JCCP vs MDL: Where California Mass Tort Cases Are Heard
October 18, 2026
Mass tort cases are grouped either in a California JCCP or a federal MDL. What each is, how they differ, and which litigations sit in each.
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Uber Accident vs Regular Car Accident in California: 6 Differences
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Who insures the car, which policy applies, who is the defendant and what evidence exists all change when the crash involves an Uber or Lyft. Six differences explained.
Insurance Claim vs Lawsuit in California: What Is the Difference?
October 18, 2026
Most California injury cases settle as insurance claims. Here is what changes when a lawsuit is filed, how long each path takes and when filing becomes necessary.
Mass Tort vs Class Action: What Is the Difference?
October 17, 2026
In a class action one person sues for a group. In a mass tort you keep your own case and your own recovery. How MDLs, JCCPs and bellwether trials work.
Uber and Lyft Accident Insurance in California: Who Pays After SB 371
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Rideshare liability is still $1 million, but SB 371 cut uninsured motorist cover to $60,000 per person from January 1, 2026. Who pays after an Uber or Lyft crash.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Los Angeles: 13 Steps
October 17, 2026
A step-by-step checklist for Los Angeles drivers: the scene, the DMV SR-1 report within 10 days, insurance limits, Prop 213 and the deadlines that protect your claim.
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