John Roach, Esq. | January 12, 2026 | California Law \ Car Accidents
Can Undocumented Injury Victims File Personal Injury Claims in California?
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 1, 2026 | Attorney Tips
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
John Roach, Esq. | December 30, 2025 | Attorney Tips
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
John Roach, Esq. | December 22, 2025 | Car Accidents
Steps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident
A car accident in San Francisco can happen in seconds — a rear-end collision on Market Street, a T-bone at a foggy intersection, a rideshare driver blowing a stop sign on a one-way street. In those first moments, most people are overwhelmed, in pain, and… read more
John Roach, Esq. | December 18, 2025 | Car Accidents
How to Choose the Best Car Accident Lawyer in San Francisco
In the bustling streets of San Francisco, car accidents can result in devastating consequences, from serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries and spinal injuries to wrongful death. If you’ve been involved in an auto crash due to negligence, selecting the best car accident lawyer in… read more
John Roach, Esq. | December 15, 2025 | Car Accidents
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