What Is a CCP 998 Offer in California Personal Injury Cases? Your Guide to the Statutory Offer to Compromise

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

Case Study: How San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney John Roach Proved Catastrophic Injuries in a UIM Arbitration Victory

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

Maximizing Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Cases: The Per Diem Approach Explained

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

Does Filing an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Claim Raise Your Insurance Rates in California?

If you’ve been in a car accident in California and the at-fault driver lacks sufficient insurance—or has none—you may wonder: does filing an uninsured motorist claim raise rates? Or will an underinsured motorist claim increase insurance premiums? The answer is no—in California, it’s illegal for… read more