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California Employment Law Changes in 2026: What Employees Need to Know

By Eugene Bruno on December 23, 2025

California’s employment laws for 2026 introduce important updates aimed at enhancing worker protections, promoting transparency, and ensuring employees have greater control over their pay, schedules, and workplace rights. Many of these changes come from newly enacted laws with official titles passed by the Legislature.

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Posted in: Employment Law

Understanding MedPay Coverage: What It Is and How It Helps You After an Accident

By Eugene Bruno on December 21, 2025

When accidents happen, medical bills can pile up fast, even if you weren’t at fault. That’s where Medical Payments coverage (MedPay) comes in. While many drivers have heard the term, not everyone knows exactly how it works or why it’s valuable.

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Posted in: Car Accident

Understanding Open-Ended Settlement Offers: What They Are and How They Work

By Eugene Bruno on December 20, 2025

If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver, you may assume that any settlement offer from the other driver’s insurance company is a welcome step toward resolving your claim. But, be careful, because not all settlement offers are created equal.

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Posted in: Personal Injury

Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Slip and Fall on Public Property in San Diego?

By Eugene Bruno on December 20, 2025

There are a lot of places where a slip and fall accident can happen. But there are certain things you have to do to file a successful claim when a fall occurs on public property, such as government buildings, sidewalks, or parks. There are also strict deadlines, so you have to start the process right away.

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Posted in: Premises Liability

Understanding Dog Owner Liability in San Diego

By Eugene Bruno on December 15, 2025

Dogs bites cause serious injuries, and they leave long-lasting physical and emotional scars.  In California, dog owners are legally responsible for their pets’ behavior. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog, it’s important to know your rights so you can seek the compensation you need to care for the victim.

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Posted in: Dog Bite

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident in San Diego?

By Eugene Bruno on December 10, 2025

When most people think of car accidents that require legal assistance, they probably imagine major collisions with extensive property damage. But what about the so-called minor accidents, the fender-benders at a stoplight or low-speed crashes in a parking lot?

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Posted in: Car Accident

Distracted Driving in San Diego: A Growing Concern

By Eugene Bruno on December 5, 2025

With the rise of cell phone use, distracted driving has become one of the most pressing road safety issues in San Diego and across the nation. If you were injured by a distracted driver, your attorney can collect evidence like phone logs to demonstrate liability.

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Posted in: Car Accident

Holiday Accident? Call Us in January, but Do These Two Things First

By Eugene Bruno on November 26, 2025

The holidays are a busy time on the roads, and accidents can happen even to the most careful travelers. Between packed freeways, distracted drivers, late-night celebrations, and unpredictable weather, December and early January are among the most dangerous driving periods of the year.

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Posted in: Car Accident

California Is Weaker Than You Think on DUI Drivers

By Eugene Bruno on November 22, 2025

You might think that California is tough on DUI drivers, but in practice we are surprisingly lenient. While the laws appear strict, they are often enforced in ways that impose minimal consequences for offenders and provide inadequate protection for the public.

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Cutting UM/UIM Coverage Puts You at Risk for the Sake of Corporate Profit

By Eugene Bruno on November 18, 2025

As a lawyer who represents injured people every day, I cannot emphasize this enough: Reducing uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage for rideshare passengers is dangerous because it puts corporate profits over public safety, leaving injured passengers with fewer options, higher medical costs, and little protection when they need it most.

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Posted in: Car Accident