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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California is the strictest dog-bite state in the country. Under Civil Code section 3342, a dog owner is strictly liable for any bite that occurs in a public place or while the victim is lawfully on private property. The ‘one-bite rule’ applied in most states (which protects owners until the dog has bitten before) does
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Construction sites account for roughly 1 in 5 California workplace fatalities each year despite construction representing under 5% of the state workforce. Cal/OSHA’s ‘fatal four’ (falls from height, struck-by, electrocutions, and caught-in or between incidents) drive most of those events, and each implicates a different defendant pool: the general contractor, subcontractors, property owner, equipment manufacturer,
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Key Takeaways California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act guarantees minimum statutory damages of $4,000 per violation, which often exceeds federal ADA minimums Average ADA discrimination settlement amounts in California range from $8,000 to $35,000 for straightforward accessibility cases, with complex cases exceeding $100,000 Multiple violations can multiply damages significantly, as each separate ADA violation may constitute
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California slip-and-fall settlements are calculated as economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, future treatment) plus non-economic damages (pain and suffering, typically 1.5x to 5x economic for moderate injuries and 5x to 10x for surgical or catastrophic), reduced by any comparative fault under Civil Code 1714. Premises owners’ notice (actual or constructive) under Civil Code 1714
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From Tom Feher, Esq. “The math on personal injury contingency fees confuses most clients before they call us. Standard California rates of 33 percent pre-suit and 40 percent post-filing sound high, but the data is consistent: represented claimants recover three to five times more than unrepresented claimants on equivalent cases, even after the fee. The
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Loss of enjoyment of life damages in California compensate accident victims who can no longer participate in hobbies, relationships, sports, or daily activities they enjoyed before injury. These non-economic damages typically range from $25,000 to $500,000+ as part of pain and suffering awards under California Civil Code §3333. Severe cases involving permanent disability, paralysis, or
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California “no win, no fee” agreements (also called contingency fees) mean you pay nothing upfront for legal representation and only owe legal fees if your case wins. Standard California contingency rates: 33% pre-litigation, 40% if a lawsuit is filed, and 45% if the case goes to trial. The firm advances all case costs (filing fees,
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Fleeing the scene of an accident in California is a criminal offense under Vehicle Code §20001 (felony hit and run for injury/death, up to 4 years prison) and §20002 (misdemeanor for property damage, up to 6 months jail). Drivers must stop, exchange information, and render aid. Fleeing creates separate civil liability beyond the underlying accident,
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After a California injury settlement, you can usually negotiate medical bills down 30 to 60 percent because providers, ERISA health plans, and Medi-Cal liens are all subject to statutory and common-law reduction rules. Hospital-lien claims under Civil Code 3045.1 are capped at 50 percent of judgment proceeds after attorney fees and costs, and Medi-Cal liens
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From Tom Feher, Esq. “Pedestrian cases are where the gap between a case’s true value and the carrier’s first offer is widest. Adjusters know pedestrian victims often need immediate help with rent, medical bills, and replacement income, and they price offers to exploit that pressure. The cases we recover the most on are the ones
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If you were hit by a car while walking, Feher Law recommends prioritizing your safety by moving out of traffic if possible and calling 911 immediately. Even if you don’t feel pain right away, seek medical care to document severe injuries, address shock, and protect your health after a pedestrian accident in California. Gather driver
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Rejecting an insurance settlement offer in California is a legal counter-move, not a final answer: you can submit a written counter-demand, request the adjuster’s medical-bill itemization, and continue negotiating before any litigation deadline. In our cases, first offers typically come in at 30 to 50 percent of the case’s documented value, and counter-demands supported by
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After a California car accident that was not your fault, the first 72 hours determine the value of your claim: call 911, photograph vehicle positions before they are moved, get the other driver’s insurance and license, and seek medical evaluation even if you feel fine since delayed soft-tissue and concussion symptoms are common. California has
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California’s car accident statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1 for personal injury claims, and three years for property damage under CCP 338. Claims against a government driver or public agency drop to a six-month administrative claim deadline under Government Code 911.2, then six
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You should hire a lawyer for a not-at-fault California car accident any time you have a visible injury, lost work, medical bills above $2,000, or the other driver disputes fault. Self-represented claimants in California average $15,000 to $25,000 less per claim on similar injuries than represented claimants, according to Insurance Research Council data we track.
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There is no statutory cap on what you can sue for after a California car accident, but realistic recovery is bounded by injury severity, liability proof, and the at-fault driver’s policy limits, which start at California’s $15,000 per person minimum under Insurance Code 11580.1b. Settlements in our practice typically range from $5,000 to $30,000 for
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