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Bentley & More LLP is featured in this month’s Orange Coast Magazine “Power Attorneys” edition. The firm has over 35+ years litigating a wide variety of cases with a focus on Catastrophic Personal Injury, Plaintiff Workers’ Compensation & Bad Faith Insurance. We have a team of highly focused, disciplined and hard-working attorneys with the common goal of serving our clients. Our utmost priority is to obtain justice by understanding the needs of our clients and telling their individual stories. We are passionate about the law and are committed to making a difference with our clients and the community. We are in the business of helping people.

If  you or someone you love has been injured, please Reach Out to us today. Every story is unique…let us help you tell yours.

 

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The 2023 Super Lawyers® Publication has named 4 Bentley & More LLP attorneys to its list of 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers® including Greg Bentley, Keith More, Clare Lucich, & Jose Gonzalez. The list represents the annual top 5 percent of attorneys throughout Southern California and recognizes the remarkable lawyers who have achieved a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Co-Founders Greg Bentley & Keith More have been recognized consecutively over 10 tears and represent the Top 100: 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers®. In addition, Mr. More has also been recognized as the Top 50: 2023 Orange County Super Lawyers®.

In addition, Partner Clare Lucich has been recognized by her peers as Top 100 Up & Coming and Top 50 Women Up & Coming in Southern California.

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Individuals can sustain brain injuries in a wide variety of ways. In many cases, these injuries are relatively minor concussions that leave no long-lasting symptoms. However, for moderate to severe brain injuries, individuals can sustain long-term effects, particularly if the injury is not properly treated. Here, we want to review possible long-term effects of a mild traumatic brain injury. What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury? In most circ... Read More

Many states across the country have a one-bite rule in place when it comes to dog bite incidents, which means it may only be possible to hold the dog’s owner responsible for injuries if the dog has previously bitten somebody before. However, California does not operate under the one-bite rule. Here, we want to discuss how the state of California handles dog bite incidents when it comes to liability. What is a One-Bite Rule? Across the countr... Read More

Concussions are considered mild traumatic brain injuries. Though not typically as severe as other types of brain injuries that occur, individuals must still take concussions seriously. As evidenced by the recent injury and controversy surrounding Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, concussions can lead to serious complications, particularly if individuals do not receive prompt medical treatment.  How Concussions Happen Concussions occ... Read More

Drivers end up yielding the right of way to others just about every time they get behind the wheel of their vehicles. However, even though yielding is something that regularly occurs, do you know what the law actually says about yielding in California? Here, we want to give you the information you need to know about yielding the right of way in California.  What the Law Says About Yielding When we examine Vehicle Code Sections 21800-21804... Read More

The very nature of operating a motorcycle means that injuries are more likely to occur in the event an accident happens. Typically, we think of serious injuries like brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, broken or dislocated bones, or lacerations when it comes to motorcycle accidents. However, road rash is a significant injury that can lead to incredible pain and suffering. Here, we want to examine how road rash occurs and whether or not individ... Read More

Accidents occur all the time, but when a collision occurs with an uninsured driver, recovering compensation can be complicated. There is a significant number of uninsured drivers in this area of California, but what steps can you take to recover compensation after being involved in an accident with a driver who lacks proper insurance? Could You Use Uninsured Motorist Coverage? Every state requires a certain amount of insurance for individual... Read More

You have heard of concussions, but do you actually understand how severe they can be? Even a minor concussion can lead to significant long-term consequences if the injury goes unnoticed or is not properly treated. Here, we want to discuss minor concussions as well as the steps that you can take to ensure that you are properly cared for after these injuries occur. Understanding Concussions Concussions are typically considered non-life-threate... Read More

Most vehicle accidents involve only one or two vehicles, but there are certainly times when three or more vehicles are involved in an accident. However, this can complicate the process of recovering compensation because it muddies the issue of liability. Without properly determining the liability of the drivers involved, it can be difficult to determine which insurance carrier pays what when it comes to injuries and property damage. Here, we w... Read More

Any person who sustains a workplace injury should be able to receive compensation for all of their medical bills related to the incident, as well as a portion of their lost wages for a specified amount of time. However, individuals will not receive workers’ compensation benefits permanently. There are cut-offs related to these benefits. Workers’ Compensation Benefits Don’t Last Forever In general, workers’ compensation benefits can be suppli... Read More

When a person sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity, they should be able to recover compensation for their various losses. This includes not only compensation for medical bills and lost wages but also pain and suffering. However, proving pain and suffering can be more challenging than proving costs related to medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses where you can come up with a rece... Read More

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Partners, Greg Bentley & Clare Lucich obtained a confidential 8-figure policy limits settlement against building owner and product developer installing equipment over a skylight which shattered causing our client to fall 22 feet. The case settled following the completion of 17 depositions, the workup of 6 experts and a policy limits C.C.P 998 Offer to Compromise.

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The Face of Trial Lawyers – Bentley & More LLP

Southern California personal injury attorneys Greg Bentley and Keith More have extensive experience handling complex litigation in a wide range of practice areas including product liability, workers compensation, car accidents, and serious injury. With the resources and experience to handle even the most complex civil actions and injury claims, the firm is comprised of an experienced trial team with personal injury, insurance law, and workers’ compensation expertise. “We specialize in difficult ‘crossover’ cases that touch multiple practice areas, including assisting injured workers get the care they need as well as litigating against the third party that caused the harm,” say the attorneys.

From complex personal injury, governmental entity liability to insurance bad faith cases, Bentley & More has earned a reputation forgetting exceptional outcomes for their clients. No stranger to accolades, Greg Bentley and Keith More are recognized as Super Lawyers top 50 in OC and Top 100 in Southern California. Recently, More was named the 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation Law–Claimants in Orange County.

Of course, the firm’s success stories speak for themselves: While working on a multistory commercial building, one client tripped over company supplies and fell 25 feet, resulting in quadriplegia and permanent disability. The firm achieved an award for$44.1M in damages. In another case, a client was awarded $7.45M for injuries sustained when a company’s steel beam fell, striking his head and back. In yet another case, the firm secured a $30M catastrophic injury award for a client who was struck in the face by a truck driveshaft that sheared off and careened through her windshield. These, and so many more client stories exemplify the dedication and tenacity of Bentley& More, attorneys who steadfastly refuse to quit until justice is served.

Known as passionate advocates, Bentley & More are described by clients as “aggressive and confident, yet deeply compassionate. ”A secret to their success? “We work closely with our clients to deeply understand their lives and needs–we tell their story,” says Bentley. “We truly are helping people at their worst moments and creating a better life for them,” adds More.

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Rear-end collisions can lead to significant injuries or property damage for every party involved, and they occur in a wide variety of ways. Here, we want to examine the most common causes of rear-end collisions and discuss whether or not individuals may need an attorney to help them recover compensation after these incidents occur. Distracted Driving We examine information available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ... Read More