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Straight talk on personal injury and property damage law in California. Practical answers from Evan W. Walker.

What Are Howell Bills?
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.…
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What Is An Examination Under Oath In California
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…
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How To Serve A Lawsuit On A Nonresident Driver In California
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…
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How To Write A Demand Letter In California
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…
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What Is The Seat Belt Defense In California?
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…
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What Licenses Do Security Guards Need In California?
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…
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What Can Security Guards Do In California?
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…
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What Are California Time-Limited Demands?
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,…
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Can You Sue For Nuisance In California?
Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty. John Adams Yes, you can. What Is Nuisance In California? Nuisance in California is a…
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Can You Sue For Trespassing In California?
Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty. John Adams Yes, you can. What Is Trespass In California? Trespass in California is a…
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What Is The Personal Reasons Exception in California?
We are our choices Sartre The personal reasons exception is an exception to the general rule on the standard of real property damages. Here's some context.…
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What Is Insurance Bad Faith In California?
Trust not too much to appearances. Virgil What Is Insurance Bad Faith? Insurance bad faith is when your insurance company doesn't treat you fairly. Bad faith…
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