Los Angeles Roads More Dangerous for Cyclists
Established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, May kicks off ‘National Bike Month’. This is a time to raise awareness about cycling safety and about the health benefits that biking provides. More people making a conscious effort to use non-motorized vehicles as a way of transportation does wonders for the environment […]
Is It Safe to Bike During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
May is National Bike Month. It has been observed since 1956; however, the coronavirus pandemic has left most of us to “shelter-in-place” and “stay-at-home” well into the spring. Yet, some officials have promoted exercise outdoors while practicing social distancing. Biking can help maintain your health, boost your immune system, and fight COVID-19. Benefits of Bike […]
What Is Negligence Anyways?
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has topped 1 million, as of this article.1 Some of these have been the subject of negligence lawsuits, most notably those involving cruise ships and nursing homes. But what does negligence really mean? What is Negligence? From a legal standpoint, it has to do with exercising a duty of care to others. In […]
10 Dangers of Springtime Driving
According to NHTSA crash stats, the number of car crashes in the U.S. spikes in spring. While one would think driving conditions improve, there are still seasonal driving challenges that can make roads dangerous. More drivers on the roads is one factor. But here are 10 hazards you need to be aware of to exercise […]
COVID-19 Lawsuits: Nursing Homes
As the outbreak of coronavirus has quickly escalated into a pandemic, at-risk individuals (including the elderly and those with chronic conditions) are more vulnerable to serious complications from the virus. But are some nursing homes to blame for residents becoming infected? The global crisis has hit nursing homes hard. If your loved one has become […]
Can Victims of Coronavirus Sue for Personal Injury?
As of the writing of this article, there have been nearly 380,000 cases of coronavirus and close to 12,000 deaths in the U.S. during the outbreak.1 The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis on many levels. There are many legal issues arising due to coronavirus on top of the public health and economic fallouts. As […]
Discovery Rule Statute of Limitations in California
Statutes of limitations apply to almost every type of lawsuit. Integral to the legal system, they restrict the amount of time a plaintiff has to sue another party. Most lawsuits must be filed within a certain amount of time from when the injury or damage occurred. Invoking the discovery rule allows one to file a […]
Why You Should Hire a Worker’s Comp Lawyer
Not all workplace injuries are the same. When it’s needed, the workers’ compensation system provides an administrative process that makes it easy for an injured worker to file a claim. But minor injuries don’t usually require a workers’ compensation claim to be filed. You probably won’t need a lawyer for injuries that are undoubtedly work related, don’t require medical […]
Boy Scouts of America File Chapter 11 Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
The hits just keep on coming for the now disgraced and defamed Boy Scouts of America. Lawsuits and allegations continue to pour in accusing leaders and volunteers of sexual abuse stretching back years. This is prompting the 110-year-old institution to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to fund a trust that is set up to compensate victims. This is […]
How to Avoid a DUI on Valentine’s Day
Where do broken hearts go? Sometimes to the nearest watering hole, unfortunately. It is no mystery that drunk driving incidents dramatically increase during a holiday. Emotions are high, and people are either drinking to celebrate or consuming to forget. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations all see a spike in DUIs. Even Independence Day and […]