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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.

Education
Univ of North Dakota
Undergraduate Degree
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Southwestern Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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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.
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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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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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.
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
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. I rear-ended a vehicle at 5 MPH that was sitting in the middle of the street with his car running and flashers on.
A: Maybe you can. There are a lot of variables. How disabled was the car? How injured was the driver? How busy was the street?, etc. The decision to settle belongs solely to your insurer. There is nothing you can do about it, except communicate to your insurer the facts that you think are important. After that, it's out of your control.
Q. Can I sue a radiologist or radiology team for missing a new lesion for existing brain cancer?
A: I am sorry for your loss.

You may have a case. A pediatric radiologist and a pediatric oncologist will need to review the records and gives opinions as to standard of care (in missing new lesion) and causation. Unfortunately, that is not cheap and most attorneys will require a retainer of several thousand dollars to pay for this preliminary work If the radiologist or the oncologist do not provide a favorable review, the case is over before it started.
Q. My brothers boss owes him $200,000 for an accident. My brother killed himself. Can I seek the money for his children?
A: Your brother's personal injury claim has components for pain and suffering, and for economic losses. Once your brother passed, only the claim for economic losses remains (wage loss and medical expenses). His children can pursue those losses, but they likely aren't large enough to attract an attorney. The medical expenses, in reality, belong to the medical providers or the health insurer which paid them.

If you can provide the existence of an agreement between your brother and the boss (through emails, letters, text messages, etc.) , then his children, as his heirs, could enforce his contractual rights to the agreed upon settlement. This seems like a long shot.
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Contact & Map
1111 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Toll-Free: (714) 973-4892
Cell: (424) 269-5554
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
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