Proving Negligence in an Auto Accident in California

When injured in an auto accident, recovering compensatory damages through an injury claim may be possible. However, to have a valid claim, it is necessary to demonstrate that the other driver involved was negligent and he or she caused the accident. In the State of California, every motorist has a legal duty to exercise reasonable care when driving a vehicle. A person who violates traffic laws or operates his or her vehicle in an unsafe manner is likely to have breached his or her duty of care while driving. However, achieving a successful outcome in a claim will depend on...

15 October

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Dividing Debt in a Divorce Case in California

Posted by Matthew Knez

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When a married couple in California make the decision to divorce, any assets they accumulated while married will be divided between them. For a vast majority of married couples, assets are not the only thing they must divide. For example, many couples in California have debts that must also be divided. The couple can either make a decision as to how the assets and debts will be divided in a settlement agreement or they can have the courts decide on their behalf if they cannot reach an agreement. If you are facing a divorce in California and need to ensure...

05 October

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Auto Accidents Caused by Speeding

Posted by Matthew Knez

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According to the National Safety Council, in a vast majority of fatal auto accidents, speeding is usually a major contributing factor. When speeding is involved, the chances of suffering catastrophic injuries is increased. Sadly, many people do not survive these types of auto accidents. When involved in a traffic accident involving speeding, it is crucial to obtain the legal guidance and support of an experienced personal injury attorney. The attorneys at the Knez Law Group, LLP have the experience needed to successfully handle these types of catastrophic accidents. For the Knez Law Group, LLP, every client matters. The law firm works...

20 September

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What You Should Know About Property Division in a Divorce

Posted by Matthew Knez

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The State of California is considered a community property state, as opposed to an equitable distribution state. Any property and assets obtained during a couple’s marriage will be presumed to belong to both spouses equally in California. For this reason, the property typically must be equally distributed between the spouses by a judge in the divorce. However, the right to equally division can be affected by agreements of the parties as well as the conduct of the parties such as a party effecting a transmutation. Further, despite the equal division, parties may have claims for charges and credits as to...

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