July 2026

You went down hard in a parking lot puddle, or on a wet tile floor near a store entrance, and the manager already told you it was "just the rain." That excuse doesn't hold up under California law.Property owners here owe visitors a duty to keep walkways reasonably safe in wet weather, not only on dry days. Rain doesn't erase their duty of care. It usually sharpens it, since a foreseeable hazard calls for a foreseeable fix.If you're hur... Read More

A CT scan or MRI can provide important information after a head injury, but normal imaging does not always mean your brain escaped injury.Many traumatic brain injuries, particularly mild TBIs and concussions, may not appear on routine scans even when symptoms are real and persistent.That distinction can become important if an insurance company points to "normal" imaging as evidence that your injuries are not serious. Brain injury claim... Read More

After a serious injury accident, California personal injury laws decide almost everything. These laws tell you how long you have to act, what happens if you were partly at fault, and what a jury can award for what you've lost. None of it is hidden, and none of it requires a law degree to follow at the level that matters to you right now.Bentley & More LLP has walked injured Californians through these exact questions for years, one case... Read More

An injury caused by someone else's negligence can change more than your physical health. It can interrupt your income, create unexpected expenses, limit the activities you enjoy, and affect nearly every part of your daily life.The compensation available in a personal injury claim should reflect those losses, not just the cost of your medical treatment.California law recognizes both the financial and personal impact of an injury. Depend... Read More

If you or a loved one recently suffered a personal injury because of another party’s negligence or misconduct, you may wonder about average personal injury settlement amounts in California and what type of compensation you may be able to claim from the defendant. The reality is that every case is unique, and while you may find “averages” online, you need to hire a personal injury lawyer to help you build your case and claim appropriate compens... Read More

It is vital to understand the personal injury statute of limitations in California if you intend to claim compensation for damages from another party. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you gather the evidence you will need to prove fault for the injury you suffered, and it is vital to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after your injury so you can meet the statute of limitations. Understanding the Pers... Read More