{"id":107913,"date":"2025-10-28T15:05:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/?p=107913"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:05:55","slug":"slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Acuerdos por Resbalones y Ca\u00eddas con Cirug\u00eda: Que Valor Tiene Su Caso"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery\/\" class=\"current\">Slip and Fall Settlements with Surgery: What Your Case Is Worth<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Slip and Fall Settlements with Surgery: What Your Case Is Worth\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/the-fine-print\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slip and Fall Settlements with Surgery: What Your Case Is Worth<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/es\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=personal-injury\" rel=\"nofollow\">Personal Injury<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 9 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>October 28, 2025<\/span><span>Elvis Goren<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Physical therapist assisting patient.\" class=\"wp-image-107914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/slip-and-fall-settlements-with-surgery.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:8002010265\">800-201-0265<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve had surgery or need one after your accident, your settlement could jump from the typical $15,000-$50,000 range to well over $100,000. Some cases reach millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Surgery typically multiplies your case value by 3-10 times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most surgical slip and fall cases in California settle between $100,000 and $500,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance companies will fight harder on surgical cases because they cost more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waiting until after surgery to settle usually gets you more money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having an <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/slip-and-fall\/\">attorney<\/a> increases settlement values, especially for surgical cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of this article breaks down exactly how surgery impacts your settlement and what you should do about it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Surgery Makes Your Case Worth More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgery means three factors that can increase your settlement payout: massive medical bills, extended time off work, and undeniable proof you were seriously hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need surgery after a slip and fall, you&#8217;re no longer talking about bruises and soreness. You&#8217;re talking about broken bones that need plates and screws. Torn ligaments requiring reconstruction. Herniated discs that need fusion. These are serious and life-altering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The math gets simple fast. That ankle surgery? It&#8217;s not just the $30,000 surgical bill. It&#8217;s also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Six weeks of physical therapy at $200 per session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three months off work at $5,000 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A year of follow-up appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible hardware removal surgery later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent limitations affecting your future earnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance adjusters know juries sympathize with surgical patients. Someone who went under the knife obviously wasn&#8217;t faking their injury.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trialguides.com\/blogs\/news\/brian-kim-and-maureen-hennessey-win-18-million-verdict-on-slip-and-fall-case\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> California juries have awarded $18.8 million for a slip and fall requiring spinal surgery<\/a>, with $16 million of that just for pain and suffering.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real California Settlement Examples: What Cases Actually Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor Surgery Cases ($50,000-$150,000)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These involve arthroscopic procedures, simple fracture repairs, or minor ligament work. A broken wrist requiring pins might settle for around $75,000. Knee arthroscopy after a grocery store fall could bring $100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Surgery Cases ($200,000-$500,000)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think joint replacements, spinal fusions, or complex fracture repairs. An ankle fracture requiring surgery and developing infection settled for $532,000. Multiple surgeries push values even higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catastrophic Surgery Cases ($500,000+)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When surgery leads to permanent disability or multiple procedures, settlements skyrocket.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2024-05-23\/lancaster-train-worker-slipped-fell-at-work-awarded-58-million\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> A Palmdale train yard fall requiring extensive surgeries resulted in a $58.3 million verdict<\/a> &#8211; the largest slip and fall verdict in U.S. history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Nevada casino fall that led to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome netted $15 million. These aren&#8217;t typical, but they show what&#8217;s possible when injuries devastate someone&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Different Surgeries and What They&#8217;re Worth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emergency vs. Planned Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency surgery right after your fall proves the injury was catastrophic from the start. Insurance companies can&#8217;t argue it wasn&#8217;t that bad. These cases typically settle for higher amounts because there&#8217;s no question about the severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planned surgery weeks or months later? Insurance will argue it was &#8220;elective&#8221; or unnecessary. You&#8217;ll need strong medical documentation showing the surgery was essential and directly caused by the fall. Still valuable, just requires more proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Single Surgery vs. Multiple Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One surgery might double or triple your case value. Multiple surgeries? Now you&#8217;re showing ongoing struggle and complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each additional surgery isn&#8217;t just more medical bills. It&#8217;s more anesthesia risk, more recovery time, and more pain. Juries understand this. Insurance companies do too, which is why revision surgeries or complications can push settlements into high six figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Surgical Procedures and Settlement Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Spinal Surgery<\/strong>: These command the highest settlements. Spinal fusions, disc replacements, or nerve procedures often push cases over $500,000. Why? Because back injuries affect everything\u2014work, sleep, and daily activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joint Replacement<\/strong>: Hip or knee replacements after falls regularly bring $200,000-$400,000 settlements. You&#8217;re talking about major surgery, months of recovery, and permanent hardware in your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fracture Repairs<\/strong>: Internal fixation with plates and screws typically adds $50,000-$150,000 to case value, depending on the bone and complexity. Complications like infection multiply this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timing Your Settlement: The Surgery Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what most lawyers won&#8217;t tell you upfront: settling before surgery is almost always a mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t unring the settlement bell. Accept $50,000 before surgery, then complications arise requiring three more procedures? Too bad. You already settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait until you reach &#8220;maximum medical improvement&#8221;\u2014medical-speak for &#8220;as good as you&#8217;re going to get.&#8221; After surgery, after rehab, when your doctor says this is your new normal. Now you know the real cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>Actual surgical bills (not estimates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real recovery time (not projections)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent limitations (not guesses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complication costs (if any occurred)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justia.com\/trials-litigation\/docs\/caci\/3900\/3903a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California law requires future medical costs be &#8220;reasonably certain&#8221; to recover them<\/a>. Much easier to prove when the surgery&#8217;s already done.