John Roach, Esq.
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June 13, 2026
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Attorney Tips \ California Law
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: A California Lawyer’s Guide to Bystander Claims After Witnessing a Loved One’s Injury
A mother watches a speeding car strike her child in a crosswalk. A husband, on the phone with his wife, hears the metal-on-metal of a collision and then silence. A daughter sees her father fall and strike his head. In each case the person watching… read more
John Roach, Esq.
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May 8, 2026
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California Law
Wrongful Death After Bay Area Public Transit Accident
Few legal matters are as difficult as a wrongful death case following a public transit accident. The family is grieving. The bureaucracy of a government agency is unfamiliar. Deadlines that most personal injury cases never face — including a six-month government tort claim deadline that… read more
John Roach, Esq.
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January 16, 2026
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California Law
What Happens After Filing a Lawsuit?
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