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What is the difference between mediation and arbitration in a personal injury case? How do the mediation and arbitration processes work step by step? Is arbitration binding, and when is mediation binding? What laws and court rules govern ADR in Texas, California, and Illinois? What are the pros and cons of mediation vs. arbitration in […]

What is the Kotecki cap in Illinois and why does it matter in work‑zone car crashes? How do third‑party claims work after a work‑zone crash when you were on the job? What is a Section 5(b) workers’ compensation lien and how does it affect your recovery? How does the employer contribution limit work under the […]

What do “Autopilot” and “self-driving” really mean, and why does fault matter? Who can be at fault for an Autopilot or self-driving car crash? How do federal rules, recalls, and investigations impact self-driving crash liability? What do Texas, California, and Illinois laws say about fault in Autopilot crashes? How is driver negligence different from a […]

What counts as driver negligence in weather-related car accidents? Who is at fault in a weather-related accident, and can you sue? How common are weather-related crashes and what conditions are most dangerous? How do Texas, California, and Illinois laws treat negligent driving in bad weather? What negligent actions commonly cause rain, snow, and fog crashes? […]

After an out-of-state car crash, who pays first? Does your auto insurance follow you across state lines? Which courts have jurisdiction over an out-of-state driver? Which state’s law applies to liability and insurance issues? What are the minimum liability coverage limits in TX, CA, and IL? How do PIP and MedPay work when the crash […]

What is a lowball insurance offer and why does it happen? What are the common signs of a lowball insurance offer in TX, CA, and IL? How do fault rules and deadlines in TX, CA, and IL affect settlement value? How can you estimate a reasonable settlement range before you counter? When should you hire […]

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 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 […]