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What is discovery in a car accident lawsuit and why does it matter? What must you disclose in a car accident lawsuit? How does discovery begin and what is the typical timeline? What are initial disclosures and how do Texas, California, and Illinois differ? What discovery tools are used in car crash cases? Which documents […]

What do proximate cause and cause-in-fact mean in car accident cases? How does the but-for test work, and when do courts use the substantial factor test? Why does foreseeability limit liability under proximate cause? What counts as an intervening or superseding cause in a car crash? How do courts handle chain-reaction and multi-vehicle accidents? What […]

What is the difference between lost wages and lost earning capacity? What is the legal basis for claiming these damages in U.S., Texas, California, and Illinois law? How do you prove past lost wages in a personal injury case? How do you prove lost earning capacity or diminished earning capacity? How are future earnings reduced […]

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 […]