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William John Light

William John Light

Offices in Santa Ana
  • Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Law, Insurance Claims ...
  • California
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Biography

Call me at (424) 269-5554. Email me at wmlight@pacbell.net. Visit my website at www.frankbarbarolaw.com.

I have been practicing law for 30+ years. I have recovered millions and millions of dollars for people like you. I have met thousands of decent, honorable people who have been hurt due to negligence or intentional wrongdoing of others. You deserve a voice. We will speak for you. When we speak, insurance companies pay attention. Some of our biggest and most satisfying cases involved representing victims of dog bites, sexual molestation, product liability, dangerous roads and, of course, vehicle collisions involving cars, bicycles, motorcycles and semis/trucks. We have a great deal of experience in virtually every kind of personal injury claim there is, including dental and medical malpractice, premises liability and employment disputes. I would like to discuss your case with you. Consultations are free.

Nothing herein guarantees, warranties, or predicts the result of any future legal representation. No attorney-client relationship is formed without my consent expressed in a written retainer agreement.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Animal & Dog Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Elder Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    1 hour free
  • Contingent Fees
    Fees are 33 1/3% to 40%, depending on when the case is resolved. Fees for minors are set by the Court.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Frank P. Barbaro & Associates, APC, Santa Ana, CA
- Current
Personal Injury, Products Liability, Road Defect, Slip and Fall, Molestation, Employment Law, Professional Malpractice, Excessive Force. Have recovered Millions and Millions for victims.
Attorney
Law Offices of Todd Rash, Riverside, CA
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Personal Injury, Products Liability, Road Defect, Slip and Fall, Molestation, Employment Law, Professional Malpractice, Excessive Force. Have recovered Millions and Millions for victims.
Attorney
Black, Compean, Hall & Lenneman
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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation.
Attorney
Clausen & Campbell
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Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith.
Education
Univ of North Dakota
Undergraduate Degree
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Southwestern Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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Awards
Dean Paul Wildman Scholarship
Southwestern University School of Law
Evidence Award
American Jurisprudence
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 141220
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Twitter
Legal Answers
2541 Questions Answered
Q. Legal steps for compensation due to ink-contaminated eggs causing illness.
A: Since you don't have any medical evidence that the ink caused you are illness, your case is essentially worthless. Your opinion about the cause of your illness is not admissible. People get nausea for a large number of reasons, completely unrelated to ink. Further, the amount of ink an a shell is tiny. The amount that "seep[s] into the pores" is even smaller. The belief that such a tiny amount of ink would cause 3 days of illness is probably unfounded. Finally, egg shell printing requires food grade ink, which is safe to consume and won't cause illness unless you are somehow allergic.
Q. Can I sue for defamation if falsely accused of assault by a hotel guest in California?
A: Yes, this is grounds for a defamation suit. Given the apparent history of the accuser, it seems that the statements might be intentionally false rather than just mistaken identity. In that case, her homeowners insurance, which might cover defamation would probably deny coverage based on intentional misconduct. You would then be in the position of trying to recover from her personal assets, which is something that no personal injury attorney likes, as the prospect of payment diminishes by a massive amount. Consult with a personal injury attorney for more detailed analysis of your potential claims.
Q. Employer closed business and isn't paying awarded worker's compensation; what steps should I take next in California?
A: Verify whether your employer had workers’ compensation insurance at the time of your injury. California law requires all employers with at least one employee to carry workers’ compensation insurance or be self-insured.

Contact the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) or visit the California Workers’ Compensation Coverage website to confirm your employer’s insurance status. If the employer was self-insured, check the roster of self-insured employers on the Office of Self-Insurance Plans (OSIP) website.dir.ca.gov

If the employer was insured, contact the insurance carrier directly to inquire about the status of your claim and why payments have not been made.

If your employer was uninsured or lacks the funds to pay your awarded benefits, you can seek compensation through the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF), a state program designed to pay workers’ compensation benefits when employers fail to do so. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
1111 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
US
Toll-Free: (714) 973-4892
Cell: (424) 269-5554
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By appointment after hours, Holidays and weekends