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Employment Laws that Safeguard Hispanics and Latinos from Discrimination May 16, 2012 How English-only Policy Affects Bi-lingual Workers in California May 03, 2012 Certain employers in the United States implement “English-only” policy in their workplaces to avoid any miscommunication; however, some of them do not know that they are already discriminating against their bi-lingual workers. Tips on How Retirees Can Get the Most Out of Social SecurityApril 26, 2012 From Social Security Disability, to long-term disability and retirement benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been efficient in offering services to working classmen who have been able to contribute Social Security taxes while being employed. Disabled employees, as well as the retired elderly, receive checks from the federal agency on a monthly basis as a form of compensation for their basic needs. Types of Discrimination Cases Handled by Los Angeles Employment Lawyers April 23, 2012 California employment law attorneys have particular skills and knowledge in defending the rights of workers and applicants who were subjected to employment discrimination. Los Angeles workplace discrimination lawyers are specifically trained to handle and to pursue employment bias cases in California. Their expertise in solving discrimination cases can provide assistance to people in California’s labor sector. Newest Compassionate Allowances Conditions Disability Claimants Should Know April 12, 2012 Disabled employees usually find it difficult to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to the lengthy process that could take several months. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers Compassionate Allowance Initiative (CAI) that aims to quickly identify disabling conditions that can speedily qualify an applicant for SSDI benefits. Specifically, CAI helps in speeding up the applications for SSDI claims. Employment Discrimination 101: The Basics of Ancestry Bias in CaliforniaApril 04, 2012 Employment discrimination based on a person’s ancestry is against the law in California. In accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employers doing business in the State are prohibited to discriminate against workers and job applicants based on their ancestry. FEHA also implores covered employers to reasonably accommodate employees regardless of their ancestry or national origin. Understanding Employers’ Responsibilities under ADA March 27, 2012 Pursuant to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees are strictly prohibited from discriminating against workers and job applicants based on their physical or mental disability. Religious Discrimination in the Workplace – A Decade after 9/11 Attacks March 5, 2012 Since the tragic September 11 attacks, some Americans have developed discriminatory point of view towards migrant workers affiliated with the Islam religion. Road Accidents Involving Foreign Tourists: How to File a Personal Injury Claim February 27, 2012The State of California is one of the most visited states in the country in terms of tourist arrivals. Tips on How to Avoid Car Accident Injuries on Children February 16, 2012Children are susceptible to sustaining serious to fatal injuries when they get involved in an automobile accident. ATV Accidents in California: Statistics, Laws, Tips, and Liabilities January 25, 2012All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are considered to be one of the most popular recreational vehicles in the State of California. However, despite its popularity, ATVs are not accident-proof. Points California Employees Need to Learn about SB 459 November 17, 2011The 2012 may become a promising year for many California employees because of the passing of certain employment laws benefiting the workforce sector. How the Internet Helps California Personal Injury Cases October 25, 2011The Internet has touched the lives of millions and even billions of people all over the world. One of the main reasons for the upsurge of use of the World Wide Web is its benefits. Certainly the Internet has influenced many sectors of the society and the legal industry is not an exception. |
Legal Issues for Eye Injuries in the Workplace and Accidents August 10, 2010Eye injuries however, are surprisingly common. While it can be as simple as getting soap or shampoo in one’s eyes, eye injuries from workplace accidents happen often. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 2,000 US workers suffer from a job-related eye injury every day. |
Understanding Auto Defect Cases July 15, 2010Auto defect cases deal mostly with issues involving product defects and liabilities. Under California’s product liability law, manufacturers, dealers and distributors can be held liable for injuries that result from the use of defective products or products with faulty designs.
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The Damaging Effects of Dangerous Drugs July 14, 2010If you suffered any injury or wrongful death because of the use of such dangerous drugs, you may file a product liability claim against the company and recover any medical expenses or loss you suffered because of the drug’s damaging effect. You have the right to be compensated so seek the services of an expert product liability attorney.
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$20 million Settlement for Jaycee Dugard’s Claim for Damages against State July 7, 2010Jaycee, an 11-year old girl who was abducted and held captive for 18 years by a registered sex offender, has recently been offered by the State of California a $20 million settlement for her ordeal.
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How to Avoid Car Accident and Insurance Fraud June 28, 2010The Inside Edition recently featured an investigative report on car accidents scams, one of which featured Jonathan Jones, a driver who got involved in as many as 42 car accidents in the span of 9 years.
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Contributing Factors in Fatal 18-wheeler accidents June 25, 2010Federal statistics show that more than 500, 000 trucking incidents occur in the country each year, causing serious injuries to thousands of people. Nearly 10 percent of these accidents result in fatalities. According to records, accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks account for one in every eight traffic deaths.
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Former Supervisor Awarded Damages for Reporting Harassment June 16, 2010It takes real courage to do what is right and an employee should be protected from retaliation or wrongful termination for reporting misconduct or an illegal activity.
