Excellent question, difficult answer. Let's think this through. What Is Inverse Condemnation In California? Here's a post I wrote about inverse condemnation. California Constitution article I, section 19, says “[p]rivate…
What goes around Comes around Willie Nelson Efficient proximate cause is a legal doctrine in California. It refers to the primary cause of loss in an insurance setting. Here's more…
Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, knowledge. Plato Yes, special damages are joint and several. In California, "damages" means any compensatory monetary recovery for loss. See Civil…
What can everyone do? Praise and blame. Nietzsche The defendant blames you for what happened. That's the affirmative defense of comparative fault. Here's what you should know. How California Comparative…
In the end we retain from our studies Only that which we practically apply. Goethe Howell bills refer to medical bills that were paid, not billed. Let me explain. Howell…
Above all, don't lie to yourself. Dostoevsky An Examination Under Oath (EUO) in California refers to a proceeding involving you (the insured) and your insurance company (your insurer). The insurer…
What is dark within me, illumine." John Milton Lots of people visit California. Some of those people are responsible for car crashes. Here are the steps you need to follow…
The pen is the tongue of the mind. Horace Here are ten suggestions in writing a demand letter in California. First, don't call it a demand letter. It's a settlement…
Check yourself before you wreck yourself Ice Cube The seat belt defense in California is an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is a defense raised by a defendant. An affirmative…
Ignorance is bold, and knowledge is reserved. Thucydides Security guards in California need either a "guard card" or a PSO license. A "guard card" is a license issue for a…
Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. Isaac Asimov Security guards, bouncers, doormen. What exactly are they allowed to do in California? The job of a security guard is…
Time is an illusion. Albert Einstein New year, new law! Effective this year is CCP § 999 et seq, which governs time-limited demands in property damage, personal injury, and wrongful…