November 2025

Yes, in many cases, you are required by law to report a car accident to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This requirement is completely separate from calling 911 or having the police file a report at the scene. If the collision involved an injury, a fatality, or property damage that appears to be more than $1,000, you have a legal duty to file a special report. Knowing when and how to do this is key to protecting your rights ... Read More

It’s a natural human reflex: when you fall, you put your hands out to break the impact. While this instinct can protect your head and vital organs, it often results in severe injuries from falling and landing on your hands. The force of your body weight concentrating on your wrists, hands, and arms can cause complex fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue damage that may require surgery and lead to long-term complications. If your fall was... Read More

Between 15% and 26% of California drivers are uninsured, according to a report from the Insurance Research Council. Some drivers, however, will not own up to being uninsured after an accident and instead provide fraudulent information. Often, it can take days to discover this deception, only raising the stakes for an insurance claim in the process. False information does not mean the other party is liable for their own damages, nor does it mea... Read More

As California drivers, we have a responsibility to keep our vehicles in good condition and repair any defects if necessary. To protect the safety of drivers on the road, California requires that all eligible vehicles in the state undergo a vehicle safety inspection to help keep the roads safe and decrease car accidents. While not all vehicles have to undergo an inspection, the majority of drivers are subject to this requirement. It is importan... Read More

If you’ve suffered a work-related injury in California, it’s crucial to understand how workers’ compensation settlements are calculated. This knowledge can help you maximize your benefits and ensure fair compensation for your injuries. You need to understand the factors that impact settlement amounts and the key considerations involved in calculating your workers’ compensation settlement. To protect your rights and ensure you receive the fu... Read More

When working in an office setting, the last thing you expect is to suffer an injury, yet employees might experience injuries from repetitive motion, specifically carpal tunnel syndrome. Many workers might not think they can obtain compensation or legal recourse for these injuries because there was no single accident or event that caused them. However, you can file a workers’ compensation claim for carpal tunnel. Workers’ comp law categorize... Read More

Researchers say that there are as many as 300,000 people living with spinal cord injuries in the United States. Additionally, around 18,000 people sustain a new spinal cord injury each year across the country. Often, these incidents are caused by vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, sports injuries, or another type of severe incident. But does a spinal cord injury qualify for disability? Let’s discuss whether a person with a spinal cord ... Read More

There are various reasons why a person may need to remove their breast implants. One reason may be that your doctor has determined that doing so is medically necessary. Furthermore, a person may also want to have their breast implants removed if those implants have been recalled. But who pays for breast implant recall surgery? Needing to have your breast implants removed due to health risks is a real possibility, especially for those who ha... Read More

Bicycle helmets save lives. Unfortunately, many individuals choose not to wear a bicycle helmet when they head out for some riding. This can be deadly. According to the National Safety Council, approximately one-third of all non-fatal bicycle injuries are head injuries. Data also shows that most of the 80,000 bicycle-related head injuries treated in emergency rooms every year are brain injuries. Understanding bicycle helmet laws in California ... Read More

We are proud to celebrate a truly special evening on the horizon: this year’s Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) Top Gun Awards & Installation Dinner, where remarkable leaders in our legal community will be honored for their exceptional achievements, dedication, and service.

Greg Bentley to Be Inducted Into the Hall of Fame

This year, we are honored to celebrate Greg Bentley, who will be inducted into the prestigious OCTLA Hall of Fame. Greg’s extraordinary career, leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice have shaped the legal landscape and set a standard of excellence we are proud to recognize.

2025 OCTLA Top Gun Honorees

This year’s Top Gun Awards celebrate attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, courage, and results in their practice areas. We congratulate the following honorees:

• Keith Bruno & Nick Rowley – Top Gun: Medical Malpractice
  Recognized for their outstanding advocacy and groundbreaking work on behalf of patients and families.
• Tom Antunovich – Top Gun: Young Gun
  Honored for his exceptional early-career achievements, passion for justice, and impressive results.
• William Shapiro – Top Gun: Distinguished Achievement
  Celebrated for a career marked by excellence, leadership, and unwavering service to the profession.
• Greyson Goody – Top Gun: Personal Injury
  Recognized for his dedication to injured clients and his remarkable success in personal injury litigation.

Clare Lucich Installed as Incoming OCTLA President

We are also thrilled to celebrate Clare Lucich, a previously honored Young Gun Top Gun Recipient, who will be installed as President of OCTLA in January. Clare’s leadership, commitment, and vision continue to elevate the organization, and her upcoming presidency marks an exciting new chapter for OCTLA. This year, she will also co-host the awards ceremony alongside the current OCTLA President.

Keith More Returns as Live Auction MC

A beloved and familiar presence, Keith More—a four-time Top Gun Honoree for Workers’ Compensation—will once again serve as the MC for the Live Auction, a role he has embraced with enthusiasm and excellence year after year.

This year’s Top Gun Awards & Installation Dinner promises to be an inspiring evening celebrating dedication, leadership, and the pursuit of justice. We congratulate all honorees and look forward to commemorating their achievements together.

 

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