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculating Your Settlement: The Real Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Expenses (Past and Future)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with every medical bill from the accident forward. ER visit, surgery, anesthesia, hospital stay, medications, medical equipment, physical therapy, follow-ups.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.primerus.com\/article\/california-limits-recovery-medical-expenses-amount-reimbursed-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> In California, you recover what was actually paid or what you still owe<\/a>, not the inflated sticker price if insurance covered it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future medical? If you&#8217;ll need hardware removal, revision surgery, or lifetime pain management, that&#8217;s calculated in. Get your surgeon to document what you&#8217;ll likely need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost Income and Earning Capacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three months off for surgery and recovery? That&#8217;s straightforward lost wages. But what if you can&#8217;t return to your construction job after spinal fusion? Now we&#8217;re talking about lost earning capacity\u2014potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars over your working years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain and Suffering: The Big Multiplier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where surgical cases really gain value. In California, there&#8217;s no cap on pain and suffering damages in slip-and-fall cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juries understand surgery means serious pain. The McDonald&#8217;s case? $16 million of the $18.8 million verdict was for pain and suffering alone. Your surgical scars, permanent limitations, and daily pain all factor in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance companies often use multipliers\u2014taking your medical bills and multiplying them by 2-5 for pain and suffering. Surgery cases often justify the higher multipliers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Complications Multiply Your Case Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgical complications can turn a $100,000 case into a million-dollar case. Infection requiring additional surgeries. Failed fusion needing revision. Blood clots. Nerve damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/work\/costs\/workers-compensation-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workers&#8217; compensation data shows amputation claims average $125,000 just in medical costs<\/a>. Add pain and suffering? You&#8217;re talking massive settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) &#8211; a rare but devastating complication where your nervous system goes haywire after injury. Constant burning pain forever. These cases regularly hit seven or eight figures because juries understand the lifetime of agony involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>California follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/the-fine-print\/the-eggshell-plaintiff-rule-explained\/\">&#8220;eggshell plaintiff&#8221; rule<\/a> &#8211; you take your victim as you find them. If they happen to develop complications, that&#8217;s on you. The defendant can&#8217;t escape liability just because the victim had an unusually bad outcome.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California&#8217;s Legal Landscape for Surgical Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pure Comparative Fault<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justia.com\/injury\/premises-liability\/defenses-in-slip-and-fall-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California lets you recover even if you&#8217;re partially at fault<\/a>. Texting while walking and missed the wet floor sign? You might be 30% at fault, but you still get 70% of your damages. On a $500,000 surgical case, that&#8217;s still $350,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Damage Caps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike medical malpractice cases, slip-and-fall claims in California have no caps on pain and suffering. A jury can award whatever it thinks is fair. This is huge for surgical cases where pain and suffering often dwarf the medical bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Liens and Treatment Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&#8217;t afford surgery? Many California doctors work on liens, meaning they&#8217;ll perform surgery now and get paid from your settlement later. This lets you get necessary treatment and strengthen your case simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just know that lien doctors often charge more than insurance rates. But recent California cases say that&#8217;s okay &#8211; you can claim the full lien amount as damages even if it&#8217;s higher than what insurance would&#8217;ve paid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Flags: When They&#8217;re Lowballing You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did the insurance offer $30,000 for your spinal fusion case? They&#8217;re hoping you&#8217;re desperate. Here&#8217;s when you&#8217;re being played:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list\">\n<li>They push for a settlement before surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their offer barely covers medical bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They ignore your lost wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They act like your pain doesn&#8217;t matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They reference only your current bills, not future needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They claim your surgery was unrelated to the fall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A fair settlement covers all your medical costs, lost wages, future treatment, and then substantially compensates your pain and suffering. If their offer doesn&#8217;t do all that, keep fighting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Attorney Question for Surgical Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, you can handle a minor slip-and-fall yourself. But surgery?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.claimsjournal.com\/news\/national\/2023\/07\/26\/318273.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> California data shows attorneys consistently get higher settlements, especially for surgical cases<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? They know the medicine. They know which experts to hire. They know when insurance is bluffing. They&#8217;ve seen similar cases settle for way more than the insurance company&#8217;s claiming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you win. For a surgical case potentially worth hundreds of thousands, giving up 33% to get 67% of double the settlement makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps: Protecting Your Surgical Case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get the surgery your doctor recommends<\/strong>: Your health comes first, and it strengthens your case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document everything<\/strong>: Medical records, bills, photos, journal entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t settle before you&#8217;re healed<\/strong>: You can&#8217;t undo a settlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be wary of quick settlement offers<\/strong>: They&#8217;re usually lowballs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talk to an attorney<\/strong>: At least get a free consultation to know your case value<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your surgical case has real value. The insurance company knows it. Make sure you get what you deserve.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Reality Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every surgical case is worth millions. But if you needed surgery after a slip and fall caused by someone else&#8217;s negligence, you&#8217;re looking at significant compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The examples in this article show the range, from $50,000 for simple procedures to millions for life-altering injuries. Your case falls somewhere on that spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgery means you were seriously hurt. It means huge medical bills, extended recovery, and often permanent consequences. California law says you deserve compensation for all of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let the insurance company convince you otherwise. They&#8217;re not on your side. They&#8217;re not being fair. They&#8217;re trying to save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your surgery changed your life. Make sure your settlement reflects that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you&#8217;ve had surgery after a slip and fall accident, you need experienced legal representation. <a href=\"\/contact\">Contact DK Law<\/a> for a free consultation about your case. We&#8217;ll review your medical records, calculate your damages, and fight for the compensation you deserve.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/elvis-goren-dk-law.jpg);\"><\/div><div><p>About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Elvis Goren<\/h4><h6><\/h6><p>Elvis Goren is the Organic Growth Manager at DK Law, bringing over a decade of content and SEO expertise from Silicon Valley startups to the legal industry. 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