Guides

Clear answers for a confusing time.

Straightforward guides on injury claims, dealing with insurers, and protecting what you're owed. Written by attorneys, in plain English.

Car accidentsOctober 27, 2026

Injured by a Sideshow Driver in California: Who Pays

Hurt at a sideshow or street takeover in California? Here is how insurance, fault, and spectator status shape a sideshow injury claim, and what to do first.

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Car accidentsOctober 26, 2026

Police Report Wrong After a California Car Accident?

Is the police report wrong after your California car accident? What a mistake means for your injury claim, how to request a correction, and what counts more.

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Insurance tacticsOctober 25, 2026

Medical Authorization From an Adjuster: Should You Sign?

An adjuster sent you a medical authorization form. Here is what it can unlock, what California law requires of it, and how to share records without oversharing.

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Insurance tacticsOctober 24, 2026

Social Media After an Accident in California: What to Do

Social media after an accident can hurt a California injury claim. What insurers look for, why deleting posts backfires, and what to do with your accounts.

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ProcessOctober 23, 2026

California Injury Statute of Limitations: The Exceptions

California's personal injury statute of limitations is usually two years. Here is when the clock starts late, pauses, or runs out much sooner than that.

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GuidanceOctober 22, 2026

Tripped on a Broken Sidewalk in California: Who Pays

Tripped on a raised or cracked sidewalk in California? Whether the city or the property owner pays, the trivial defect rule, and the six-month claim deadline.

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GuidanceOctober 21, 2026

Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxable in California?

Is a personal injury settlement taxable in California? What the IRS excludes, the parts that are taxable, and how state law treats your injury recovery.

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GuidanceOctober 20, 2026

Injured at a Friend's House in California: Who Pays

Hurt at a friend's or relative's home in California? How homeowners and renters insurance covers guest injuries, what you must prove, and what to say.

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