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Personal Injury February 12, 2026

How GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Impact Personal Injury Cases

Key Takeaways:   Weight bias is real in personal injury negotiations, settlements, and jury perceptions.  Insurers have historically used obesity as a “pre-existing condition” argument to reduce payouts.  GLP-1 medications can shift how insurers evaluate recovery,…
what to expect during a free legal consultation
Personal Injury February 11, 2026

What to Expect During a Free Legal Consultation

Key Takeaways  J&Y Law and most personal injury consultations are free, but the experience itself can vary.  We tailor our intake questions based on your injury type: car crash, slip…
surveillance video retention policy
Personal Injury February 5, 2026

California’s Surveillance Video Retention Policy Is Outdated

A woman slips and falls in a Vallarta supermarket in Los Angeles. She’s hurt - seriously - and tells the manager what happened. Protocol says he should have flagged the security footage right away, preserving the video as…
Personal injury claims
Personal Injury February 4, 2026

Veteran Personal Injury Claims and the “Tough Guy” Barrier

Key Takeaways  Military veterans make up a significant portion of the U.S. population but are widely underrepresented in personal injury claims.  A deeply ingrained “tough it out” mindset often leads veterans to underreport injuries…
Bakersfield pileup
Personal Injury January 28, 2026

Bakersfield Pileup on Highway 58: Why Fog Isn’t a Liability Excuse

Key Takeaways  The Bakersfield pileup on SR-58 involved an estimated 30–40 vehicles and began as smaller crashes that escalated in heavy fog.  Fog does not excuse unsafe driving under California law. Drivers must slow…
amusement park injuries
Personal Injury January 27, 2026

Amusement Park Injuries: When “Looks Cool” Isn’t Legally Safe

Key Takeaways  Many serious amusement park injuries don’t happen on rides, they happen between them.  Modern park design prioritizes immersive visuals that can quietly increase slip, trip, and fall risks.  Courts are increasingly scrutinizing design…
how long after ankle surgery can you drive
Personal Injury January 23, 2026

How Long After Ankle Surgery Can You Drive? What Injury Victims Should Know

Ankle injuries often get downplayed. It’s “just a sprain,” or “you’ll be up and walking in no time,” right?  Not always.  At J&Y Law, we’ve seen firsthand how a single ankle injury can impact someone’s quality of…
what is the hardest injury to prove?
Personal Injury January 15, 2026

What Is the Hardest Injury to Prove? Understanding CRPS

Key Takeaways  Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is widely considered one of the hardest injuries to prove in both medical and legal settings.  CRPS causes severe, persistent pain that is…
autism legal rights
Personal Injury January 14, 2026

Challenges for Autism Legal Rights in Personal Injury Cases

Key Takeaways  People with autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) have the same legal right to compensation after an injury as anyone else.  In practice, auto insurers and…
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News & UpdatesPersonal Injury January 1, 2026

Candida Auris: The California Fungus Everybody Should Be Talking About

Key Takeaways  In California, Candida auris spreads primarily in nursing homes, long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and ICUs.  Unlike environmental fungi, Candida auris exposure is often preventable through proper…