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Traffic Crash Trends in California (2021–2025): What the Latest Data Shows

| Auto accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

Every year, thousands of traffic crashes happen across California—but the story behind those numbers is not always clear. Some trends may look like progress, while others raise new questions about risk on the road. What’s changing—and what does it actually mean if you were involved in a crash? Looking at traffic crash trends in California …

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Personal Injury Litigation Strategy: How Strong Cases Are Built and Won

| Litigation & Case Strategy

When personal injury cases fall apart, it’s often because of how the facts were built, presented, and challenged. From the outside, it can seem straightforward: someone was injured, someone else was at fault, compensation should follow. But in reality, some cases aren’t that simple. Most serious injury claims are shaped by strategy. That means what …

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When an Accident Reconstruction Expert Gets It Wrong

| Litigation & Case Strategy

Accident reconstruction expert testimony is often presented as the most objective voice in personal injury cases. Reconstruction experts rely on physics, measurements, and technical analysis to explain how a crash happened. On paper, that sounds neutral and scientific, almost. But in real cases, the outcome doesn’t just depend on having an expert. It depends on …

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Judicial Discipline Action Highlights Boundaries of Courtroom Conduct

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A recent action by the Commission on Judicial Performance (CJP) highlights questions surrounding the boundaries of appropriate judicial conduct and how such issues may affect confidence in the judiciary. Formal proceedings have been initiated against a Los Angeles Superior Court judge based on allegations of misconduct, bias, and failure to perform judicial duties over multiple …

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Accident Reconstruction Experts: What They Do in Injury Cases

| Litigation & Case Strategy

When drivers tell different versions of the same crash, what actually determines the truth? In this post, we break down what an accident reconstructionist does, the role they play, and how their findings can shape an injury claim. Key Takeaways What Is an Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness? An accident reconstruction expert is a specialist who …

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Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They Impact Case Value

| Litigation & Case Strategy

Key Takeaways What Is an Expert Witness in a Personal Injury Case? An expert witness is a qualified professional brought in to provide specialized opinions that go beyond what an average person would know. In personal injury cases, experts help answer critical questions like: Unlike regular witnesses, expert witnesses are allowed to give opinions, not …

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What Happens If the Driver Isn’t Listed on the Insurance Policy?

| Auto accidents, Insurance

Car accidents are more common than many people think. In fact, California reported 158,158 injuries and fatalities in 2025 alone, according to SWITRS. But not every accident is straightforward. Sometimes, the driver behind the wheel isn’t even listed on the car’s insurance policy—raising questions about who is responsible for covering the damage. For accident victims, …

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Court of Appeal Rejects “Idea Theft” Claim Over Unsolicited Media Pitches

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A recent California Court of Appeal decision reinforces a fundamental rule in media and contract law: an unsolicited idea, even if later used, does not create a right to payment without mutual agreement. In Greer v. Carlson (2025), the court affirmed dismissal of claims brought by a self-described author and physician who alleged that Tucker …

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Attorney Liens May Be Resolved Against Client and Competing Counsel in One Action

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A recent California Court of Appeal decision addresses a recurring procedural issue in contingent-fee litigation: how attorneys enforce competing liens against settlement proceeds. In Jacobs v. Papez (2026), the Third District held that an attorney may pursue a single declaratory relief action against both the client and a competing attorney, without first litigating the lien …

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