John Roach, Esq. | January 16, 2026 | California Law
Filing a personal injury lawsuit in California is not the end of the process — it is the beginning. Once the complaint is filed, the case moves into formal litigation that typically unfolds over 12 to 24 months before reaching resolution. Understanding what to expect… read more
John Roach, Esq. | January 12, 2026 | California Law \ Car Accidents
If you were injured in an accident in California and you are undocumented, you have the same right to file a personal injury claim and recover full compensation as any U.S. citizen or legal resident. California law explicitly protects you — and explicitly bars the… read more
John Roach, Esq. | January 5, 2026 | California Law
Videotaped depositions are one of the most underutilized tools in California personal injury practice. Most plaintiff attorneys record depositions as a matter of course — but few use them to their full strategic potential. This post covers the statutory framework, the availability rules that most… read more
John Roach, Esq. | January 1, 2026 | Attorney Tips \ Brain Injuries
When an at-fault driver carries insufficient insurance to cover the full extent of a victim’s injuries, underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage becomes the critical safety net — and UIM arbitration becomes the arena where serious cases are won or lost. This is a detailed account of… read more
John Roach, Esq. | December 30, 2025 | Attorney Tips
If you regularly handle personal injury cases, you already know that non-economic damages are where cases are won or lost. Medical bills are fixed. Lost wages are calculable. But pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress — these are the damages… read more
John Roach, Esq. | December 15, 2025 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident in California and the at-fault driver had no insurance, or not enough of it, you may be hesitating to file a claim under your own policy because you’re worried it will raise your rates. It won’t. California law… read more