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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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| Auto accidents, Legal News, Personal Injury
Tavares v. Zipcar Inc. (2026). A California appeals court ruled that a car-sharing company that lets members unlock cars remotely (using a phone or membership card) is not legally responsible when one of its members drives drunk and causes a crash. Tavares v. Zipcar Inc. (2026). The court said the company does not have a …
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A recent Court of Appeal decision underscores a reality seasoned litigators already understand: personal-injury law rewards precision, experience, and a deep command of procedural strategy. In a significant ruling, Division One of the Court of Appeal reversed a trial court’s denial of prejudgment interest to a prevailing personal-injury plaintiff, clarifying the proper application of Code …
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A whiplash settlement’s value depends on several factors, including injury severity, medical treatment, recovery time, and how the injury affects daily life. Insurance companies evaluate these details to determine how much compensation may be owed after a car accident. Key Factors That Affect Whiplash Settlement Value In California, the value of a whiplash settlement depends …
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Seeing your auto repair estimate increase after work has already started can feel unsettling. Many people worry they are being charged for repairs they did not expect or approve. In most cases, however, these added charges, called supplements, are a normal part of repairing accident-related damage. This article explains what supplements are, why they happen, …
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After an accident, it is normal to feel uncertain about whether to call a lawyer. Many people worry about cost, pressure, or whether their situation even qualifies as a case. A free consultation with a personal injury lawyer exists to answer those questions and help you decide what to do next. If you were injured …
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