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Articles in this issue:

Common evidentiary issues in auto cases

What to get in and how to keep everything else out


Gathering and preserving evidence in car crash cases

The Traffic Collision Report is just the beginning of your crusade for evidence


Finding employer liability to unearth maximum case value

When the defendant driver’s policy is inadequate, a critical analysis of employment status is necessary


The “ABC’s” of UM/UIM cases

Breaking down the UIM claim to its basic rules and authorities along with procedural steps


Dealing with the dark side

Some perspective from an auto-insurance adjuster turned plaintiff attorney


Putting the employer on the hook in an auto case

Finding the commercial policy and opening it up with vicarious liability imputed to the employer through course-and-scope issues


When does a special relationship through a contract give rise to a tort duty?

A recent appellate decision sheds some light on the answer


When your civil case has a companion criminal case

Settlement can often move forward despite the pending criminal matter, and the victim may be entitled to restitution in addition to the civil settlement


Proposition 22 and Transportation Network Carriers

The effect of Prop 22 on TNCs’ liability for the negligence of their drivers


Pre-existing conditions: Keep it simple

Let the evidence tell your client’s story of life before and after the crash when dealing with pre-existing injuries


Welcome back!

The 2021 CAALA Convention will be September 2-5 at the Bellagio Resort


Appellate Reports

U.S. Supreme Court affirms state jurisdiction over alleged defective vehicles



Ending the death discount

Working to pass SB 447 so that human suffering damages don’t die with the victim


Roaring back!

In-person events to begin in September


LA Superior and CAALA take positive steps owing to the pandemic

A terrible, tragic year has led to some important advances