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If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or company in California, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Wrongful death laws in California are available to help family members and the estate of the deceased recover various types of compensation in these situations. However, there are multiple elements that need to be in place and proven in order for a wrongful death cla... Read More

Anytime someone is bitten by another person's dog in California, they should be able to recover compensation for their injuries and other expenses. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, particularly when it comes to going up against insurance carriers and dealing with the deadlines in place. Here, we want to discuss how long you have to file the lawsuit after a dog bite injury occurs, as well as any deadlines put in place b... Read More

Co-Founder Greg Bentley has been recognized as Best Lawyers for 2022 in the following categories:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Insurance Law

Mr. Bentley’s track record reflects a career dedicated to protecting consumers. Mr. Bentley’s fight for consumers includes leadership positions in various organizations. He continues to fight for consumers and those who have fallen victim to injury due to insurance bad faith, wrongful death, premises liability, etc.

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Co-Founder Keith More has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year in Workers’ Compensation Law.

Now in his 33rd year of practice, Keith P. More still has the desire and motivation to take on the most challenging, life changing cases. If you are reading this, then you know it is Keith’s fierce drive, compassion and experience that separates him from all other lawyers.

Beyond the personal accolades is a lawyer who cares about those he represents. For one 22 year old tetraplegic whose spinal cord injuries resulted from his unprotected fall through a sky light, attorney Keith P. More obtained a settlement of $14.7 million, the largest award in California workers’ compensation history. Over his 33 year career, Keith has taken on some of the largest corporations in the world. Besides the in court awards, Keith is most proud of his ability to connect with his clients. It’s not just about being the lawyer. It’s about being their voice and telling their story. Keith goes the extra mile and sits in on Team Conferences, meets with doctors, vendors and therapists. If you or a loved one are in need of Keith’s services, whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, construction site incident , fall or work related injury make Keith a part of your team.

 

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States around the US use various methods to handle what happens after a dog bite occurs. In some cases, states will use a “one bite rule,” which means that, in order to recover compensation from a dog’s owner, it has to be shown that the dog has previously bitten an individual before. However, other states approach these cases with a strict liability law, which means that the dog owner will be responsible regardless of whether or not their pet... Read More

Individuals can typically recover compensation if they are bitten by a dog owned or controlled by another individual. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, and it requires an understanding of California's dog bite laws. Is California a Strict Liability Dog Bite State? Yes, California does follow a “strict liability” system when it comes to dog bite laws. When we examine Civil Code Section 3342, we can see that a dog owner... Read More

Co-Founder Keith More was feature in the most recent publication of Super Lawyers. The article features Mr. More meeting his childhood hero, Pete Rose. Click the image to see more.

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