Recent Blog Posts
Were You Hit While Stopped on a California Roadway? Here’s What AB 390 Means for Your Claim.
Your car broke down. Or a minor collision left you on the shoulder. You had your hazard lights on. Then another driver hit you, and now you’re the one dealing with injuries, medical bills, and a totaled car. Since January 1, 2026, California’s expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” law (enacted through Assembly Bill 390)… Read More »
Vehicle Recalls and Auto Accident Claims: When a Defect May Have Contributed to the Crash
If your brakes felt sluggish before impact, your airbag never deployed, or your vehicle behaved unexpectedly in the seconds before the crash, you may have a claim against a manufacturer. At Castillo & Montes Attorneys At Law, our San Diego car accident attorneys handle these layered claims for injured drivers across San Diego and… Read More »
Teen E-Bike and Scooter Crashes: Can Parents, Drivers, or Product Sellers Be Liable?
E-bikes and scooters have taken over Southern California neighborhoods. Teens ride them to school, to friends’ houses, and everywhere in between. At speeds up to 28 miles per hour, these vehicles are fast enough to cause serious injuries when something goes wrong. If your teenager was hurt in one of these crashes, or your… Read More »
Does Your Back or Shoulder Pain from Work Qualify for Workers’ Comp in the Inland Empire?
If your back aches after every shift, or your shoulder has been screaming at you for months, you may have already started to wonder if you have a workers’ compensation case. You might. California workers’ compensation covers injuries that develop gradually over time, not just the ones that happen in a single moment. Construction… Read More »
California’s 2026 Auto Insurance Minimums: Why $30K/$60K/$15K Still May Not Be Enough After a Crash
California raised its minimum auto insurance limits in 2025 for the first time since 1967. That was long overdue. But the new numbers, $30,000 per person for injuries, $60,000 per accident, and $15,000 for property damage, don’t stretch as far as they sound when a serious crash lands you in a hospital bed. Senate… Read More »
Why You Need to Call a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Immediately After a Work Injury
Getting hurt at work throws your life into chaos. You’re dealing with pain, medical bills, and worry about how you’ll pay your rent if you can’t work. The last thing you want is more problems, but that’s exactly what happens when injured workers wait too long to get legal help. Calling a workers’ compensation… Read More »
Why You Need an Experienced Southern California Attorney for Your Work or Auto Accident Claim
When you’re hurt in a car crash or injured at work, you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, and lost wages all at once. The insurance companies know you’re vulnerable, and they’re counting on you not knowing how the claims process really works. An experienced Southern California personal injury attorney levels the playing field and… Read More »
California Auto Insurance Laws 2026: What Drivers Need to Know
California drivers are dealing with the biggest change to auto insurance requirements in over 50 years. Senate Bill 1107, also known as the Protect California Drivers Act, took effect January 1, 2025, and dramatically increased the minimum liability coverage every driver must carry. If you’re still adjusting to these changes or want to understand… Read More »
Your Rights after a Car Accident? What are the Steps You Must Take to Protect Your Case?
If you’ve been in a car accident anywhere in Southern California including San Diego, Riverside, Pomona, Inland Empire, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio or in the Coachella Valley region, you have legal rights that protect you from financial harm. But these rights only matter if you know what they are and take… Read More »
A Battery Fire May Incinerate Your Electric Vehicle or Hybrid
Lithium battery-powered vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, burn so hot and violently that they may incinerate your vehicle. You probably encounter vehicles with lithium batteries if you don’t drive one. They may be fully battery-powered or hybrids that use combustion engines to partially power the vehicle and charge the batteries. Southern California… Read More »
