Southern California Legal Blog
Prop 213: How California law can limit your auto accident injury recovery
Nearly 20 years ago, California lawmakers proposed Proposition 213, which, among other things, would limit certain drivers from fully recovering for their auto accident injuries. Prop 213 was borne out of intensive lobbying by an insurance industry eager to limit...
How President Obama’s Executive Order Really Affects Undocumented Immigrants
Almost two months have passed since President Obama’s executive order on illegal immigration, and it still strikes a nerve with folks on both sides of the political spectrum. Many republicans have complained that the President overstepped his bounds. Some democrats...
From “House of Cards” to “United States v. Windsor”: Politics and the Impact of Same-Sex Marriage on Immigration Policy
We see it quite frequently in our country: the interrelationship of law and politics producing a tug-of-war between lawmakers and lawyers, with each side trying to control the narrative of how law affects everyday folks. Think Frank Underwood and Remy Danton, for...
How Can I Preserve the Strength of My Auto Collision Injury Case?
Auto collision injury victims, in the confusion of dealing with injuries, claims adjusters, car repairs, and everyday life, often say and/or do certain things that adversely affect their bodily injury cases. Here are a few common mistakes that can plague a bodily...
Why Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Liability is a Must-Have Provision for Auto Insurance Policies
As a personal injury attorney, too often I have come across clients who had decided against spending the extra few dollars per month on uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury (UMBI) liability coverage in their auto insurance policies. Two words: bad decision....