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How To Get an Accurate Estimate of Your Car Damage June 9, 2010Next to injuries, the second most important thing that car accident victims worry about is property damage – and how to recover from it. But before you can set yourself on restoring your car into its original condition, you need to assess your damage first. I
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Small Claims FAQs: What You Should Know June 2, 2010In California, small claims typically deal with cases involving claims of not more than $7,500 or less. These often involved cases such as car accidents, property damage, landlord/tenant rent deposit disputes and collection of money owed, among others.
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Providing a Structured Settlement after Car Accidents May 18, 2010Determining liability in car accidents is important because it will help in compensating the victims for their injuries. People who have done a negligent action, which resulted in an accident, will have to pay for damages that are suffered by others due to the incident.
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Drowsy Demi Lovato in Car Accident May 5, 2010Disney Darling Demi Lovato has proven that you don’t need to be a Hollywood bad girl to get into a car accident – it’s not always Lindsey Lohan who crashes a car crash!
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Wal-Mart To Face Multi-Million Dollar Gender Discrimination Class Suit April 27, 2010Almost 10 years after Betty Dukes’ gender discrimination lawsuit against Wal-mart in Pittsburg, California, thousands of claims have snowballed into the largest class-action employment suit in history.
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Dogs and Cats: Trip and Fall Accident Causes April 20, 2010Yes, we’ve all heard about fatal dog attacks and dog bite injuries but did you know that dogs, as well as cats are household hazards because they cause fall accidents?
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Steven Seagal: Not Above the Law April 13, 2010Ironically, while action hero Steven Seagal’s first movie may be entitled “Above the Law”, the star is now being sued for sexual harassment and illegal sexual trafficking of a female by his former employee, Kayden Nguyen.
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Boy in a Coma Because of Bike Crash with Truck without a Helmet March 31, 2010Just like MTV reality star Rikki Mongeon who was placed medically induced coma after suffering head injuries in a motor vehicle accident, a 7-year old boy from Garden Grove suffered a similar fate when he was struck by a Ford truck.
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Who can be Held Liable in Ford Rollover Accidents March 29, 2010In 2004, a San Diego jury awarded $364 million to a victim of a Ford rollover accident, which was considered to be one of the largest awards against a manufacturer in a product liability lawsuit.
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Top 10 Product Recalls and How to Avoid Defective Products March 26, 2010Cutting edge technology coupled with research and development and the need to keep up with the rest of the competition have made all today’s products better and safer, right?
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Toyota Prius’ Unintended Accelerations: Human Error and Hoax March 23, 2010The Toyota debacle over defective cars has resulted to not just many class action lawsuits from disgruntled customers and paranoid car users – it has also proliferated a lot of fraudulent claims and hoaxes from people wanting to “cash in”.
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Common Violations Involving National Origin Discrimination March 19, 2010Workplace discrimination based on one’s national origin or nationality is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Approved Senate Bill to Give Relief to Unemployed and Small Businesses March 10, 2010Despite predictions that the economic downturn will take a turn for the better this year, the Labor Department reported that jobs continue to remain scarce across the country.
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Los Angeles Intersection Accidents: Recovering Claims March 05, 2010Intersection accidents are common occurrences in urban places such as Los Angeles. In fact, approximately one-third of all automobile collisions occur in traffic intersections.
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Law Makers in Trouble with the Law March 05, 2010Republican California state senator Roy Ashburn was recently arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after the California Highway Patrol (CHP) pulled him over for driving erratically in downtown Sacramento.
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GM Recalls 1.3 Million Chevrolet and Pontiac for Power Steering Failure March 03, 2010With the whole world watching Toyota’s every move, the news of another massive car recall, this time from General Motors Co. may come as a surprise to many who are anticipating that the company will gain the most from Toyota’s troubles.
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Dr. Conrad Murray & Dr. Earl Bradley: The Dangerous Doctors List February 25, 2010“I will prescribe regimens for the good of my patients according to my ability and my judgment and never do harm to anyone…” – A line from the Hippocratic Oath
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Department of Water Resources in Hot Water over Workplace Safety Violations February 24, 2010All employers in California have the duty to keep their workplace safe for their employees and they are also required to have worker training, workplace inspections, and procedures for correcting unsafe conditions to prevent workplace injuries.
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Los Angeles Metrolink Accident attorney: Establishing Liability in Train Accidents February 22, 2010On the late afternoon of September 12, 2008, the worst train tragedy in the history of California – or perhaps the whole country - occurred when a Metrolink train carrying commuters from downtown Los Angeles collided with a Union Pacific freight train, resulting in the death of 25 people and injuring 135 others, with at least 40 of them in critical condition.
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Most Dangerous Drivers By Profession February 19, 2010Who said that most bad drivers are teen drivers? Well, according to a study by online agency Insurance.com, professionals pitch in a pretty hefty share in the motor vehicle accident statistics.
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Alabama Man Awarded $25.16 Million In Damages For Accutane's Adverse Effects |







