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What does a property owner’s duty to warn of hidden dangers mean? Who is owed a duty: invitee, licensee, or trespasser in Texas, California, and Illinois? What counts as a hidden danger versus an open and obvious condition? How do actual and constructive notice work in premises liability? When is a warning sign enough to […]

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 5b) 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 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 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 […]