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Sexual harassment and sexual assault cases arise with alarming frequency and such stories are found almost daily in the media. Just yesterday, at least two such stories were making national headlines. In one, a famous rap star and his wife are accused of a long history of sexual assault, allegedly perpetrated on victims from California to Georgia. …
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Every year a staggering number of people are injured or killed in the United States because of unreasonably dangerous products. These injuries and losses come at a substantial price to consumers and to the U.S. economy in general. In fact, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development it was recently estimated that the cost …
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Intersection accidents are a large part of the automobile collisions occurring on our roadways, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those collisions, a significant percentage involve left-turning drivers. When it comes to left-turn auto accidents, determining the responsibility for the collision can be somewhat complicated. The law generally favors the straight-traveling driver, but …
After an accident with a driver who proves to be uninsured (UM) or underinsured (UIM), you must follow certain claims procedures in order to be compensated for the injuries and damages you suffer. Most often, the compensation available to you comes from your own automobile insurance carrier. These claims frequently involve drivers who have a …
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Grocery stores and other retailers have legal obligations to keep their customers safe while in their stores. When they fail and someone gets hurt the store and their insurance company may be held liable for the injuries and damages that result. As you can well imagine, falling onto a hard tile or concrete surface can …
It is not uncommon for private security officers to act too aggressively and injure someone in the process of doing their job. When excessive force is used, even where the use of some force was lawful, the injured victim may be entitled to compensation. On the other end of the spectrum, is the situation in …
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Falls are not an uncommon event, especially when you’re in unfamiliar territory such as when you’re in a business for the first time. In the elderly population, falls can be particularly dangerous. Each year, millions of people over the age of 65 fall. Traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures are very common, and one out of five …
Recent pedestrian accidents here in Orange County demonstrate just how serious they can be. In one such incident, a 29-year-old pedestrian in Huntington Beach was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. The victim was struck outside of a crosswalk by one vehicle that left the scene and then another car whose driver waited for the authorities. …
On June 29, 2020, a car crash occurred in the City of Cabazon very near the Morongo Casino. This office represents one of the two drivers involved, Darnell Shumpert, a former NBA minor league player and now software engineer. The adverse driver, David Marmel (who executive produced Mrs. America and Mrs. World pageants for television), is alleged …
The Law Allows Passengers a Claim Against Their Own Drivers What happens if you’re riding as a passenger in a friend’s car, and the driver causes a crash in which you’re injured? Can you bring a claim for injuries and damages? The answer under California law is “yes.” While it may seem surprising that you …
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