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How to Determine if You Have Grounds for an Auto Accident Claim
Auto accidents are never an easy experience and it can be extremely difficult to cope with the physical and emotional impact of a catastrophic accident. Unfortunately, many auto accidents also cause injuries that require extensive medical care, which result in steep bills. To make matters worse, when a person suffers a serious injury, the… Read More »
The Unfortunate Consequences of a Dog Bite
Dogs are cherished pets for many American families, but they can also wreak havoc when they attack and bite a person. The State of California recognizes the consequences a dog bite victim can face; therefore, the state allows those who have been bitten the opportunity to seek monetary compensation by filing a claim against… Read More »
Considering a Wrongful Death Claim After a DUI Accident
Driving under the influence of alcohol in the State of California can have a variety of consequences. People who decide to drive while intoxicated can face imprisonment, fines, and revoked driving privileges when caught driving under these conditions. Sadly, there are hundreds of reckless drivers who are not caught on time and the consequences… Read More »
Construction Accidents: What You Should Do After a Workplace Injury
The construction industry is incredibly dangerous. Sadly, the risk of injury while on a construction site is greater than in any other workplace industry. Every moment a worker spends on a construction site, he or she runs the risk of serious injury. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, reports that one in… Read More »
The Workers’ Compensation Process in California
The workers’ compensation system is a state-mandated insurance program that provides essential benefits to those who have been injured or have suffered an illness as a result of a work-related duty. The workers’ compensation system is very complex and, at times, nuanced. As a result, it is important to understand how the system works… Read More »
The Elements Needed to Prove a Dog Bite Claim in California
In the State of California, a person who has ownership of a canine can be held strictly accountable for the injury or harm caused by the dog, in spite of how much the animal has been trained and without regard to the dog’s history. The California Civil Code §3342 defines the state’s strict dog… Read More »
What to Expect As a COVID-19 Injured Worker
As the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the country by storm, the virus has caused the illnesses and untimely deaths of hundreds of workers in the State of California. As time progresses, more and more people return to work, and understandably, many workers are concerned with the possibility of contracting the virus. Recently, the State… Read More »
Estate Planning Amid the Novel Coronavirus
The novel Coronavirus has struck the world on an unparalleled scale. As of June, COVID-19 cases in the State of California have toppled 100,000 cases, and based on recent reports, the number of cases keep escalating. In the midst of this uncharted territory, it is critical to take a closer look at one’s personal… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims Following the Coronavirus Outbreak
As governors across the nation slowly begin reopening their respective state economies, many establishments, businesses, and organizations face potential tort claims. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the total amount of new coronavirus cases in the United States have already surpassed 2 million, with a total of over 100,000 deaths. The… Read More »
The State of California Establishes Workers’ Comp Presumption of Coverage for Novel Coronavirus Illnesses
As of early May, State of California Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order, which established a rebuttable presumption that California workers’ COVID-19 illness resulted from workplace conditions for the purposes of obtaining California workers’ compensation benefits. For the presumption to be applicable, workers will need to demonstrate that they were diagnosed with COVID-19, and/or… Read More »
