Yes. In California, being partly responsible for an accident does not automatically prevent you from making a personal injury claim. California follows a comparative fault system. This means responsibility for an accident can be divided among the people involved, and your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. California’s civil jury instructions […]

Being served with a lawsuit can feel overwhelming, but ignoring it usually does not make the problem go away. In fact, failing to respond can allow the other side to move forward without your participation. In California civil cases, a defendant generally has 30 days after being personally served with a Summons and Complaint to […]

Not every workplace injury happens because of one obvious accident. Maybe your back started hurting after months of lifting. Your wrist gradually became painful from repetitive computer work. Your shoulder began bothering you after years of reaching, carrying, or using the same equipment every day. There was no fall, collision, or single moment when you […]

A police officer calls and says, “We just want to talk.” Or detectives show up at your home and tell you they only want to “clear a few things up.” You have not been arrested. They have not read you your Miranda rights. They may even tell you that you are not in trouble. Do […]

You were in a car accident, exchanged information, and went home feeling relatively normal. Then, a day or two later, your neck became stiff. Your back started hurting. Maybe you developed headaches, soreness, dizziness, or pain you did not notice immediately after the crash. Does the delay mean your injuries cannot be related to the […]