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February 4, 2026

If you were hit by a work truck, Amazon van, oilfield pickup, or delivery vehicle in Bakersfield, you’re probably asking one simple question: “Am I supposed to go after the …

February 4, 2026

When you lose someone unexpectedly, your brain goes into survival mode. You’re trying to hold your family together while also dealing with investigators, insurance calls, and paperwork you never asked …

February 4, 2026

You can’t believe it. You’re in pain after your car accident, unable to work—and you’ve just read a police report that makes it sound like the crash was your fault. …

January 28, 2026

Kern County now has a new way to talk about justice, safety, and the cases that shake our community. “Kern Case by Case,” a legal podcast by Chain | Cohn …

January 21, 2026

For nearly a century, cars have been crash‑tested on male bodies, while real women paid the price in shattered bones, brain injuries, and lives cut short. That’s finally starting to …

January 14, 2026

Automakers have spent years making vehicles bigger and taller, but a new national study shows that growth comes with a deadly downside for people on foot. The Insurance Institute for …

January 7, 2026

Children in California’s fields are weeding, harvesting, and breathing in toxic pesticides long before they’re old enough to drive, often with little training, almost no oversight, and virtually no information …

January 2, 2026

Being hurt at a “bad intersection” does not negate your legal rights. In fact, these locations tend to yield strong cases, because crash causes are predictable—and also often preventable. Let’s …

January 2, 2026

When hurt by an Uber or Lyft driver in California, your first question might be: Does the company have special insurance to cover it? The good news is yes, they …

January 2, 2026

When a loved one passes away due to someone else’s negligence, families are simultaneously hit with immediate financial stress and overwhelming grief. Many families hesitate to ask an attorney about …

January 2, 2026

Short answer: yes. In many cases, you can. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically doom your No-Helmet Claim in California. If you’re asking this question, you’re probably worried you’ve already …

December 31, 2025

California’s roads are getting new safety rules in 2026, and drivers need to know what’s changing. From lower speed limits, to red‑light cameras and clear accountability for autonomous vehicles, the …

December 17, 2025

Car thieves have a type, and new national data show exactly which vehicles they’re hunting. A fresh Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study reveals that a handful of high‑powered models …