Author name: Christopher Lyle

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Immigrant rights car accident California: immigration status does not stop you from filing a personal injury claim or recovering compensation after a crash. California law restricts immigration-status evidence in civil cases, protecting undocumented victims’ access to courts and fair damages. A clear, step-by-step checklist—safety, photos, witness contacts, police […]

Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Editorial note: All legal statements must be reviewed by a licensed California attorney before publication. Key Takeaways Admitting fault car accident California does not automatically end your claim; under California’s pure comparative negligence, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, not eliminated. What you say matters. A casual

Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key Takeaways An expert witness car accident claim is most impactful when liability is disputed, injuries are serious, or technical proof (like EDR “black-box” data) is needed. Top expert types include accident reconstruction, medical, biomechanical, human factors, and economics; each addresses a different piece of causation, liability, or damages. Expected

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Pain and suffering are non-economic damages in California auto cases and can be a major part of a recovery when documented well. There is no general cap on non-economic damages for car crashes; comparative negligence can reduce awards by your percent of fault. Strong proof comes from medical

Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key Takeaways Vehicle Code violations can strongly influence California vehicle code accident fault, but you must still prove the violation caused the crash and your injuries. Negligence per se lets you use a statute breach as evidence of negligence, yet the defense can rebut with emergencies or other lawful excuses.