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Greg Bentley is Co-Founder of Bentley & More LLP in Newport Beach, California. With 36 years of experience, he represents plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, insurance bad faith, dangerous road and property conditions, and construction-site failure cases. Admitted to the State Bar of California, Greg earned his J.D. from Western State University College of Law in 1990. He is a member of several invitation-only trial organizations, including the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and is active in multiple statewide and regional trial lawyer associations.

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Who pays my medical bills after a truck accident in California?

Who Pays My Medical Bills After a Truck Accident in California?

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Truck Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
A crash with a commercial truck can leave you staring at ambulance bills, imaging invoices, and physical therapy statements before anyone tells you who will pay. In California, the trucking company's insurer is financially responsible for your medical costs if its driver caused the wreck, but that money almost never arrives while the bills are due.The personal injury attorneys at Bentley & More LLP have spent years sorting out this kin... Read More
What's the Penalty for Hitting a Pedestrian or Cyclist in California

What’s the Penalty for Hitting a Pedestrian or Cyclist in California?

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Pedestrian Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 26, 2026
Being hit while walking or riding a bike leaves you with injuries, bills, and questions. One of them is usually whether the driver will be held accountable. The attorneys at Bentley & More LLP help injured people understand what the driver may face criminally and what compensation they can pursue in a civil claim. A free consultation can help you see where you stand. Key TakeawaysCriminal charges against the driver punish the driver... Read More
What's the Difference Between a Wrongful Death Lawsuit and a Survival Action in California

What’s the Difference Between a Wrongful Death Lawsuit and a Survival Action in California?

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Wrongful Death
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Last Modified on Oct 26, 2026
When someone dies because of another person's carelessness, the family left behind often has more than one legal option. A wrongful death lawsuit compensates the people who loved the person who died. A survival action lets that person's estate collect much of what they could have claimed had they lived.A California wrongful death attorney can help determine which claim fits a specific situation. Our dedicated personal injury lawyers at Ben... Read More
What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in California, Step by Step

What to Do After an Uber or Lyft Accident in California, Step by Step

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 21, 2026
A rideshare collision in California doesn't follow the same rules as a typical crash. The insurance that applies depends on what the Uber or Lyft app showed at the exact moment of impact.Knowing the right order of steps, from the scene of the crash through the insurance claim, protects your potential recovery.California law gives injured passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians real protection. The attorneys at Bentley & More L... Read More
What to Do After a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident in California, Step by Step

What to Do After a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident in California, Step by Step

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Pedestrian Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
Getting hit by a car while walking or riding a bike turns an ordinary day into a blur of pain, confusion, and unanswered questions. You might be lying on the pavement wondering if you should call 911, or sitting in an ER two days later realizing your shoulder still won't move right.Knowing what to do next can protect your health and your legal rights. The steps below cover the scene, medical care, paperwork, and the deadlines that quietly ... Read More
What Should I Not Do After a Motorcycle Accident in California?

What Should I Not Do After a Motorcycle Accident in California?

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Motorcycle Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 21, 2026
A motorcycle crash leaves you hurting, confused, and still running on adrenaline. Yet, what you do after a crash can affect whether you receive fair payment for your medical bills, lost wages, and other accident expenses.Riders worried about what not to do after a California motorcycle accident are usually concerned about saying or signing something that lets an insurance company shrink their claim. Our dedicated personal injury lawyers at... Read More
What if the Uber Driver Was Off-duty or Had the App Off in California?

What if the Uber Driver Was Off-duty or Had the App Off in California?

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
When an Uber driver was off duty or had the app off in California, Uber's own commercial insurance provides nothing. The driver's personal auto policy becomes the first source of recovery, and that policy usually carries far lower limits than Uber's commercial coverage.The team at Bentley & More LLP sorts through applicable insurance coverages for injured people in California. Key TakeawaysUber provides no coverage while the dri... Read More
What if the Rideshare Driver Was at Fault and Uninsured in California?

What if the Rideshare Driver Was at Fault and Uninsured in California?

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
Getting hit by an Uber or Lyft driver is stressful enough. Finding out that the driver has no personal auto insurance can feel like your claim just fell apart. California law anticipated this problem. Rules built specifically for rideshare companies mean a driver's personal insurance status often has little to do with whether you get paid.Figuring out which policy applies takes digging into app logs and trip data. The team at Bentley &... Read More
What if the at-fault Party Was Also Killed in the Accident in California

What if the at-fault Party Was Also Killed in the Accident in California?

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Truck Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 26, 2026
If the driver who caused your loved one’s death also died in the collision, you may be wondering what to do next and if you even have a case. You may have a case, and your next steps matter.Your legal right to compensation does not disappear when the at-fault driver dies. You may file a claim against the deceased driver's estate. The path just looks different, and the attorneys at Bentley & More LLP can walk you through the steps for y... Read More
What if I Was Hit by a Delivery Truck (Amazon, FedEx, UPS) in California?

What if I Was Hit by a Delivery Truck (Amazon, FedEx, UPS) in California?

