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The Frances Dunham Law journal.

California personal injury law, explained by the lawyers who litigate it. Written for injured Californians and the people who care about them.

Car Accidents

What to do after a car accident in Los Angeles

A practical guide from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer on what to do in the minutes, hours, and days after a car accident — and the mistakes that cost cases.

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Truck Accidents

Common causes of truck accidents in California

Fatigue, mechanical failure, improper loading, and inadequate training — the recurring causes behind serious commercial truck crashes in California, and what they mean for your case.

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Personal Injury

How personal injury claims work

A plain English explanation of how a California personal injury claim moves from the accident scene to a settlement check or jury verdict, written by a Los Angeles trial attorney.

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California Law

Understanding comparative negligence in California

How California's pure comparative fault rule works in real personal injury cases — and why partial fault rarely ends a claim, explained by a Los Angeles trial lawyer.

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Personal Injury

How long does a personal injury case take

Realistic timelines for California personal injury cases, from quick settlements to fully tried matters, explained by a Los Angeles attorney.

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Personal Injury

Signs you need a personal injury lawyer

Five concrete indicators that you should not handle your California injury claim alone — written by a Los Angeles trial attorney.

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Motorcycle Accidents

California motorcycle accident laws

Lane splitting, helmet laws, comparative fault, and the realities of riding in California — a legal explainer from a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer.

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Uber & Lyft

Uber accident claims explained

Coverage periods, the $1 million policy, and the layered insurance structure of California rideshare claims, explained for injured passengers, drivers, and pedestrians.

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Premises Liability

Slip and fall injuries: who is liable?

Property owners, tenants, managers, and contractors — the law of liability in California slip and fall cases, written by a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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Personal Injury

What compensation can injury victims recover?

Economic damages, non-economic damages, and the limited cases for punitive damages in California — a plain language breakdown by a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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Brain Injuries

Brain injury symptoms after an accident

Concussion and traumatic brain injury symptoms that may emerge after a California car accident, fall, or workplace incident — a guide from a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.

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Wrongful Death

Wrongful death claims in California

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in California, what damages are recoverable, and how survival actions differ — written by a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney.

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Insurance

Insurance company tactics to avoid paying claims

The recurring strategies adjusters use to reduce or deny California injury claims, and how to recognize them — written by a Los Angeles trial attorney.

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Pedestrian Accidents

Steps to take after a pedestrian accident

What to do in the minutes, hours, and days after being hit by a vehicle while walking in California, written by a Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney.

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Construction

Construction site injury claims

Workers' compensation, third party claims, OSHA standards, and how California construction injury cases get built, from a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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Dog Bites

Dog bite laws in California

California's strict liability dog bite statute, the exceptions, and what it means for bite victims and dog owners, explained by a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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Spinal Injuries

Spinal cord injury lawsuits explained

How California spinal cord injury cases are built, valued, and tried — including life care planning, attendant care, and the role of vocational economics.

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Personal Injury

How evidence impacts personal injury cases

What evidence wins California personal injury cases, what loses them, and how to preserve it from day one — from a Los Angeles trial attorney.

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Medical

The importance of medical documentation

Why your medical record is the single most important document in your California injury claim — written by a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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California Law

California statute of limitations for injury claims

The two year personal injury deadline, the six month government claim, and the exceptions that catch plaintiffs off guard — from a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accident safety and legal rights

California cyclist rights, the three foot passing rule, dooring law, and what to do if you are hit on the road — from a Los Angeles bicycle accident lawyer.

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Personal Injury

How to maximize your injury settlement

Practical steps every injured Californian can take to protect and increase the value of a personal injury claim, written by a Los Angeles trial lawyer.

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Premises Liability

Premises liability cases explained

When property owners owe damages in California — negligent security, defective conditions, foreseeable harm, and the legal framework from a Los Angeles attorney.

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Personal Injury

What makes a strong personal injury case

The four factors that determine case value in California personal injury cases — liability clarity, injury severity, documentation, and insurance coverage — from a Los Angeles attorney.

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Personal Injury

Frequently asked questions about personal injury law

Answers to the questions injured Californians ask most often, from contingency fees to trial timelines, by a Los Angeles personal injury attorney.

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Car Accidents

How to get funds prior to car accident settlement

Car accident cases take months. Bills don't wait. A practical guide to every option for getting money before your settlement closes.

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