What coverages with Farmers can pay first, including […]

What is auto insurance fraud and why does it matter to drivers in TX, CA, and IL? What are the main types of auto insurance fraud (soft vs hard)? How do staged car accidents work and what are common signs? How does auto insurance fraud impact consumers and premiums? What conduct can trigger an SIU […]

What counts as distracted driving in Los Angeles, and why does it matter? What are California’s distracted driving laws that apply in Los Angeles? What should you do right after a suspected distracted driving crash in LA? How do you prove a driver was distracted under California law? What legal theories apply in a distracted […]

What is an independent medical examiner in a Los Angeles car accident case? When is an IME requested in an LA car accident claim? How does California law regulate medical examinations in civil cases? What should you expect before, during, and after an IME in Los Angeles? Can you bring someone, record the exam, or […]

What should you do immediately after a crash with an uninsured or underinsured driver in Dallas? How does uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage work in Texas? What are Texas minimum liability limits and how do they affect UIM claims? What if the at-fault driver fled the scene in Dallas? How do you start a UM/UIM […]