If you hold a security clearance, a personal injury claim can feel like more than a medical and insurance problem. It can feel like a career risk. After an accident, insurers often push for recorded statements, broad medical releases, and “background” details that have nothing to do with fault. For clearance holders, that pressure can…
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Oceanside is always building. New housing, road work, and base-adjacent projects can change traffic patterns and walking routes overnight. For off-duty service members and military families, that matters because construction zones are not just workplace hazards. They can be hazards on the way home, during errands, or while moving around town, and the evidence that…
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If you are hurt on a military base in Southern California, your first question is usually simple: who is responsible? The answer is not always straightforward. On-base accidents can involve federal employees, private contractors, or other drivers who happen to be on base. And the claim process can look very different from a typical injury…
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Military rank creates power dynamics affecting witness testimony in personal injury cases involving Camp Pendleton service members. Understanding how rank influences what subordinates can say, how commanders’ testimony impacts cases, and whether service members can testify against superior officers is essential for protecting your rights. An experienced Orange County personal injury lawyer can ensure all…
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Military service members injured in accidents often receive both VA disability compensation and personal injury settlements, creating confusion about “concurrent receipt” and whether accepting one reduces the other. Understanding how VA disability, military retirement, and personal injury recoveries interact prevents costly mistakes that reduce your total compensation. At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, our…
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At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, we’ve seen how injuries preventing service members from meeting physical requirements destroy military careers worth millions. Our Orange County personal injury attorney practice has helped Marines stationed in the Orange County region prove how accident injuries eliminated their ability to pass mandatory fitness tests. As a former Major…
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At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, we’ve helped Orange County service members recover full compensation when accident injuries compromise their ability to meet PFT and CFT standards. From Camp Pendleton to Los Alamitos, we understand exactly how fitness test failures multiply your losses. Call us at 760-307-4233 or contact us online for a free…
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At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, our team has helped active-duty Marines, sailors, soldiers, airmen, veterans, and their families across Orange County recover full compensation for serious injuries for over 30 years. From Camp Pendleton to Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos and every city in between, we stand ready as your trusted Orange…
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For military service members facing personal injury claims, understanding how benefits factor into compensation is critical. Injuries can disrupt not only base pay but also allowances like Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), which form an essential part of a service member’s financial package. Without accounting for these benefits, settlements…
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When service members are injured in accidents, effects extend beyond physical recovery to disrupt training, deployment readiness, and military benefits. Military allowances like BAH, BAS, and special duty pay are often overlooked in damage calculations. If you’re stationed at Camp Pendleton or nearby bases and suffered injuries due to someone’s negligence, understanding how these allowances…
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