Slip and fall accidents and trip and fall accidents are the third leading cause of unintentional death in the United States. In 2014, the most recent year for which statistics are available, approximately 32,000 people died from these types of incidents. Thousands more were injured, some of them so severely … Read More
AUTO v. Pedestrian accidents
The most recent available statistics show that, in the U.S., nearly 5,000 pedestrians are killed every year in traffic collisions involving pedestrians. Another 150,000 sustained injuries requiring emergency room care. This means that every two hours, a pedestrian dies from a car crash. According to the Los Angeles Times, California … Read More
Uninsured and Under-Insured Motorist Coverage in California and How it Can Help You
According to the most recent available statistics, there are nearly 23 million licensed drivers in California. Approximately 15 percent of them are driving without auto insurance even though it is required by law. Thousands more are under-insured, which means they have the minimum amount of required insurance, but it may … Read More
Whistleblower Protection in California, and Qui Tam Actions
Many workers suffer due to unfair and illegal practices of their employers or are forced to work in unsafe conditions. Employees worry about losing their jobs if they complain about the issues, or refuse to take part in illegal conduct, so they try to tolerate the working conditions as they … Read More