Personal Injury Blog
Plain-language answers from Manoukian Law Firm: what to do after a crash, how claims are valued, and how California law protects you.
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How Long Will My Motorcycle Accident Case Take in California?
Most motorcycle accident claims in California settle six to twelve months after treatment ends when fault is clear. Disputed fault, serious injuries…
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Motorcycle Crash on Sierra Highway or Soledad Canyon Road: Who Was at Fault
Fault follows the right of way. The most common Santa Clarita motorcycle crash is a car turning left across the rider, and…
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How Long Will My Slip and Fall Case Take in Los Angeles?
Most Los Angeles slip and fall claims take 6 to 12 months to settle if the property owner’s insurer accepts responsibility, and…
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Does My Health Insurance Get Paid Back From My Settlement?
Yes, in most cases your health plan, Medi-Cal or Medicare has a reimbursement right against your settlement. California law caps what a…
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Will My Settlement Be Taxed in California?
A settlement for a physical injury is not taxable income in California or federally. Punitive damages and interest on a judgment are…
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Will My Employer Find Out About My Lawsuit?
Your employer usually learns about an injury case only if you claim lost wages, because proving that claim requires payroll records from…
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Fell at a Store in Valencia or Canyon Country: Does the Store Have to Pay
The store has to pay only if it was negligent: it created the hazard, knew about it, or should have found it…
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Will I Have to Go to Court for My Personal Injury Case?
Probably not. Most California injury cases settle with the insurance company, and even filed cases usually end at mediation rather than in…
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Will I Have to Give a Deposition in My Car Accident Case?
Only if a lawsuit is filed. Most claims settle with the insurer without one. In a filed case, a deposition of the…
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Can the Defense Get My Psychiatrist’s Records?
Not if you keep the claim to ordinary pain and suffering. Claiming a diagnosed condition like PTSD or depression from the accident…
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