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 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 16, 2026 | Attorney Tips \ California Law \ Car Accidents
California rideshare accident cases raise legal questions that go well beyond a standard car accident claim. When you are injured by an Uber or Lyft driver, you are not just dealing with that driver’s personal auto insurance — you are dealing with a corporate entity,… read more
John Roach, Esq. | February 13, 2026 | California Law \ Car Accidents
It happens in less than a second. You are riding through San Francisco, Oakland, or anywhere in the Bay Area — moving with traffic, fully alert — when a car door swings open directly into your path. There is no time to brake. The impact… read more
John Roach, Esq. | February 9, 2026 | California Law \ Car Accidents
One of the first questions every seriously injured person asks when they call my office is: “How do you get paid?” The answer is a contingency fee — and understanding how it works is important before you sign any retainer agreement with any attorney. This… read more
John Roach, Esq. | January 23, 2026 | California Law \ Car Accidents
The statute of limitations is one of the most important deadlines in any personal injury case — and one of the most frequently misunderstood. Miss it and your claim is permanently barred, regardless of how strong your evidence is or how serious your injuries are…. read more
John Roach, Esq. | January 20, 2026 | California Law
One of the most powerful and underutilized tools in California personal injury litigation is the CCP 998 offer to compromise. Whether you are a plaintiff trying to maximize your recovery or an attorney evaluating strategy, understanding how this statute works — and how it affects… read more