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.
LATEST ARTICLES BY: Greg Bentley
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Last Modified on May 26, 2026
Accidents involving commercial trucks may not be as common as passenger car accidents, but they are typically far more damaging. While most truck accidents happen for similar reasons as other accidents, it’s important to know the federal trucking regulation violations that cause accidents. If a truck driver and/or their employer violated any such regulations and this caused your accident, this variable could complicate your personal injury cla...
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Last Modified on May 21, 2026
Truck accidents are some of the most damaging vehicle accidents in California. If you are injured in this type of accident due to another party’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation for your damages. Truck accident settlement amounts in California vary based on multiple factors. An experienced California truck accident attorney can help you assess the potential value of your case and pursue compensation from those responsibl...
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Last Modified on May 21, 2026
Truck accidents are some of the most damaging vehicle accidents in California, and resolving the legal aftermath of this type of crash is usually more difficult than resolving most other accidents, but how long do truck accident cases take in California? The answer varies from case to case, and it is important to know the factors that could potentially extend your case’s timetable.
How Long Do Truck Accident Cases Take in California?
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Last Modified on May 26, 2026
If you have recently lost a family member because of another party’s negligence or illegal misconduct, you are likely eligible to file a wrongful death claim against them. But how long does a wrongful death lawsuit take in California? The answer depends on several factors, such as whether liability is contested, the scope of damages you are seeking, and whether you hire a wrongful death lawyer to represent you and your family in this difficult...
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Last Modified on May 21, 2026
California law requires every driver to have auto insurance, but not all drivers meet this requirement. It’s vital to know your legal options after an uninsured motorist accident and the steps you could take today that may mitigate your frustration after such an accident. Every driver has options for purchasing auto insurance coverage in California, and adding uninsured motorist coverage to yours could be beneficial in the future.
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Last Modified on May 26, 2026
When a family member dies because of another party’s actions, this can form grounds for a wrongful death case, enabling the family to pursue accountability and compensation. While money cannot replace the victim, wrongful death damages in California can provide a sense of closure and help the family resolve the economic impact of the victim’s death. You should hire an experienced wrongful death lawyer to help with this difficult case.
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Last Modified on May 21, 2026
Car accidents are a leading cause of accidental injuries and deaths in California each year, and if you or a family member is injured in a car accident, understanding car accident fault laws in California will be crucial to your recovery efforts. If you think another driver caused the accident, proving fault will be an essential first step in recovering compensation for the damages you suffered, and this can be challenging in some accident cas...
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver, you have the right to pursue compensation for your damages from the at-fault driver, but you have a limited time in which to do so. It’s vital to know the motorcycle accident statute of limitations in California and consult an experienced attorney to help you build your case. It’s a good idea to start building your case as soon as possible to ensure you meet the statut...
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Last Modified on May 21, 2026
When you have been harmed by another party’s actions, this can form the basis for a personal injury case, but to have the greatest chance of successfully recovering compensation, you need to know how to find a good personal injury lawyer in California. The right attorney can help you prove fault for the injury, assess the full extent of your claimable damages, and guide you through your case proceedings efficiently.
How to Find a Good Persona...
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
California law requires every driver to have auto insurance, and under the state’s fault-based system for resolving vehicle accidents, an at-fault driver’s policy can pay for damages another driver suffered because of the policyholder’s negligence. Auto insurance is the first option for recovery after most vehicle accidents, but when it comes to California motorcycle vs car insurance claims, it’s vital to know what to expect in either case.
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
If you or a family member is injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s crucial to know how to prove fault in a motorcycle accident. In California, all vehicle accidents involving multiple parties are resolved on a fault basis. Whoever caused the accident is liable for the resulting damages, and the injured victim has a short time to gather the evidence needed to establish liability.
Make sure you are aware of the strict motorcycle accident sta...
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
Motorcyclists must comply with helmet laws, and motorcycle accident claims in California can be complicated when a rider was not wearing a helmet when their accident happened. Refusal to wear a helmet significantly increases the risk of catastrophic or fatal head injuries in an accident, and it is also a violation of California law.
If you are unsure of your legal options, knowing what to do after a motorcycle accident in California is cruc...
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
All motorcyclists should understand California’s lane splitting laws. While lane splitting is a controversial subject and the practice is banned in many states, it is legal in California and can be a potentially life-saving maneuver in certain situations. However, done incorrectly, lane splitting can be incredibly dangerous. Knowing the state’s laws will help a motorcyclist operate their vehicle more safely and reduce their risk of facing liab...
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
Many people throughout California enjoy riding motorcycles, but riders of all experience levels must acknowledge the risks these vehicles present and know what to do after a motorcycle accident. In California, if another driver is responsible for causing an accident, you have the right to claim compensation, but motorcycle accidents often present complex legal challenges that require the attention of experienced legal counsel.
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Last Modified on May 25, 2026
When it comes to car vs truck accident claims in California, the main differences between these types of accident claims are the severity of the damages involved and the complexity of determining liability. Proving fault is necessary for any vehicle accident case in California, and an injured victim has the right to claim compensation for their damages, but resolving a truck accident case is generally more difficult than resolving a car accide...
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Last Modified on May 22, 2026
Any truck accident can be devastating, but jackknife accidents are particularly damaging and likely to injure multiple victims. There are several common jackknife truck accident causes, and liability in California can be difficult to prove. You should hire a jackknife accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident so they can start gathering the evidence you need to prove fault for your accident.
Jackknife Truck Accident Causes and L...
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Last Modified on May 22, 2026
When a commercial truck accident occurs, an injured victim must be prepared to prove fault for the accident so they can recover compensation for the damages they suffered. While a driver is usually to blame for an accident, their employer may share liability. Trucking company liability for driver negligence in California can complicate a personal injury claim, and it’s important that you hire a truck accident lawyer who can help you understand...
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Last Modified on May 22, 2026
Proving fault for any accident can be challenging, and this may require various types of evidence. Truck accident claims are generally more complex than most other crashes, and one of the most important pieces of evidence you may not know how to obtain is black box evidence in truck accident cases in California, this evidence could show the exact circumstances of how your recent accident happened and help you prove liability.
Understanding th...
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Last Modified on May 21, 2026
The trucking industry is heavily regulated in many ways, including restrictions on how long drivers may operate their trucks before requiring rest. When it comes to hours of service violations and truck accidents in California, a skilled attorney can help you prove whether a truck driver and/or their employer violated these rules, and that this contributed to causing your recent accident. If so, you may have grounds to claim substantial compen...
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Last Modified on Apr 23, 2026
The window of time that you have to file an injury claim in court is not open-ended. Following a car collision, the clock begins ticking, and a missed filing deadline could mean that you do not have recourse to use the civil court system to pursue accountability and compensation. If you were injured in a car collision, you may be wondering how long after a car accident you can sue in California.
Why the Courts Set Statutes of Limitations for ...
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