Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry

How Do Personal Injury Cases Work in San Diego, CA? 9 Case Types Explained

Episode 2 • 35:17

There is no sticker price on a San Diego car accident case: its value turns on the crash, the injuries, and how well they are documented. Liam Perry of Perry Personal Injury Lawyers joins McCartney for a rapid roundup of nine California case types, from car and truck crashes to brain injury, slip and fall, and wrongful death. Key questions covered in this episode: What is a San Diego car accident settlement worth? How much is a back or neck injury worth after a California crash? Why is a truck crash case different from a car accident case? Is a pedestrian always in the right when a car hits them? How long do you have to file a slip-and-fall claim in California? Who can file a wrongful death claim in California? Key topics discussed include the Howell rule, economic vs. non-economic damages, multi-levelwhenion, DTI scans, TBI causation, freight broker liability, ECM black box data, preservation letters, lane splitting rules, comparative negligence, UM/UIM coverage, MedPay, the Bayshore Bikeway, rideshare insurance periods, premises liability, the six-month government claim deadline, sweep logs, intestacy laws, and loss of companionship. Key takeaways and quotes: Liam Perry on motorcycle helmet claims: "Actually in California, riding without a helmet does not wreck your claim." Liam Perry on comparative negligence: "Even if you're found 70% at fault, you can recover 30% of a potential verdict." Liam Perry on slip and fall video: "If you're out past 30 days, you can almost guarantee yourself that footage is gone." About the guest: Liam Perry is a former insurance-defense litigator who now represents injured victims. Free consultation: perrypi.com Phone: (760) 633-2233 Office: 614 Fifth Ave, Suite H1, San Diego, CA 92101 Recorded: August 2026 #SanDiegoPersonalInjury #CarAccidentSettlement #TraumaticBrainInjury #TruckAccident #ComparativeNegligence #WrongfulDeathCalifornia Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current when you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome back to Personal Injury Law Uncovered with Liam Perry 00:00:40 What Is a San Diego Car Accident Settlement Worth? The Howell Rule 00:02:00 How Much Is a Back or Neck Injury Worth After a San Diego Crash? 00:03:10 Why Go to the ER After a San Diego Car Crash? Medical Documentation 00:06:30 Why Is a TBI So Hard to Prove? The Invisible Injury Problem 00:07:30 Why Doesn't a Brain Injury Show Up on an MRI? DTI Scans 00:09:00 Can You Get a TBI Without Hitting Your Head? Proving Causation 00:10:40 Can a TBI Claim Succeed When Scans Look Normal? Neurologist Testing 00:12:00 Why Is a San Diego Truck Crash Case Nothing Like a Car Accident? 00:13:10 Who Is Liable in a San Diego Truck Crash? Carriers and Freight Brokers 00:14:30 Why Send a Preservation Letter After a Truck Crash? ECM Black Box Data 00:15:20 Does Riding Without a Helmet Wreck a San Diego Motorcycle Claim? 00:18:50 Whose Insurance Pays When a San Diego Cyclist Is Hit? UM/UIM Coverage 00:20:30 When Is Road Design to Blame for a San Diego Bike Crash? 00:21:30 Is a Pedestrian Always in the Right When Hit by a Car in San Diego? 00:22:10 Can You Still Recover If You're 70% at Fault? Comparative Negligence 00:23:20 Who Pays After an Uber or Lyft Crash in San Diego? Rideshare Periods 00:25:50 How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in San Diego? 00:27:10 How Do You Prove Premises Liability? Sweep Logs and Store Video 00:29:30 Should You Hire a Lawyer Before You Know How Badly You're Hurt? 00:30:30 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in San Diego? Intestacy Rules 00:31:30 What Does a Wrongful Death Claim Cover? Loss of Companionship 00:33:00 What Should You Ask a San Diego Injury Lawyer Before Hiring?