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E-Bike Reversal: DMV Cannot Suspend Driver’s License For CUI

| Legal News

For years, state agencies have overstepped their bounds, operating under the assumption that they can strip alternative-transit riders of their driving privileges without statutory backing. The Court of Appeal’s recent landmark ruling shatters this regulatory overreach—giving personal injury lawyers a clear statutory blueprint to defeat improper “motor vehicle” exclusions in micro-mobility coverage disputes. The Case …

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The Physical Contact Rule: Why Some LA Hit-and-Run Victims Lose Their UM Claim

| Auto accidents

You were cut off by a driver who never slowed down. You swerved to avoid a collision. Your car hit the guardrail, and the other driver kept going. You did everything right and yet your insurance company is telling you the claim is denied. This happens to Los Angeles drivers more often than most people …

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New 2026 California Move Over Law: Los Angeles Car Accident Guide

| Auto accidents, Driver Safety

Getting stuck on the shoulder of a major Los Angeles freeway is one of the most stressful experiences a driver can face. With traffic barreling past on the 405 or the 101 at 70 miles per hour, a disabled vehicle is highly vulnerable to catastrophic collisions.  To combat a rising tide of roadside tragedies, California …

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Rideshare Liability and Proximate Cause: The Limits of Duty in TNC Litigation

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For personal injury litigators, establishing a transportation network company’s (TNC) liability for an injured passenger requires proving both a breach of the standard of care and a direct, foreseeable causal link to the harm. While the plaintiff’s bar continues to push for an expansion of rideshare liability—often arguing that tech platforms owe a heightened duty …

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The Driver Who Hit You Was Arrested: Steps Every California Accident Victim Should Take Next

| Auto accidents

When the driver who caused your accident is arrested, the criminal justice system begins moving on its own timeline and toward its own goals. But, your medical bills, your lost income, and your long-term recovery belong to a separate legal track that only moves if you start it. An arrest is not compensation. The steps …

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Do You Still Need a Personal Injury Lawyer If the Driver Is Being Criminally Prosecuted in California?

| Auto accidents

When a driver is criminally prosecuted after an accident, the state is pursuing punishment, not compensation for you. A criminal conviction does not pay your medical bills, replace your lost income, or compensate you for pain and suffering. In California, a criminal prosecution and a personal injury lawsuit run on two entirely separate legal tracks: …

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Complex DUI Litigation: Navigating the Intersection of Civil Rights and PI

| Legal News

In personal injury practice, we often view DUI cases through the lens of a standard motor vehicle accident. However, the recent Ninth Circuit decision in Porio v. Barbari (2026) serves as a critical reminder that a DUI arrest is often the beginning of a complex liability chain—one that can involve civil rights violations, medical negligence, …

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What Makes a Personal Injury Case High Risk for Insurance Companies

| Litigation & Case Strategy

Not every personal injury claim gets the same response from an insurance company. Some claims are handled quickly, settled for a fraction of what they’re worth, and closed with minimal pushback. Others trigger a completely different reaction — more scrutiny, higher reserves, stronger defense teams, and sometimes, a real willingness to negotiate. The difference often …

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