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Filing a Claim After a Distracted Driving Auto Accident in California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from the road. Distracted driving can be caused by using a cell phone, eating, changing radio stations, or talking with other passengers while driving. The CDC reports that distracted driving poses a huge risk for… Read More »
When a Property Owner Could Be Held Accountable for Your Injuries
Under California premises liability laws, people who have been injured as a result of the negligent management of a property may be entitled to receive compensatory damages. Establishing negligence, however, can depend on a variety of issues, including whether the owner of the establishment owes property visitors a duty of care. When negligence can… Read More »
How to Handle a Partnership Dispute
The start of a business can be one of the most exhilarating experiences for any entrepreneur. While a vast majority of entrepreneurs will look outside their business for potential threats to their business, the unfortunate reality is that the greatest threat to a business comes from within. For business owners throughout California, partnership disputes… Read More »
How to Handle a Business Dispute
Business partnerships have been historically compared to marital unions since business partners have the similar fiduciary duties toward each other. Like marriages, conflicts in the partnership relationship will usually involve matters of control, trust, and finances. If you are in a business partnership and are currently involved in internal conflict, it is important that… Read More »
California’s Court Ordered Child Support Law
A divorce or legal separation can be a very difficult process, especially when it involves minor children. As a parent, you can rest assured that state law will ensure the interests of your child are protected. The California Family Code §3900 codifies a parent’s obligation to the support of their underage children, in a… Read More »
Trucking Laws and Responsibilities
State and Federal trucking rules and regulations have been set in place in order to ensure the safety of drivers and their passengers on the road. Any serious form of misconduct or a willful violation of the laws could place truck drivers and the companies which employ them at risk of facing criminal charges…. Read More »
Comparative Negligence in Motorcycle Accident Cases
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently reported that the State of California is among the top states to have registered motorcycle drivers. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are common and these can usually have catastrophic consequences. The agency also reports that motorcycle casualties are approximately 27 times more likely to occur than deaths in… Read More »
The Value of a Helmet in a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists are at high risk of sustaining a head injury when in a traffic accident because of the relative lack of bodily protection compared to those who drive in enclosed vehicles. A serious motorcycle accident can lead to devastating brain injuries that can require extensive medical treatment and hospitalization. For many victims, a traumatic… Read More »
Important Factors That Can Determine Child Support in California
The divorce process in California is often a long and drawn out procedure. For a great majority of divorce cases, the most challenging and time-consuming aspect is that of child custody. Every divorce case that involves child custody is a unique case, but in many cases, children will be set with one particular parent… Read More »
Car Accident Fatalities Skyrocket During the Pandemic
Preliminary data from the National Safety Council indicates that although Americans are driving less as a result of the pandemic, the emptier roads have become more lethal. The Council has reported that when compared to data from last year, there has been a 14% increase in fatality rates per miles driven. While there is… Read More »