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Should You Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company After an Auto Accident?

Adjusters sound friendly when they ask. The recording almost always works against you. Here's what to do instead.

June 23, 2025

Auto Accidents

Got Into an Accident? Here's a Refresher

The right moves in the first 24 hours after a crash protect your health, your claim, and your wallet.

March 10, 2025Read

Insurance

Understanding the Resident Relative Clause

Family members living in your home may be covered under your auto policy, and have rights you don't know about.

September 19, 2024Read

Legal Tech

Can ChatGPT Be Your Attorney?

AI tools are powerful, but they don't substitute for an experienced personal injury attorney. Here's why.

May 21, 2024Read

Auto Accidents

Uber's California Rideshare Coverages

Coverage depends on what phase the driver was in when the crash happened. We break each one down.

March 4, 2024Read

Legal Updates

New California Laws in 2024

A roundup of the legal changes that took effect January 1, 2024, and what they mean for injury claims.

December 28, 2023Read

Insurance

California's Bold Move Towards Adequate Auto Insurance Coverage

California raised its minimum auto insurance limits. Here's how the new requirements protect drivers.

November 27, 2023Read

Auto Accidents

Understanding Event Data Recorders: Crucial Evidence in Auto Accident Cases

Modern cars store crash data that can make or break a case. Here's what's recorded and why it matters.

September 26, 2023Read

Injuries

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

TBIs can change a life overnight. Symptoms, severity, and why early documentation matters for your claim.

July 31, 2023Read

Legal Basics

Attorney Client Privilege

What you tell your attorney stays with your attorney. Here's how privilege works, and where its limits are.

March 29, 2023Read

Safety

Safety Tips to Avoid Accidents

Defensive driving habits that meaningfully reduce your odds of being in a crash.

February 27, 2023Read

Insurance

Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Why You Should Have It

An estimated 1 in 6 California drivers is uninsured. UM coverage is the protection adjusters won't sell hard.

January 4, 2023Read

Insurance

Is Giving a Recorded Statement to Insurance Companies a Good Idea?

Adjusters sound friendly for a reason. A recorded statement rarely helps you and often gets used against you.

November 1, 2022Read

Legal Basics

Comparative vs. Pure Comparative Negligence

California lets you recover even if you were mostly at fault. Most states don't. Here's why the standard matters.

March 31, 2022Read

Legal Updates

New California Laws in 2022

Minimum wage, the felony murder rule, probation rules, and police reforms that took effect January 1, 2022.

January 25, 2022Read

Legal Basics

Attention to Detail: Why It Matters

A missing signature line cost one plaintiff over $500,000. The smallest details can make or break a case.

December 10, 2021Read

Auto Accidents

LAPD's New Policy on Traffic Collision Reports

LAPD no longer writes reports for many minor crashes. That makes proving fault harder. Here's what to do.

October 29, 2021Read

Safety

Driving Tips in the Fall

Wet leaves, earlier sunsets, school zones, and Halloween. The seasonal hazards that cause Fall crashes.

September 23, 2021Read

Insurance

What Is Prop 213 and How Can It Affect My Case?

Uninsured drivers can lose the right to pain-and-suffering damages, even when the crash wasn't their fault.

August 16, 2021Read

Legal Updates

California Overturns Assault Weapons Ban (At Least on Paper)

A federal judge struck down California's assault weapons ban. Why the practical effect is far from settled.

June 7, 2021Read

Personal Injury

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Really Worth?

It comes down to damages. The seven types of compensation, and how partial fault changes the number.

April 22, 2021Read

Auto Accidents

Minor Auto Accidents and Fender Benders

Insurers love the 'look at this tiny dent' argument. How low-impact soft-tissue cases are actually won.

March 10, 2021Read

Auto Accidents

5 Things You Must Do After an Accident With an Uninsured Motorist

Police report, no admissions, medical care, your insurer, and an attorney. The five steps that protect your claim.

February 11, 2021Read

Legal Updates

Key Changes in California Criminal Laws 2021

Misdemeanor diversion, capped probation, juvenile reforms, and a chokehold ban that took effect in 2021.

January 15, 2021Read

Auto Accidents

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

The full checklist: safety, getting help, collecting evidence, filing a claim, and when to call an attorney.

January 1, 2021Read

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