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State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced SB 934, a bill that would give survivors of conversion therapy new tools to hold licensed providers accountable through the civil court system. For anyone weighing a San Francisco medical malpractice claim tied to this kind of treatment, the proposed law is worth understanding now, before it moves further […]

The Statute Behind Bad Faith Claims California law identifies specific practices insurers cannot engage in when handling a claim. Under California Insurance Code Section 790.03, an insurer commits an unfair claims practice if it knowingly commits certain prohibited acts, or performs them often enough to indicate a general business practice. The statute lists specific conduct […]

After a wildfire, an insurance policy is supposed to be the thing that helps a family rebuild. State regulators now say that promise was broken for many survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles fires. If your claim was delayed, underpaid, or denied, you are not alone. What the State Found The California Department of Insurance […]

A claim gets filed, weeks pass, and then a letter arrives from the insurance company that reads more like a legal document than a simple response. Buried in the language is a phrase that confuses most policyholders: reservation of rights. Understanding what this letter actually means can change how someone responds to everything that follows. […]

California regulators have taken formal action against one of the state’s largest home insurers. On May 4, 2026, the Department of Insurance announced an enforcement action against State Farm General Insurance Company over its handling of claims filed by survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The decision speaks to a problem many policyholders recognize […]

Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian is one of the most physically devastating things that can happen to a person. The injuries are often serious. The recovery is often long. And the legal process that follows is more complicated than most people walking away from the scene, or being carried away from it, […]

Many accident victims wait weeks or months before seeking legal help. They think they can handle insurance claims themselves or that hiring an attorney is premature. This delay costs them thousands of dollars and sometimes destroys otherwise valid claims. Our friends at The Layton Law Firm discuss how early legal representation dramatically improves outcomes and […]

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere—grocery stores, restaurants, parking lots, office  buildings, hotels, and sidewalks. While some people brush these incidents off as “minor,” the  truth is that slip and falls can cause serious injuries, including fractures, concussions, spinal  problems, and long-term mobility issues. Understanding what commonly leads to these accidents  helps illustrate why […]

Insurance claim denials feel devastating, but many denials are improper and can be successfully appealed. Understanding when to fight denials versus when to accept them helps you make informed decisions about pursuing appeals. Our friends at Fogelman Law LLC discuss how recognizing signs of improper denials allows clients to recover compensation they deserve through successful […]

You expect your apartment to be safe. That’s not asking too much. When property owners don’t maintain their buildings properly, tenants get hurt from hazards that shouldn’t exist in the first place. Our friends at The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP regularly handle cases where building owners ignored dangerous conditions. A premises liability lawyer can […]