Is Covid-19 “Physical Loss or Damage” to Property?
Judge a man by his questions Rather than by his answers. -Voltaire A fundamental coverage question is whether covid-19 can be considered a "physical loss or damage" to insured property.…
Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover Covid-19?
Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; Falsehood by haste and uncertainty. -Tacitus Business Interruption (BI) insurance protects a business from economic losses when a business cannot continue its normal…
How To File A Dog Bite Report In San Diego
I will have this done, So I order it done; Let my will replace reasoned judgment. -Juvenal Want to file a dog bite report in San Diego? Here's what you…
California: What is the Made Whole Doctrine?
In most things success depends On knowing how long it takes to succeed. - Montesquieu Introduction Misinformation abounds when people speak of the Made Whole Doctrine. This principle is important and…
North Park Water Main Break: Flood Coverage and Liability
I don't believe in accidents. - Pablo Picasso Introduction Flood waters submerged the San Diego neighborhood of North Park in the early hours of January 5, 2016, after…
My First Year as a Solo Attorney
On October 20, 2016, the San Diego Bar Association "For the Record" published an article I wrote on my first year as a solo attorney. Here is the entire article:…
A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Fee
“He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver.” — Ecclesiastes Personal injury lawyers do not receive a fee unless and until you receive a fee. We work on…
Personal Injury Damages Calculator?
“The unexpected always happens. ” — Proverb Personal injury law is based upon one concept: an injured person is entitled to money from a negligent defendant. If you want…