From Tom Feher, Esq. “Rideshare crashes confuse people because the insurance depends on what the app was doing at the exact moment of impact. Was the driver logged off, waiting for a ride request, or carrying a passenger? Each phase unlocks a different amount of coverage, and Uber and Lyft carry a $1 million policy […]
From Tom Feher, Esq. “Brain injuries are the most undervalued cases in personal injury, because the damage does not show on an X-ray and the victim often looks fine. A mild TBI can still upend someone’s career, marriage, and personality. When you choose an attorney, ask a simple question: have they actually tried brain-injury cases,
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From Tom Feher, Esq. “The myth about slip-and-fall cases is that falling on someone’s property means they automatically owe you. They do not. California law turns on notice, whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix it. The cases we win are built on proof of that knowledge:
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From Tom Feher, Esq. “Truck cases are not big car cases. The moment a commercial truck is involved, you are up against a motor carrier, its insurer, and a defense team that starts building its file within hours. We move just as fast, sending spoliation letters to preserve the black box and driver logs before
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California solo attorneys can refer PI cases and earn 25-33% under Rule 1.5.1 without remaining involved. How to spot a referral opportunity and vet the receiving firm.
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From Tom Feher, Esq. “Most people only hear about new laws on January 1, but a second wave lands every July 1, and these mid-year changes hit two things I care about most for my clients: their paychecks and their safety on the road. If your city raised its minimum wage and your employer kept
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Refer a CA PI case out when you lack trial experience, expert network, or case-cost capital. How to vet a trial-ready firm in 5 minutes. Rule 1.5.1 compliance.
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One workplace injury can trigger three claims in California: workers’ comp, a third-party injury case, and an employment claim. Here is how they overlap.
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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 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.
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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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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