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Teen Rescued After Auburn Bike Crash

On New Year’s Eve, emergency crews responded to a serious mountain bike accident in the Auburn State Recreation Area that left a 16-year-old boy injured and in need of a hoist rescue. Incidents like this serve as a reminder of how quickly outdoor recreation can turn dangerous, and why families sometimes seek guidance from our […]

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Cyclist Killed On Stunt Road

A 37-year-old man was killed Saturday morning in an apparent head-on crash while riding his bicycle on Stunt Road in Calabasas, underscoring the risks cyclists face on winding canyon routes. In the aftermath of serious cycling collisions, families often consult our Santa Monica, CA bicycle accident lawyer to better understand their legal rights and options. […]

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When A Hospital Won’t Release Medical Records

You’ve requested your medical records from a hospital, and they’re stonewalling you. Maybe they claim the records aren’t ready, or they’re asking for unreasonable fees, or they’re simply ignoring your requests altogether. This happens more often than it should, and it’s frustrating because those records belong to you. The good news is that you have […]

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When Car Crashes Turn Fatal

Not every car accident becomes a wrongful death case. But when someone dies because another driver was negligent, their family has legal options they need to know about. The distinction matters. Wrongful death claims involve different damages, procedures, and outcomes than standard personal injury cases. You’re dealing with loss on a completely different scale. Wrongful […]

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California’s Three Feet For Safety Act

California Vehicle Code Section 21760 is what most people call the Three Feet for Safety Act. It’s pretty straightforward. When a driver passes a bicycle traveling in the same direction, they’ve got to maintain at least three feet of clearance. Can’t manage three feet because of traffic or road conditions? Then you’re required to slow […]

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Top Causes Of Auburn Slip And Falls

Slip and fall accidents happen all the time in Auburn commercial properties. More often than you’d think, actually. These incidents can leave someone with broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or worse. And in most cases? They happened because a property owner didn’t fix a known problem or keep the premises safe for visitors. When you […]

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Suing Trucking Companies Vs Truck Drivers

You’ve been injured in a crash with a commercial truck. Now you’re facing a confusing question: do you sue the driver who caused the accident, or the company that employs them? It’s not always clear-cut. But your choice can drastically change how much compensation you actually recover. Trucking companies carry much bigger insurance policies than […]

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Motorcycle Scarring Injury Compensation

Motorcycle accidents don’t just leave you with broken bones and medical bills. Many riders walk away with something far more lasting: permanent scars. These marks don’t heal like a fracture does. They stay with you, visible reminders of a traumatic moment that can change how you see yourself and how others see you. It’s hard […]

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Accidents With Government Vehicles

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough. When the other driver works for a city, county, state, or federal agency, the situation becomes more complicated. Government vehicle accidents follow different rules from typical crashes, and understanding these differences matters if you want fair compensation. Who Counts as a Government Driver Government vehicles include more […]

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Truck Black Boxes And Your Accident Claim

When a commercial truck crashes, the aftermath often involves conflicting stories about what happened. The truck driver might claim you changed lanes suddenly. The trucking company could argue their driver followed all safety protocols, but there’s often an impartial witness to the collision that many people don’t know about: the truck’s black box. These electronic […]

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James V. Choulos, Esq.

James V. Choulos, Esq.

Founding Partner

Our founding partner, James V. Choulos, has been practicing law since 1990. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley and Santa Clara University, he combines legal knowledge with a personal, client-focused approach to representation.

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Victor Tsoi

Victor Tsoi, Esq.

Partner

Victor Tsoi earned his J.D. in 2011 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. With experience spanning personal injury, entertainment law, and business law, he’s committed to bringing a sense of calm to any legal storm.

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