10th December 2009
At will employment is an agreement that allows employers to terminate workers without a cause while permitting employees to leave their job any time if they want to.
According to Los Angeles attorneys, it is always presumed that a person is an at will ...
10th December 2009
Aggressive driving involves traffic offenses and violations that endanger other motorists and properties. In layman’s term, this driving behavior is also called road rage which is also used to describe a situation wherein a driver makes rude gestures, ...
10th December 2009
Recent government data shows that two-thirds of Social Security applicants in 2008 were denied with their claims. And of those
who filed for an appeal, 60 percent have successfully received their benefits.
There are many reasons why some applicants...
10th December 2009
California has one of the strictest helmet laws in the US. It mandates that all riders of motorbikes and bicycles should wear a safety helmet that fits securely on their head and should have a certification from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and ...
01st December 2009
Losing the chance to walk again, becoming paralyzed, and the inability to move your arms to get the remote control just to watch television—these situations are numbing.
In America, millions of people are doing different things everyday but once yo...
01st December 2009
Premises liability is extensive by nature because it involves property owners and residents. Houses, buildings, amusement parks, malls are among the places considered under this legal theory.
Although rules vary and there are case to case basis of acc...
23rd November 2009
Rainy days, slippery roads, road bumps, are some of the causes of major truck accidents—which usually happen in California. So what are the steps to do when you are involved in a truck accident? You may follow these procedures to ensure your safety:
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23rd November 2009
Lawyers serve the purpose of defending you when you have a case against an entity or a company. But encountering a hoax attorney is a pain in the neck and you can lose a lot of fortune.
It is good to know what characteristics you should look for whe...
23rd November 2009
Inadequate safety measures in a workplace can result to injuries, illnesses and deaths. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) set particular standards on office safety and employer responsibilities.
According to OSHA, “Failure to compl...
12th November 2009
To prove a DUI lawsuit, you should understand the elements of a DUI case.
In California, the state prohibits the act of driving a vehicle on a road or highway while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
To prove that a driver has committed DUI, t...
12th November 2009
California is very protective of employees. The state has enacted various laws that would enable an employee to get their well earned pay from unscrupulous employers by filing a wage claim.
Under California law, an employee may file for a wage claim fo...
12th November 2009
Product defects are one of the major causes of car accidents in the United States.
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, one of the most common safety defect complaint that they receive are about airbags.
Airbag probl...
12th November 2009
FEHA claims and hearings usually deal with sexual harassment and other discrimination suits in California.
FEHA or the Fair Employment and Housing Act, is a statute of California which provides protection from employment discrimination based on race, c...
12th November 2009
An independent contractor contract is important to distinguish contractors from regular employees.
Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor makes the employer liable for employment tax, interest and penalties.
Although both are workin...
12th November 2009
Personal injury damages awarded after a victim won a civil lawsuit largely depends upon the jury and the amount of actual losses he sustained.
The jury awards damages on a case-to-case basis and one case is always different from the other.
If the da...
