Is a party appearing in propria persona entitled to preferential consideration in a personal injury case?

status as a party appearing in propria persona, however, does not provide a basis for preferential consideration. A self-represented party is to be treated like any other party, and is entitled to the samebut no greaterconsideration than other litigants and attorneys. (See Bianco v. California Highway Patrol (1994) 24 Cal.App.4th 1113, 1125.)