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Truck Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 16, 2026
A delivery van blows a stop sign or a box truck backs out of a driveway without looking, and you're left with an injury and a stack of medical bills.California law gives injured people tools to find the party responsible for an accident, even when a company hides behind a contractor label. Bentley & More LLP has built its practice around untangling exactly these corporate structures for injured clients across California. Here's what ma... Read More
What if I Was Crossing Outside a Crosswalk in California

What if I Was Crossing Outside a Crosswalk in California?

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Pedestrian Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 26, 2026
Getting hit by a car is frightening enough without an insurance adjuster telling you that stepping off the curb outside a painted crosswalk means you have no case. That claim gets repeated to injured pedestrians, and it is not accurate.California law still lets you pursue compensation if you were crossing outside a crosswalk when a vehicle struck you. It just changes how fault gets divided between you and the driver.A pedestrian injury... Read More
What if I Was an Uber Driver and Got Hit by Another Car?

What if I Was an Uber Driver and Got Hit by Another Car?

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
If you drive for Uber and another car hit you, the at-fault driver's insurance usually pays first, not Uber's policy. An experienced rideshare accident attorney at Bentley & More LLP can sort out the layers of coverage so you are not left guessing while bills pile up. Key TakeawaysThe at-fault driver's personal liability insurance is usually the first source of payment. Most Uber drivers in California cannot file a standard worke... Read More
Does My Own Auto Insurance Cover Me if I'm Hit While Walking or Biking in California?

Does My Own Auto Insurance Cover Me if I’m Hit While Walking or Biking in California?

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 18, 2026
In many cases, yes. Your own auto insurance may cover you if you're hit while walking or biking in California, through coverage you may not have thought to check. A pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney at Bentley & More LLP can review your policy and your crash facts to tell you what applies. Key TakeawaysUninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy can pay you even when you weren't in a car. Coverage can e... Read More
What Are Uber and Lyft's Insurance "Periods" and Why Do They Matter in California?

What Are Uber and Lyft’s Insurance “Periods” and Why Do They Matter in California?

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
A crash involving an Uber or Lyft driver can bring up to three different insurance policies into play. Which one applies depends on the driver's app status at the moment of the crash. Rideshare coverage is divided into "insurance periods" based on that status.If you're trying to make sense of Uber and Lyft's insurance periods after a crash, the attorneys at Bentley & More LLP can help you sort out which policy applies and fight for the... Read More
Uber and Lyft Accident Settlement Amounts and Compensation in California

Uber and Lyft Accident Settlement Amounts and Compensation in California

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
Getting hurt in a rideshare crash leaves you with more questions than answers. Medical bills pile up, the car is gone, and you're left wondering whether Uber or Lyft will actually pay what your injuries are worth. The answer depends heavily on what the driver's app showed at the moment of impact, and on how well your injuries and losses get documented.Bentley & More LLP has spent years untangling these layered insurance claims for inju... Read More
Common Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Injuries

Common Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Injuries

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Bicycle Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 26, 2026
A driver's mistake takes about a second, but the injuries from it can last for years. If you were hit while walking or riding a bike, you're probably dealing with pain, a stack of bills, and a body that doesn't work the way it did before the accident.Common pedestrian and bicycle accident injuries include head trauma, spinal cord damage, broken bones, road rash, and internal injuries. Some of these injuries are more serious than they look ... Read More
What if the Truck Driver Was an Independent Contractor and Not a Company Employee in California?

What if the Truck Driver Was an Independent Contractor and Not a Company Employee in California?

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Truck Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
You're hurt, the bills are stacking up, and someone just told you the trucker wasn't an employee, so the trucking company owes you nothing. In California that defense often falls apart. A trucking company may still be responsible after an independent contractor truck driver causes a crash. Who controlled the truck, the load, and the route counts more than a tax label.Bentley & More LLP handles catastrophic truck cases out of Newport Be... Read More
How Uber and Lyft's Insurance Coverage Works in California?

How Uber and Lyft’s Insurance Coverage Works (Periods 0 – 3) in California

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 21, 2026
Getting hurt in or by a rideshare car raises one urgent question: which insurance policy actually pays for your injuries? In California, the answer depends on what the driver's app was doing when the crash happened.Uber and Lyft's insurance coverage moves through four distinct periods, and the difference between a $50,000 policy and a $1 million policy can hinge on whether a ride had been accepted seconds before impact.Our dedicated pe... Read More
How Much is the Average Uber or Lyft Accident Settlement in California

How Much is the Average Uber or Lyft Accident Settlement in California?

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Car Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 26, 2026
Getting hurt in a rideshare crash leaves you juggling medical bills and trying to solve a confusing insurance puzzle. There's no single number for an Uber or Lyft accident settlement in California. Value depends on which insurance policy applies, how serious your injuries are, and who caused the crash.A minor soft tissue injury might settle for a few thousand dollars. A crash leaving someone with a fractured spine or traumatic brain injury... Read More
How Long Do I Have to File a Rideshare Accident Claim in California?

How Long Do I Have to File a Rideshare Accident Claim in California?

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Pedestrian Accidents
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Last Modified on Oct 23, 2026
If you were hurt in a crash while riding in or driving for Uber or Lyft, your deadline depends on who is responsible and whether a government vehicle or public road was involved. In most cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit under California's personal injury statute of limitations.That window can shrink to six months for a claim against a government entity, such as one that owns a vehicle in the crash or m... Read More
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