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Personal injury and property damage law explained by San Diego attorney Evan W. Walker.
How To Prove Negligence In A California Personal Injury Case
Great question, and the answer is simple. You must prove duty, breach, causation, and damages. What does that mean? What Is Duty Under California Law? Duty…
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What Are Discovery Motions in California?
First, definitions. Recall that a motion is an application for an order. Basically, you’re asking a California judge to do something. See CCP § 1003. Discovery…
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When Is A Bar Liable For Third-Party Assault In California?
It depends on whether the assault was reasonably anticipated or foreseeable. Bar's Liability For The Criminal Acts Of A Third-Party A bar is not the absolute…
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What Is A Motion To Augment Expert Witness List In California?
Augment is such an ugly word. It means to enhance something, or to make something greater. That's not exactly what we're doing when we move to…
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Do I Have To Itemize My Belongings After A California Wildfire?
No you don't, depending on the circumstances. Here's why and what to know. What Is California Insurance Code § 10103.7? Insurance Code § 10103.7 is a…
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Who’s Liable When A Contractor Cuts Your Trees In California?
The contractor is liable if he cuts your trees without permission. Here's what that means. Why Is A Contractor Liable For Cutting Your Trees Without Permission…
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What Insurance Covers You If An E-Bike Hits You In California?
Medically insurance covers you. Assuming you have it. But we're talking about liability insurance. What (liability) insurance will pay for your medical bills and pain and…
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What Is Res Judicata In California?
Res judicata is a legal term that refers to the prohibition or prevention of relitigating the same claims or causes of action already decided by the…
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Is There Third Party Bad Faith In California?
The short answer, no. Here's the longer answer, which explains why. Let's start with definitions. What is a First Party Claim? A first party claim is…
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What Are The Deposition Rules In California?
There are a lot of deposition rules in California. Let's get started with some of them. What Is A Deposition In California? A deposition is a…
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What Are The Discovery Rules In California?
There are a lot of discovery rules in California. Here are some things you should know. Civil Discovery Act Discovery is governed by the Civil Discovery…
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What Is A Motion To Bifurcate In California?
A motion is a written or oral request that a Court do something. See CCP ¶ 1003. See too this blog post. Bifurcation refers to splitting…
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