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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 or sustained property damage in a car accident caused by a distracted driver, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, recovering compensation in these situations can be challenging. Actually proving that the other driver was distracted can be a complicated process. Here, we want to discuss whether you can file a lawsuit against another driver for distracted driving... Read More

Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be a scary experience. In the aftermath of a collision, it is crucial for you to seek medical care, but will you be able to recover compensation for your injuries and property damage?  We strongly suggest that you work with a skilled car accident attorney who has experience handling hit-and-run accidents in California. An attorney will be able to explore all avenues of recovery and compensation o... Read More

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

 

Bentley & More LLP

 

Southern California trial attorneys Greg Bentley and Keith More have extensive experience handling complex litigation in a wide range of practice areas, including product liability, workers’ compensation, government entity liability, insurance bad faith, and catastrophic personal injury. With the resources and experience to handle even the most complicated claims, the firm “specializes 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.

 

Formed in 2016, Bentley & More has quickly earned a reputation for getting exceptional outcomes for their clients. No stranger to accolades, Greg Bentley and Keith More lead a team of attorneys that have been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and other attorney organizations for their exceptional work and dedication to clients.  The firm’s namesakes were recently recognized as Super Lawyers Top 50 in OC and Top 100 in Southern California, with More being named the 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Orange County.

 

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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4931 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 870-3800

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If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident in Riverside, there are various steps that you need to take quickly in order to ensure your well-being and that you recover the compensation you are entitled to. As we go through these steps, we want you to know that the aftermath of an accident is often chaotic, and you may not be able to take every single one of these steps in this exact order. However, you need to try... Read More

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in a vehicle accident, you may hear the word “negligence” come up quite often. However, what does that actually mean? When it comes to personal injury law, which includes vehicle accident cases, the word negligence does have a specific meaning that is defined by four separate elements. 1. Duty The first step in establishing the negligence of another driver in a vehicle accident is showing t... Read More

If you or somebody you care about has been injured or sustained property damage in a relatively minor vehicle accident, you should be able to recover compensation if the incident was caused by another driver. But how much compensation will you receive? It can be challenging to adequately assess the value of a vehicle accident, especially in the early stages right after the incident occurs. However, there are various factors that go into ... Read More

Tier 1 recognition is reserved for the highest scoring firms during the annual review process.
Bentley & More LLP has been recognized year after year for this prestigious award.

Additional 2022 Best Lawyers Awards as follows:

2022 Best Lawyers

  Gregory L. Bentley

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Insurance Law

  Keith Philip More – Voted the 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” for Workers’ Compensation Law in Claimants in Orange County

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

  Clare Lucich

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

  Jaimi Groothuis

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

  Matthew Clark

• Insurance Law
• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs

  Nico Mamone

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs

2022 “Best Law Firms”

  Orange County

• Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Tier 2 in Insurance Law
• Tier 2 in Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants

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Getting into a minor vehicle accident may not seem like such a big deal, at least not first. However, it is not uncommon for individuals to realize that they have sustained either more severe injuries than they thought or substantial unseen property damage. Here, we want to discuss why you may actually need a lawyer after a minor car accident in San Bernardino. When You May Not Need an Attorney We do want to say upfront that there are situat... Read More

Losing someone you love is incredibly challenging. This is especially true if your loved one lost their life because of the actions of someone else. In some cases, the family members and the estate of an individual may be able to recover compensation and closure for their loss, either through a wrongful death claim or a criminal case related to the loss of life. However, there is a difference between wrongful death claims in civil court and th... 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

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another individual, entity, or company in California, then you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. Wrongful death laws in California are available to help family members and the estate of the deceased recover various types of compensation in these situations. However, there are multiple elements that need to be in place and proven in order for a wrongful death cla... Read More

Anytime someone is bitten by another person's dog in California, they should be able to recover compensation for their injuries and other expenses. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, particularly when it comes to going up against insurance carriers and dealing with the deadlines in place. Here, we want to discuss how long you have to file the lawsuit after a dog bite injury occurs, as well as any deadlines put in place b... Read More

Co-Founder Greg Bentley has been recognized as Best Lawyers for 2022 in the following categories:

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Insurance Law

Mr. Bentley’s track record reflects a career dedicated to protecting consumers. Mr. Bentley’s fight for consumers includes leadership positions in various organizations. He continues to fight for consumers and those who have fallen victim to injury due to insurance bad faith, wrongful death, premises liability, etc.

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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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States around the US use various methods to handle what happens after a dog bite occurs. In some cases, states will use a “one bite rule,” which means that, in order to recover compensation from a dog’s owner, it has to be shown that the dog has previously bitten an individual before. However, other states approach these cases with a strict liability law, which means that the dog owner will be responsible regardless of whether or not their pet... Read More

Individuals can typically recover compensation if they are bitten by a dog owned or controlled by another individual. However, recovering this compensation can be challenging, and it requires an understanding of California's dog bite laws. Is California a Strict Liability Dog Bite State? Yes, California does follow a “strict liability” system when it comes to dog bite laws. When we examine Civil Code Section 3342, we can see that a dog owner... Read More

Co-Founder Keith More was feature in the most recent publication of Super Lawyers. The article features Mr. More meeting his childhood hero, Pete Rose. Click the image to see more.

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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.

Telling Your Story

 

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.

 

4931 Birch St.

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 870-3800

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