Client Education11 min read
Hit While Stopped? California's 2026 Move Over Law
California's Move Over law now covers stopped vehicles displaying hazards or warning devices. Learn what injured drivers and passengers should preserve.
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Practical guidance on your rights from Arta Wildeboer, Attorney at Law.
Client Education10 min read
Settling a Child's California Injury Claim: Why Court Approval May Be Required
Before signing a release for a child's California injury claim, understand court approval, fees, liens, and how the child's net proceeds may be protected.
Client Education10 min read
Injured in a California Hit-and-Run? What to Do First
After a California hit-and-run, police notice, insurance deadlines, camera footage, and medical records can matter quickly. Learn what to preserve first.
Client Education8 min read
Can a Preexisting Condition Hurt a California Injury Claim?
A prior injury does not automatically defeat a California claim. Learn how baseline records, honest disclosure, and a clear timeline can show what changed.
Client Education10 min read
Lost Income After a California Injury: What to Save
Missed work can be harder to prove than it looks. Learn what employees, gig workers, and self-employed people should preserve after a California injury.
Client Education11 min read
Car Damage and Injury Claims: Must They Settle Together?
A vehicle payment does not always close a California injury claim, but release wording, total-loss papers, and evidence handling can change the answer.
Client Education10 min read
California Injury Claim: Who Pays Medical Bills?
A liability claim does not freeze medical bills. Learn how health insurance, MedPay, provider balances, hospital liens, and reimbursement records may interact.
Client Education9 min read
Passenger Injured in a California Crash? What to Save
An injured passenger may need records from every driver, vehicle owner, insurer, and medical provider. Learn what to preserve before coverage becomes unclear.
Current Events8 min read
California E-Bike Injuries: What Families Should Save After a Crash
A new UC San Diego study found a sharp rise in reported California e-bike collisions, with children disproportionately represented. Families should know what crash, product, roadway, and medical evidence to preserve.
Client Education8 min read
Pool Injury at a Rental or Hotel: Evidence Families Should Save
After a drowning, near-drowning, or serious pool injury at a hotel, apartment, vacation rental, party venue, or private home, families should preserve property, booking, maintenance, camera, and medical evidence quickly.
Current Events8 min read
Fatal Northridge Metrolink Incident: Evidence Families Should Preserve
A pedestrian died after a July 20 Metrolink incident in Northridge. Learn which rail, video, agency, device, and family records may matter.
Client Education10 min read
Evidence Preservation Letters in California Injury Claims: What They Do
A preservation letter asks a person or business to retain identified evidence. Learn what it should cover, what it cannot compel, and how it differs from discovery.
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