Serving clients in civil litigation since 2003.
A contractor can get hurt even during a routine home project. For insurers reviewing the claim, the fact that the injury happened at the home is only part of the story. California law usually puts job safety in the contractor’s hands, but some facts can shift...
Your business deserves the same protection you extend to your policyholders. Yet, inflated claims cost the insurance industry billions of dollars every year. The good news is that California law gives you clear tools to protect your business from those who would take...
Some people think "padding" a personal injury claim is a harmless way to get more money. However, in California, the line between stretching the truth and committing a felony is very thin. To an insurance company, catching these lies is not just about saving money. It...
A plaintiff claims their back injury prevents them from performing their daily activities. However, you find a photo on their social media of them hiking or lifting heavy groceries. In California, these digital footprints can serve as high-value evidence....
People sometimes think insurers are tough or just focused on saving money. This idea comes up because insurers have to fight against fraud, which happens quite often. But how do they balance protecting themselves and being fair to their customers? Let us look at some...
There are many ways for businesses facing large insurance claims to limit their losses. In some cases, it is possible to show that the party seeking compensation caused the incident or had underlying medical conditions that somewhat reduce the company's liability for...
Homeowners have an obligation to maintain their property in relatively safe condition. They need to keep stairways lit and floors in good condition. They need to ensure that decks, patios and balconies have appropriate railings and are structurally sound. They even...
Some slip-and-fall accidents occur due to environmental issues or poor property maintenance. Wet floors and tripping hazards can increase the likelihood of a slip-and-fall incident occurring at a business or residential property. However, even those who are proactive...
Businesses that open their facilities to the public have numerous risks to address. In some cases, visitors might engage in misconduct for which the business could be at least partially liable. Other times, there may be a reason to worry about shoplifting at a retail...
Super Lawyers of Northern California has once again selected Powers Miller attorneys to be awarded the 2024 Super Lawyer distinction. There were only 18 lawyers selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for personal injury defense in the Northern California area. Jim...
