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What a lawyer says in front of a jury can have consequences long after the verdict. Misleading statements, improper attacks on witnesses, or repeated violations of a judge’s evidentiary rulings may ultimately provide grounds for a new trial. That is what happened in Hardin v. Luke (2026), a personal injury case in which the California …
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Broadside accidents—often called T-bone crashes—are among the most serious types of intersection collisions in Huntington Beach. Unlike many rear-end crashes, determining who caused a side-impact collision is not always straightforward. Drivers often have conflicting accounts of who had the legal right-of-way, making evidence a critical part of proving fault. If you were injured in a …
Unexpected events can interrupt even the most carefully prepared trial. But when a lead attorney suddenly becomes ill, does the court have to pause the case? That issue was at the center of Alsaedi v. Westbrook (2026), an unpublished California Court of Appeal decision involving a mid-trial request for a continuance after the defendant’s lead …
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The paved multi-use path running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway is one of Surf City’s finest amenities, but as motorized cycling has expanded, e-bike accidents on the Huntington Beach Strand have become a major public safety concern. Navigating a 10-to-14-foot-wide path creates unique liability challenges when 28-mph electric bicycles mix with dense pedestrian traffic near …
The first few hours after a child is hit by a vehicle near a school are overwhelming. Parents are focused on medical treatment, while insurance companies begin investigating almost immediately. Knowing what to do—and what not to do—can protect both your child’s health and your family’s legal rights. Whether the accident occurred in a school …
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Not every tragedy involving law enforcement gives rise to a lawsuit. Even when officers voluntarily assist someone in crisis, determining whether they can later be held legally responsible for that person’s injuries or death is often far more complex than it appears. Those issues were at the center of Moller v. County of San Bernardino …
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Mediation, arbitration, and trial resolve a California personal injury case in three very different ways. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential negotiation, and you keep full control over whether to accept any agreement. Arbitration puts a neutral arbitrator in charge of the decision, and it can be binding or non-binding depending on the circumstances. Trial puts …
A California personal injury case can resolve in three ways. If you settle before filing a lawsuit, expect three to nine months. If you settle after filing but before trial, expect twelve to eighteen months. However, if your case goes to a jury verdict, expect eighteen months to three years. The wide range you see …
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Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is one of Huntington Beach’s most iconic roadways, attracting motorcyclists year-round with its oceanfront views, beach access, and proximity to Surf City’s restaurants, shops, and attractions. Those same features also contribute to many motorcycle accidents on PCH in Huntington Beach. Heavy tourist traffic, frequent turning vehicles, beach parking entrances, and higher …
A California personal injury trial follows twelve distinct stages, starting with the complaint and ending with a jury verdict. Most cases resolve before ever reaching that final stage, since discovery, depositions, and mediation give both sides the information they need to negotiate seriously. When a case does proceed to trial, it typically takes twelve months …
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