Recent Blog Posts
Determining Liability When a Driver Makes a Right Turn Into a Bicyclist
Some bicycle accidents happen because the driver never even saw the bicyclist right next to them. Right-hook collisions happen when a driver turns across a bicyclist’s path while turning right. These crashes are very dangerous for bicyclists, putting them at risk of serious head injuries, broken bones, and other injuries. Victims can find out… Read More »
What Families Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims Involving Multiple At-Fault Parties
A fatal accident isn’t always the result of just one person’s mistake. In some cases, there are multiple drivers, businesses, property owners, manufacturers, or other parties who contributed. Families grieving the loss of a loved one face further challenges when multiple parties complicate their claim, making it harder for them to get answers and… Read More »
Injured While Driving for Work in California: Workers’ Comp, Personal Injury, or Both?
If you’re hit by a car while you’re working, you may have more than one legal claim to explore. If you were performing job duties, you are likely to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, if your accident was caused by another driver or a third party, you may also have a personal injury… Read More »
Is Workers’ Comp an Option When a Work Injury Worsens a Pre-Existing Injury?
If you’ve been injured at work but you have a prior injury affecting the same area, you may worry about receiving workers’ compensation benefits. You may have already had chronic back pain, arthritis, or a prior shoulder injury—but then a bad lift at work left you immobilized. However, in California, having a pre-existing injury… Read More »
Common Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims and How to Handle Them
California’s workers’ compensation program is meant to help employees who are injured on the job. Because this program also benefits employers, the process often runs smoothly on both sides. However, common issues can complicate your efforts to get the benefits you’re entitled to, which is why we recommend talking to an Inland Empire workers’… Read More »
Delivery Drivers and Slip-and-Fall Accidents—What Are Your Options?
Delivery drivers spend the majority of their workdays accessing other people’s property—property that may or may not be properly maintained, decluttered, and accessible to authorized visitors. They walk through apartment complexes, restaurants, grocery stores, warehouses, office buildings, loading areas, and private homes. They may be working on a strict timeline and walking while checking… Read More »
Bitten by a Dog and the Owner Fled? Your Next Steps
A dog bite is frightening enough when an owner does everything they’re supposed to do after a bite. But when the owner leaves the scene, you’re left with additional confusion, urgency, and unanswered questions. Who’s responsible for the bite? Was the dog vaccinated for rabies? How are you supposed to recover damages if you… Read More »
Estate Planning With a Special Needs Child
Parents of a child with special needs have extra challenges to consider when they begin planning their estate. There’s a question that lingers with every decision they make—what will happen they can no longer provide daily support? A thoughtful estate plan built with the help of an estate planning attorney in the Inland Empire… Read More »
What to Do If Your Employer is Delaying Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
You report a workplace injury immediately, knowing that reporting the accident is part of getting the benefits you are legally entitled to under California state law. You wait, but nothing happens. Your supervisor doesn’t ask you to fill out any forms, you don’t get answers about the benefits you’re meant to receive, and your… Read More »
Recorded Statements in Workers’ Comp Claims: What to Say and What Not to Say
You may have to go through several steps to receive workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury, but some of the insurance company’s requests may not exactly be in your best interests. If your workplace’s insurance provider has asked you for a recorded statement, be aware that you are stepping into risky territory. With… Read More »
