John Roach, Esq. | March 17, 2026 | Attorney Tips \ California Law
The California Supreme Court’s decision in People v. Sanchez (2016) 63 Cal.4th 665 fundamentally changed how hearsay intersects with expert testimony in California courts. Although Sanchez arose from a gang enhancement case, its principles apply broadly to civil litigation — including personal injury cases where… read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 16, 2026 | Car Accidents
If you were just in a car accident on Oakland’s I-880, the minutes after the crash are more important than most people realize. The evidence you preserve — or fail to preserve — at the scene directly affects the strength of your claim. I-880, also… read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 12, 2026 | Premises Liability
If you were seriously injured in a trip and fall or slip and fall accident in California, you have the right to pursue compensation from the property owner or business responsible for the dangerous condition. This guide answers the most common questions about California premises… read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 11, 2026 | En Español
Si usted sufrió lesiones en un accidente en California y es indocumentado, es normal sentir miedo de buscar ayuda. Muchas personas en esta situación temen que al presentar una reclamación puedan ser deportadas, reportadas a las autoridades migratorias, o tratadas injustamente por el sistema legal…. read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 10, 2026 | Premises Liability
Full-size houses are extremely expensive, and many find they cannot afford traditional homes. This has caused a rise in tiny homes and micro apartments. The smaller space often allows people to purchase their first homes, albeit smaller than the norm, or even rent places in… read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 9, 2026 | California Law
Maritime work along California’s coastline and at ports like Los Angeles and San Francisco exposes seamen to serious hazards — rough seas, heavy machinery, unsafe vessels, and equipment failures that can cause catastrophic injuries far from shore. When those injuries happen, the legal framework is… read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 5, 2026 | California Law \ Car Accidents
Here is a situation I encounter more often than you might expect: a mother is injured in a car accident caused by an underinsured driver. She is covered under her son’s auto policy as a named insured or resident relative. The policy has UIM coverage…. read more
John Roach, Esq. | March 2, 2026 | All Things Trial \ California Law \ Car Accidents
On February 20, 2026, a federal judge upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla — the first federal jury verdict in a fatal Autopilot case to survive post-trial challenge. The ruling by Judge Beth Bloom in the Southern District of Florida rejected Tesla’s arguments… read more
John Roach, Esq. | February 26, 2026 | California Law
On February 17, 2026, a slab avalanche near Castle Peak north of Donner Pass killed nine people and left six others fighting for their lives. It is the deadliest avalanche in modern California history — and it never should have happened. The group was led… read more
John Roach, Esq. | February 23, 2026 | All Things Trial
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury is currently hearing evidence in what may be the most consequential product liability trial involving a technology company in American history. The case — a bellwether trial in the coordinated litigation against Meta Platforms and Google — tests whether… read more