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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

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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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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

Injuries occur in a wide variety of ways. In many cases, injuries happen due to the careless or negligent actions of other individuals or entities. Sometimes, individuals injure themselves by making a mistake. The reality is that most injuries individuals sustain are preventable. Here, we want to discuss some of the most preventable injuries, as presented by the National Safety Council (NSC). Preventable Injuries and Deaths According to the ... Read More

Anytime a person sustains an injury caused by the actions of another entity or individual, they should be able to recover compensation for their medical bills, any income they lose, and other expenses. However, personal injury victims need to know what it takes to win an insurance claim or lawsuit, and this revolves around the burden of proof. Defining Personal Injury Burden of Proof for Civil Lawsuits Everything you know about the burden of... Read More

In cases ranging from Product Liability, Government Entity Liability, Construction Accidents, Policy Limits, & Trucking Accidents – Greg Bentley & Clare Lucich have been holding Defendants accountable and successfully making a difference in our clients’ lives to the tune of $72 million since Jan 1!! Stay tuned for more as we break down each of these success stories.

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Pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in California. All too often, the careless or negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway lead to incidents that injure pedestrians who have very little protection against the force of a vehicle. Here, we want to discuss the types of compensation that may be available to pedestrians if they are injured due to the careless or negligent actions of other drivers, as well as the process of recovering thi... 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. Here, we want to discuss the bicycle helmet laws... Read More

Bentley & More LLP proudly congratulates Co-Founder Greg Bentley on being recognized as Daily Journal 2022 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California. Click the photo for the full article.

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STOPPING A SUB ROSA SURPRISE by Clare Lucich, Esq. (left) and Farnaz Salessi, Esq. (Click the image for the full article)

 

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If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a vehicle accident caused by the actions of another driver in California, you will likely be able to recover compensation for your losses. This includes any back injury that occurs as a result of the accident. There are a variety of types of back injuries that can occur in a crash, some of which we will discuss here. We also want to cover the types of compensation you may be able to recover... Read More

Losing a loved one due to the negligence of another individual or entity is an incredible challenge, both emotionally and financially. Wrongful death laws in California allow family members and the estate of the deceased to recover compensation for their losses, but there are certain things that you need to know about in order to pursue your claim successfully. What is Wrongful Death? When we turn to the California Code of Civil Procedure Se... Read More

Co-Founder Keith More has been recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year in Workers’ Compensation Law.

Now in his 33rd year of practice, Keith P. More still has the desire and motivation to take on the most challenging, life changing cases. If you are reading this, then you know it is Keith’s fierce drive, compassion and experience that separates him from all other lawyers.

Beyond the personal accolades is a lawyer who cares about those he represents. For one 22 year old tetraplegic whose spinal cord injuries resulted from his unprotected fall through a sky light, attorney Keith P. More obtained a settlement of $14.7 million, the largest award in California workers’ compensation history. Over his 33 year career, Keith has taken on some of the largest corporations in the world. Besides the in court awards, Keith is most proud of his ability to connect with his clients. It’s not just about being the lawyer. It’s about being their voice and telling their story. Keith goes the extra mile and sits in on Team Conferences, meets with doctors, vendors and therapists. If you or a loved one are in need of Keith’s services, whether you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, construction site incident , fall or work related injury make Keith a part of your team.

 

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Congratulations to Greg Bentley & Keith More on their 12th consecutive year being named amongst the prestigious attorneys in Southern California and Orange County’s 2022 Super Lawyers. Jose Gonzalez joins the co-founders as a first-time recipient.

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Bentley & More LLP provides zealous, national legal representation to consumers and employees across many practice areas, including insurance bad faith, catastrophic personal injury, product liability, workers’ compensation, and government entity liability. While effective in resolving many kinds of conflicts outside of litigation, Bentley & More LLP has a proven track record of fearlessness in taking matters to trial and beyond.  The firm particularly specializes in difficult “crossover” matters that require expertise across practice areas, including thorny issues of insurance coverage in personal injury matters, and cases that combine elements of worker’s compensation and third-party liability.

Founded in 2016 by Greg Bentley and Keith More, who have both been selected to the Super Lawyers list for 13 years, Bentley & More LLP’s attorneys have decades of litigation and trial experience representing and fiercely advocating for consumers, workers, and victims.

 

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Wrongful death claims arise in various ways in San Bernardino and throughout the state of California, including incidents of medical malpractice. Typically, we think of holding medical professionals individually responsible for malpractice, but there may be circumstances where a hospital could also be responsible for a wrongful death. It is crucial to determine all possible liable parties for a medical malpractice wrongful death claim before p... Read More

Vehicle accidents involving bicycles often result in significant injuries for the bicyclist. However, what percentage of bicycle accidents actually involve automobiles? Surely, there are many bicycle accidents that do not involve motorized vehicles. Here, we will look at bicycle accidents involving vehicles in Southern California as well as the types of injuries that occur in these situations. Bicycle Accidents Can Be Deadly Statistics from ... Read More

Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon throughout the state of California. However, individual motorcyclists can take steps to help prevent these accidents from occurring in the first place. One of the best ways to prevent a motorcycle accident is to know when these incidents are most likely to occur. Here, we want to discuss what time of day motorcycle accidents typically occur as well as which days of the week most of these collisions happen.... Read More

The last thing any motorcyclist wants to think about is being injured or sustaining property damage in an accident. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents do occur in California. Here, we want to discuss the odds of actually being involved in a motorcycle accident. This is important to know, regardless of whether or not you are a regular motorcycle rider or an occasional recreation rider. California Data Surrounding Motorcycle Accidents When we... Read More