When to See a Doctor After a Dog Bite
Most dog bites are minor, but some need a doctor the same day, and a few need care within hours to prevent infection, tetanus or rabies. The CDC says nearly 1 in 5 people bitten by a dog needs medical attention. Here’s how to tell which group your bite is in, what the doctor will…
Read MoreHow Car Insurance Companies Handle Accident Claims in California
Car insurance companies handle accident claims in a set order: they open the claim, investigate, decide who was at fault, value your damages, make an offer and pay once you sign a release. California law puts deadlines on most of those steps. I began my career at firms defending insurance companies, and for more than…
Read MoreDelayed Concussion Symptoms After a Car Accident: Headaches, Memory Loss and More
Delayed concussion symptoms are common after a car accident: you may feel fine at the scene and only notice headaches, memory problems or trouble sleeping hours or days later. The CDC says that some concussion symptoms “may appear right away, while others may not appear for hours or days after the injury.” If you were…
Read MoreHow to Get Traffic Camera Footage After an Accident in Tustin
To get traffic camera footage after an accident, you have to find out who owns the camera and ask them in writing to save the video, fast. In Tustin, most useful video comes from businesses, homes, buses, police and dashcams, not from the cameras on traffic signals, and much of it is erased within days…
Read MoreCalifornia Premises Liability Law: What the CACI Instructions Require
What is the legal standard for CA property owners?
California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) 1001. Basic Duty of Care
A person who [owns/leases/occupies/controls] property is negligent if he or she fails to use reasonable care to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition. A person who [owns/leases/occupies/ controls] property must use reasonable care to discover any unsafe conditions and to repair, replace, or give adequate warning of anything that could be reasonably expected to harm others.
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident in Tustin
After a car accident in Tustin, stop, check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is hurt, exchange information with the other driver, document the scene, get a police report, see a doctor, and report the crash to the DMV and your insurer. California law makes several of those steps mandatory. Here’s the full checklist,…
Read MoreWhat to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in California
After an Uber or Lyft accident, get medical help, collect information from every driver involved, report the crash in the app and to the police, and keep your own records before talking to any insurance company. Rideshare crashes are different from ordinary car accidents because the insurance that applies depends on what the driver was…
Read MoreTustin Dog Bite Laws: How to Report a Bite and Who Pays
In Tustin, dog bites are governed by California’s strict liability statute, Orange County’s animal rules (OC Animal Care handles licensing and bite reports for the city), and the state’s two-year deadline for injury claims. Here’s how to report a bite, what the owner is responsible for, and what to do if a dog keeps biting.…
Read MoreHow Do You Prove Wrongful Death in California?
To prove wrongful death in California, the family must show it’s more likely than not that someone else’s negligence or wrongful act was a substantial factor in causing the death, and that the family suffered losses as a result. That’s a lower standard than a criminal case, which is why a wrongful death claim can…
Read MoreThe Myth of Full Coverage Car Insurance in California
“Full coverage” isn’t a type of car insurance. It’s an informal label, usually meaning liability plus collision and comprehensive, and it often leaves out the coverages that matter most when you’re hurt: uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and medical payments. The California Department of Insurance says plainly that “there is no such thing as ‘full coverage.’” Here’s…
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