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Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon throughout the state of California. However, individual motorcyclists can take steps to help prevent these accidents from occurring in the first place. One of the best ways to prevent a motorcycle accident is to know when these incidents are most likely to occur. Here, we want to discuss what time of day motorcycle accidents typically occur as well as which days of the week most of these collisions happen.... Read More

Motorcycle accidents often result in devastating injuries for those involved. This is particularly true for motorcycle operators and their passengers who have very little protection from the force of a vehicle on the roadway. However, who is at fault for most motorcycle accidents in California? The reality is that fault can be challenging to determine after these collisions occur. Just like traditional vehicle accidents, these incidents have t... Read More

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another driver in the state of California, you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, no two motorcycle accident claims are exactly alike. The total value of your particular motorcycle accident case will depend on various factors related to your specific situation. Here, we want to discuss how motorcycle accide... Read More

Three prominent plaintiffs firms have banded together to seek control of the proposed class actions filed over the Orange County oil spill. Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy; Aitken Aitken Cohn; and Bentley & More want their cases combined and their firms appointed interim co-lead counsel for five proposed classes, the first major power grab in a flurry of lawsuits that include lawyers across California and beyond. Click The Recorder  for the full article.

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California has more registered motorcycles than any other state across the country. Even though most motorcyclists get to and from their destinations safely, motorcycle accidents do occur on California roadways. Here, we want to discuss the most common causes of motorcycle accidents. In some cases, these incidents are caused by the motorcyclist, but it is not uncommon for a crash to be caused by the actions of other drivers on the roadway. Ca... Read More

Homelessness is often a problem that hides in the shadows and we often don’t think of Orange County as an area rife with homelessness. Truth is, this is a public health crisis that we can no longer turn a blind eye to. According to resources provided by the Homeless Shelters Directory, as of 2019, There were an estimated 6,860 homeless individuals in Orange County California. The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) states, “As of January 2020, California had an estimated 161,548 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by Continuums of Care to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of that Total, 8,030 were family households, 11,401 were Veterans, 12,172 were unaccompanied young adults (aged 18-24), and 51,785 were individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.”

Bentley & More LLP is a proud advocate in the fight against Homelessness throughout Southern California. We continue to Partner with organizations fighting for the ever-growing needs of the Homeless epidemic. Organizations like Operation Helping Hands So Cal, The Lucky Duck Foundation, Lawyers for Warriors & Together We Rise are all dedicated to helping battle homelessness and foster care throughout Southern California. Bentley & More sponsors Annual golf tournaments and fundraising events that are intended to bring the community together to bring awareness to the ongoing problem.

There are many contributors to the problem of Homelessness. The horrors of childhood trauma and poverty, mental illness and drug addiction certainly lend to the likelihood that someone lives on the streets. Greg Bentley & Keith More, Co-Founders of the firm, believe strongly in giving back to the community to help fight the good fight in advocating for those less fortunate.

“We are so blessed and fortunate to be able do for others less fortunate than us, giving back is who we are.” – Keith P. More

 

Bentley & More in action:

   

 

For more information on the Non-Profit organizations we sponsor, you can visit their websites here:

Operation Helping Hands So Cal

Lawyers for Warriors – VLI

The Lucky Duck Foundation

Together We Rise

 

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The last thing any motorcyclist wants to think about is being injured or sustaining property damage in an accident. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents do occur in California. Here, we want to discuss the odds of actually being involved in a motorcycle accident. This is important to know, regardless of whether or not you are a regular motorcycle rider or an occasional recreation rider. California Data Surrounding Motorcycle Accidents When we... Read More