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Division One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal imposed a $3,000 sanction against Laurel Employment Law, APC, after the firm filed a notice stating the case had settled when, in fact, it had not. The misrepresentation led the court to cancel a scheduled oral argument before learning from opposing counsel that no final agreement …
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After an accident, most people try to do the right thing. You report the crash, speak with the insurance company, and start the claim process. Later, as medical bills grow or settlement offers seem low, doubt sets in. You may find yourself asking, is it too late to hire a lawyer after filing a claim? …
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In Langham v. Noyd, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to a police officer who waited 36 days to obtain a warrant to search a seized cellphone. The panel held that the delay violated the Fourth Amendment because it was longer than reasonably necessary under clearly established law. The court relied in …
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Most people assume a “mild” traumatic brain injury is minor. It isn’t. In medical terms, “mild” refers only to how the injury presents in the first hours after a crash — not how it may affect someone months or years later. After a car accident, many people diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) …
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No parent expects a safety feature to cause harm. When an airbag deploys during a crash, and a child is injured, the shock can feel overwhelming and confusing. Many families are left asking how this happened, whether it could have been prevented, and what steps they should take next. This article explains the risks airbags …
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| Auto accidents, Legal News, Personal Injury
Division Eight of the California Court of Appeal vacated a nearly $14 million jury verdict in a personal injury lawsuit involving a low-impact traffic accident after finding the trial court improperly allowed a late-disclosed expert to testify. The plaintiff disclosed a new spinal surgeon just seven court days before trial without seeking court permission or …
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| Auto accidents, Catastrophic Injuries
High-speed car accidents are a leading cause of catastrophic injuries in California. When vehicles collide at high speeds, the force of impact can cause permanent, life-altering harm, and even death—even when seatbelts and airbags are in use. Why High-Speed Car Accidents Cause Catastrophic Injuries High-speed crashes expose the body to extreme forces in a fraction …
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After a car accident, it’s common to receive two repair estimates that don’t look anything alike. In an insurance estimate vs body shop estimate comparison, the insurance estimate often comes in much lower than what a body shop finds during a hands-on inspection. That gap can feel frustrating or unfair, especially when you’re already dealing …
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Division Six of the California Court of Appeal recently clarified how Code of Civil Procedure §473(b) applies when a party fails to appear for trial. The court held that discretionary relief may be available, even after an uncontested trial, but the statute’s mandatory relief provision does not apply in that situation. The case arose after …
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After a crash, drivers often say, ‘I didn’t see them.’ In California, that claim usually brings visibility into focus, and window tint accident risk becomes an issue when fault is questioned in serious accidents. Understanding how window tint affects visibility and how California law treats it can help explain why this issue matters after a …
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The team here is the most professional group of people I have ever worked with. They took care of me from day one and made sure that I was included and understood every step of the process. Gaby checked in regularly to make sure treatment was going well and to give me updates about my case. The team here really shows that they care for their clients and make sure that you are compensated for all your troubles.
Michel G., East Los Angeles, CA
