Dangerous California Intersections

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Whether you live in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, or Irvine, you experience your fair share of traffic. While traffic accidents can obviously happen anywhere, intersections present some of the riskiest driving situations, and some are more dangerous than others. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury by a motorist’s negligence in an intersection, reach out to an experienced ... Read More

Causes of bicycle accidents and the best ways to avoid them

Some of the common causes of bicycle accidents include poor road conditions, impaired vehicle drivers, and defective equipment.

Riding a bike is a popular form of exercise in Los Angeles. It is common to see cyclists on the roads year-round. Some are riding for fun, while others are commuting to a job, school, or around town in order to reduce their carbon footprint and enjoy time outside. That said, there are risks involved when a cyclist enters the ... Read More

Taking Legal Action Against an Employer or Business for COVID-Related Policies and Practices

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According to a recent statement by Governor Gavin Newsom, on February 28, 2023, the COVID-19 state of emergency will end in California. By that time, the state of emergency will have been in effect for almost three years. The announcement came – and the ending date moved to next year – due to concerns about a possible winter COVID-19 surge ... Read More

Apple’s Latest Watch and iPhone Take Accident Detection Seriously

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Apple’s new Accident Detection detects severe car crashes and automatically calls 911. Seeking your own medical attention after less severe crashes, however, remains critical. As usual, Apple’s latest debuts – the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 – are poised to do it all, and this time doing it all includes detecting serious car accidents and calling 911 in ... Read More

Wage Theft in California: Your Rights

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Wage theft is all too common in California, and it is also against the law – but a dedicated California wage theft attorney can help. If your California employer fails to pay you in accordance with the law, it is considered wage theft, and there are legal protections in place that can help. The intentional theft of wages by employers ... Read More

Your Rights Regarding Continued Employment in California

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As an at-will employee in California, you have important rights that are well worth protecting, and an experienced California worker rights attorney can help. In California, most employment is what is called at will. Understanding what this term means for you as an employee is critical to your ability to protect your job termination rights in California, but the concept ... Read More

Discuss Your Concerns With a California Severance Negotiation Attorney

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If you’ve been fired, laid off, or let go by your employer, you have important severance rights to protect, and an experienced California severance agreement lawyer can help. There are only a handful of situations in which severance pay is required in California, but many employers choose to offer severance packages when they let employees go. However, there are no ... Read More

California Whistleblower Attorney

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As an employee, you have important rights that protect you against your employer’s retaliation – in response to you blowing the whistle on fraudulent or otherwise illegal practices. If you discover or witness your employer engaging in activity that does not comport with the laws that bind employers, building up the courage to report the matter to the authorities can ... Read More

Head Injuries: Types, Symptoms, and When to Seek Medical Treatment or Legal Counsel

Head injuries are among the most serious and unpredictable injuries you can sustain. In the time it takes to be injured, your life can be irrevocably altered, and the path toward your most complete recovery is certain to be challenging. If you’ve suffered a head injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should not delay discussing your claim ... Read More

Judge rules that Uber and Lyft must treat drivers as employees

New ruling highlights the importance of correct worker classificationUpdate: March 22, 2021Proposition 22 was overwhelmingly approved by voters in the state's November 3, 2020 general election. With its approval, gig economy companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash will be able to continue classifying their drivers as independent contractors.In August 2020, a California judge ruled that rideshare companies like Uber and ... Read More