Author name: Tom Feher, Esq.

California wrongful death settlements range from $500,000 to $10M+. CCP 377.60 standing, parallel survival action (CCP 377.30), Government Claims Act deadlines explained. Free consultation 24/7.

California personal injury cases resolve through settlement (~95%) or verdict (~5%). Settlements capture 70-85% of value with certainty; verdicts can produce 100%+ with risk. CCP 998 leverage explained. Free consultation 24/7.

Seven-step process to file a California personal injury claim. Statute of limitations (CCP 335.1), evidence preservation, insurance recorded statements, contingency representation explained. Free consultation 24/7.

California insurance carriers make initial offers at 20-40% of true case value. Reserve models, recorded-statement traps, CCP 998 leverage, bad-faith claims explained. Free consultation 24/7.

California bicycle accident settlements range from $25,000 for soft-tissue injuries to $5M+ for catastrophic cases. Vehicle Code 21202, comparative negligence, and helmet-use factors explained. Free consultation 24/7.

Step-by-step guide for California bus accident victims. Public vs private carrier liability, six-month claims deadline for public transit, common carrier duty under Civil Code 2100. Free consultation 24/7.

California pool drowning lawsuits follow strict premises liability and attractive nuisance frameworks. Civil Code 1714, Government Code 831.7, fence requirements explained. Free consultation 24/7.

California workplace injuries fall under workers’ comp (Labor Code 3700) with limited damages; third-party personal injury claims are separate and have full damages available. Understanding which applies. Free consultation 24/7.

California premises liability claims have a two-year personal injury deadline (CCP 335.1) and a six-month government claims deadline. Exceptions, tolling rules, and recovery path explained. Free consultation 24/7.

California retaliation lawsuit settlements average $30,000 to $300,000, $1M+ for whistleblower cases. Labor Code 1102.5, how to prove it, deadlines, FAQ.

Average California discrimination lawsuit settlements range $25,000 to $300,000, $1M+ for egregious cases. FEHA has no damages cap. Settlement factors, deadlines, FAQ.

Hit by a car in a California crosswalk? Drivers must yield under Vehicle Code 21950. Settlements range $25K to $1.5M+. Fault rules, RRFB beacons, deadlines.

Long Beach restaurant workers can recover unpaid wages, stolen tips, and missed break premiums under CA Labor Code 1194 and 351. Free case review, employer pays fees.

Slipped at a California restaurant? Average settlements: $15K minor, $500K+ severe. Civil Code 1714 premises liability. Free consult, no win no fee.

California Rule 1.5.1 governs attorney referral fees. Written agreement, client consent, no fee increase. Standard PI splits run 25% to 33%. Full guide.

California e-bike accident settlements range from $5,000 to over $500,000. Parents face joint liability under Civil Code 1714.1, capped at $25,000 plus medicals. Free case review.