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What is an insurance declaratory judgment action and why do insurers file it? What should you do immediately after being served with a declaratory judgment lawsuit? How do the duty to defend and the duty to indemnify differ in Texas, California, and Illinois? Can you ask the court to dismiss or stay the insurer’s case […]

What is a good personal injury settlement offer? How are economic, non-economic, and punitive damages calculated? Is the “pain and suffering multiplier” a valid way to value my case? How do insurance policy limits and a defendant’s assets cap a settlement? How does comparative negligence in TX, CA, and IL change a fair offer? What […]

What is an insurance release after a car accident? Should you sign a medical authorization the insurer sends? When is it safe to sign a settlement release of claims? What insurance adjuster tactics should you watch for before signing? Do you have to give the insurer a recorded statement? How do medical bills, liens, and […]

What we know about the Wildomar crash at Clinton Keith Road and Palomar Street Timeline and location context in Wildomar and the I-15 corridor Agencies involved and how to obtain key records Legal rights after a fatal DUI crash in California Possible civil liability and insurance considerations Deadlines and statutes that may apply Evidence to […]

What we know about the 60 Freeway rollover in East Los Angeles Local context along the 60 and 710 in East LA Immediate steps families often take after a fatal freeway collision How to obtain official records and documents Understanding rollover crashes and common contributing factors Rights of surviving family members in California Potential civil […]

What does “legal case confidentiality” mean in personal injury cases? Is my conversation with a lawyer protected by attorney-client privilege and the duty of confidentiality? What is the attorney work-product doctrine and how is it different from privilege? Are court filings and trials public, and when can records be sealed? Are settlement negotiations and mediation […]

What are “stacking” and “anti-stacking” in auto insurance? Does California allow stacking of UM/UIM (uninsured/underinsured motorist) coverage? How does California Insurance Code section 11580.2 affect UM/UIM stacking? When can you stack UM/UIM coverage in California and when can you not? How do stacking rules in California compare to Texas, Illinois, and federal law? How do […]

What We Know About the Mecca Tractor Collision Where It Happened: Local Roadway Context Near 70th Avenue and Wheeler Street Ongoing Investigation: What Authorities Typically Examine Safety and Legal Considerations on Rural Roads Involving Farm Equipment Rights of Families After a Fatal Crash in California Which Reports to Request and Who to Call Preserving Evidence […]

What the federal announcement means for vehicle safety Why women face higher risks in car crashes THOR-5F and the push for better female crash test dummies How star ratings could change and what that means for families What to do after a serious crash: documentation, records, and timelines Insurance considerations and potential civil liability For […]

What We Know About the Three-Vehicle Crash in Long Beach Location Context and Community Impact Initial Safety and Legal Considerations After a Multi-Car Collision How Fault May Be Evaluated in a Rear-End and Chain-Reaction Crash in California Potential Insurance Paths and Coverage Issues Preserving Evidence: Practical Steps Families and Involved Drivers Can Take Where to […]