How Does Workers’ Comp Work?
Employers are required by law to purchase workers’ compensation insurance, and pay benefits if you suffer an injury or illness related to your job. You may qualify for benefits, or hire a workers comp attorney in Los Angeles, if you’re hurt in a fall, injured in a car accident while delivering goods, or sustain repetitive […]
This Week In The News (03/11-03/15)
Lori Loughlin Arrested in Los Angeles in College Admissions Bribery Scandal Wednesday, March 13 (NY Daily News) – Actress and “Full House” star Lori Loughlin, 54, and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Gianulli, were arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles for their alleged participation in a college admissions bribery scandal. Prosecutor allege the couple paid $500,000 […]
How to Determine Who Is at Fault in an Accident
How Fault Is Determined After a California Car Accident After a crash, the question that drives almost everything—insurance decisions, repair payments, injury claims, and potential lawsuits—is: who was at fault? In California, fault is rarely based on one person’s opinion at the scene. It’s determined by a mix of evidence, traffic laws, vehicle damage patterns, […]
This Week In The News (03/04-03/08)
5 Rescued After Vehicle Crashes in Angeles National Forest Monday, March 4 (U.S. News & World Report) – Five men were rescued by Los Angeles County Firefighters after an accident was discovered in the Angeles National Forest. According to a KABC-TV report, the vehicle was found above La Canada Flintridge. One victim sustained serious injuries […]
How To Make An Accident Claim
If you are in a car accident, it’s not only smart to file an insurance claim. It’s the law. Driving without insurance is illegal per California Vehicle Code Section 16029. But just how do you go about making a car accident claim? An insurance claim is filed before any legal action is taken. If there’s a […]
This Week In The News (02/25-03/01)
Environmentalists Furious Over Methane Capture Plan In Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Settlement Monday, February 25 (CBS Los Angeles) – Environmental groups criticized a settlement reached in August between the Southern California Gas Company and the state of California and the city of Los Angeles. The nearly $120 million settlement arose out of the Aliso Canyon […]
5 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
Life is usually very stressful following a car accident or other personal injury. You may be unable to work, limiting your income and earning capacity. The medical bills are coming in. All the while, rent, insurance, utilities, and other bills are due. It may seem hiring a Los Angeles personal injury attorney would not fit in […]
This Week In The News (02/18-02/22)
NBA Roundtable: Will LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Make Playoffs? Thursday, February 21 (USA Today) – In a discussion, USA Today Sports’ Jeff Zillgit said not to count out LeBron James for the basketball playoffs, while Martin Rogers believes that, although James could carry the team back, they probably won’t make it this year. AJ […]
What Are the Safety Responsibilities of a Business and Property Owner?
Safety Responsibilities of California Business Property Owners: What They Must Do to Prevent Injuries When you visit a store, restaurant, office building, hotel, or shopping center, you shouldn’t have to guess whether the property is safe. In California, business property owners (and often the businesses operating on the property) typically have duties to keep premises […]
This Week In The News (02/11-02/15)
Los Angeles-to-San Francisco High-Speed Rail Project Abandoned by California’s New Governor Tuesday, February 12 (MarketWatch) – In a State of the State address on Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom abandoned the idea of building a high-speed rail line from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Newsome cited time, little oversight, not enough transparency, and a $77 […]