California injury law, explained plainly.
Articles from Saloni on the questions injured people actually search for — deadlines, insurance tactics, and what to do after an accident.
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California Dog Bite Law: Strict Liability, Explained
California has no "one free bite" rule. Civil Code section 3342 makes a dog's owner liable for bite injuries even if the dog never showed aggression before. What the statute covers, what it doesn't, and who actually pays.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in California?
In California you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit — but only six months if a government entity is involved. The exceptions that shorten or extend that deadline, explained.
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Hit by an Uninsured Driver in California? Your Own Policy May Be the Claim
When the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough, California uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays — through your own insurer. How UM/UIM works, the offset that surprises people, and the two-year deadline most drivers never hear about.
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Written by Saloni Singh, Esq. These are general explanations of California law, not legal advice — see our disclaimer. Have a question you’d like covered? Send it in.