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- UpdatedOct 19, 2026
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The First Rain of the Season: Wet-Road Car Accidents and Who Is Responsible in California
Rain is back in the forecast. What California law expects of drivers on wet roads, when a city or Caltrans may share blame, and what to do after a crash.
Pedestrians & cyclists
Halloween and the Time Change: Pedestrian Safety and Injury Claims in California
Halloween falls on a Saturday and clocks fall back the next day. Here is who may be responsible when a trick-or-treater, walker, or party guest is hurt.
New California laws
The Last Bills of 2026: New California Laws Signed September 28 to 30 That Affect Injury Victims
The last signings of the 2026 session include a new limit on when cities and counties pay a full share of economic damages, free electronic copies of collision reports, and new rules for electric two-wheelers.
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New California laws
New California Laws Signed in September 2026 That Affect Injury Victims
From a four-bill DUI package to new liability rules for social media platforms and car-sharing programs, here are the September 2026 bill signings that matter most to injured Californians.
Wrongful death
Wrongful Death Claims in California: Who Can File and What Families Can Recover
California law decides exactly who may bring a wrongful death claim and what losses it covers. Here is a plain-English guide for families, including how the survival action differs after 2025.
Medical malpractice
Birth Injuries in California: Deadlines, MICRA, and What Parents Should Know
If your baby was injured during labor or delivery, California has special deadlines, notice rules, and MICRA damage caps. Here is a plain-English guide for parents as of September 2026.
Courts & rulings
Summer 2026 California Appellate Rulings Injured People Should Know About
Five published California appellate decisions from summer 2026 that matter if you are hurt: policy-limits settlements, robotaxi arbitration, malpractice deadlines, a costly appeal mistake, and the Gilead drug ruling.
Workplace injuries
Workers' Comp and Third-Party Claims: When You Can Sue Someone Other Than Your Employer
Workers' comp is usually your only claim against your employer in California, but not always your only claim. Here is when a third party may be responsible, how the Privette rule works, and the deadlines to know.
Car accidents
What Is MedPay Coverage and How Does It Work in California?
MedPay is optional California auto coverage that can pay medical bills after a crash no matter who was at fault. Here is how it works, how reimbursement and liens fit in, and how to use it well.
Pedestrians & cyclists
Back to School: Pedestrian Accidents and Your Rights in California
As kids head back to school, here is what California law says about crosswalks, school zone speed limits, daylighting, and jaywalking, plus the deadlines that apply when a child is hurt.
Courts & rulings
The Gilead Ruling and California Product Liability: What Injured Consumers Should Know
On August 3, 2026, the California Supreme Court ruled for Gilead in the tenofovir HIV drug cases. Here is what the court decided, what it left open, and which product claims remain available.
Workplace injuries
Injured by a Robot or Automated Machine at Work: Your Options in California
Hurt by an industrial robot, automated line, or other machine on the job in California? Here is how workers' comp, third-party product claims against the maker, and Cal/OSHA safety rules fit together.
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