Author name: Tom Feher, Esq.

Tom Feher is the founding attorney of Feher Law APC, a California personal injury and employment law firm with offices in Torrance and Huntington Beach. He has recovered over $100 million for injured workers and accident victims across California. Tom is a trial attorney licensed to practice in all California state courts and focuses on complex personal injury, workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. He offers free consultations to prospective clients.

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How to Sue a Trucking Company After an Accident in California (2026)

To sue a California trucking company: (1) preserve evidence immediately (truck driver logs, electronic logging device data, dashcam, maintenance records), (2) identify all liable parties (driver, trucking company, broker, vehicle manufacturer), (3) file a personal injury claim within 2 years of the accident under CCP §335.1, and (4) hire a truck accident attorney experienced with

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When to File a California Truck Accident Claim (2026)

From Tom Feher, Esq. “Truck cases live or die on what happens in the first 72 hours. FMCSR requires carriers to retain ELD logs, driver records, and inspection reports, but only for limited periods that begin running immediately. Without a spoliation letter early, evidence routinely disappears under document-retention policies. The carriers know this. The 72-hour

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Average Disability Discrimination Settlement in California (2026)

Disability discrimination settlement amounts in California can range from around $75,000 to $500,000 or more, with higher payouts in serious cases involving retaliation, wrongful termination, or a clear failure to accommodate. At Feher Law, we evaluate factors like lost wages, emotional distress, the employer’s size, the strength of your evidence, and whether your rights were

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California Car Accident Pain and Suffering: Complete Guide (2026)

Pain and suffering in California car-accident settlements typically equals 1.5x to 5x medical specials for soft-tissue and moderate injuries, and 5x to 10x for surgical or catastrophic injuries. There is no statutory cap on non-economic damages in California PI cases outside the MICRA medical-malpractice context. In our practice, pain-and-suffering awards run $10,000 to $50,000 for

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Average Lyft Passenger Accident Settlement in California (2026)

California Lyft passenger accident settlements typically range from $25,000 to $1 million+, accessing Lyft’s $1 million third-party liability policy when the driver is logged into the app and carrying passengers. Severe cases involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or wrongful death routinely reach the policy limit and may pursue additional defendants. Most moderate cases

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Average Lower Back Pain Car Accident Settlement in California (2026)

The average California lower back pain settlement after a car accident ranges from $10,000 for minor soft tissue strain to $500,000 or more for herniated disc cases requiring surgery. Settlement value depends on MRI findings, length of physical therapy, lost wages, and whether the injury resulted in permanent restrictions. California Lower Back Pain Car Accident

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Average Truck Accident Settlement in California (2026)

From Tom Feher, Esq. “Truck cases are won and lost on FMCSR document preservation in the first 72 hours. Carriers have a six-month minimum retention requirement for ELD logs and hours-of-service records, but document destruction starts immediately if no spoliation letter is sent. Every truck case we take, the first letter out the door demands

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How Much Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Get in California? (2026)

From Tom Feher, Esq. “Passenger cases have a structural advantage most plaintiffs don’t realize. Liability against the passenger is, in nearly all cases, impossible to establish. That means the only fight is damages, and damages get worked from multiple insurance policies stacked simultaneously. The at-fault driver’s policy, the host driver’s coverage, the passenger’s own UM/UIM,

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Average Uber Passenger Accident Settlement in California (2026)

California Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts California Uber passenger accidents access Uber’s $1M third-party liability policy when the driver has accepted a ride or is carrying passengers: Injury Severity Typical Settlement Severe / Catastrophic Minor Injuries $10,000 – $50,000 $100,000 – $250,000 Moderate (broken bones) $25,000 – $200,000 $500,000 – $1,000,000 Spinal / Back Injury

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Average Spinal Injury Settlement in California (2026)

California’s average spinal injury compensation ranges from $50,000 for minor herniated discs to $5 million or more for paralysis cases. Cervical (neck) spine cases settle for $100,000-$1M+, lumbar (lower back) cases for $50,000-$500,000+, and complete spinal cord injury cases for $2M-$15M+. Compensation includes medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering,

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Average Cervical Spine Injury Settlement in California (2026)

The average California cervical spine injury settlement ranges from $5,000 for soft tissue and whiplash cases to $1 million or more for cervical fusion or paralysis. Settlement value depends on imaging findings, surgical intervention, lost earning capacity, and the severity of permanent symptoms. California Cervical Spine Injury Settlement Amounts California cervical spine injury settlements depend

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Average Herniated Disc Settlement in California Car Accidents (2026)

In California, the average herniated disc from a car accident settlement is $15,000 to $500,000. Herniated disc injuries, even when appearing mild, can bring lifelong challenges, from chronic pain to limitations in mobility. However, for severe injuries requiring extensive treatment or surgeries, chronic pain, and mobility issues, settlements can exceed this range, potentially reaching millions.

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Average Motorcycle Pain and Suffering Settlement in California (2026)

California motorcycle pain and suffering settlements typically range from $25,000 to $1 million+, depending on injury severity and physical/emotional impact. California Civil Code §3333 permits unlimited non-economic damages, including pain, suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. Severe cases involving permanent disability, scarring, or PTSD frequently reach $500,000-$5M+. Pain and suffering typically equals

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