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June 1, 2023
What are my Rights if I am Hit by a Drunk Driver? How Someone is Seriously Injured Every 90 Seconds
A recent study from the California Office of Traffic Safety shows that Los Angeles County had the highest number of accidents with fatal and severe injuries involving a drunk driver in the Golden State. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 926 people are injured in accidents with a drunk driver everyday. That is the equivalent of a drunk driving related injury every 90 seconds. It is illegal for an intoxicated perso...
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May 30, 2023
I was Injured Working Remotely at Home – do I Qualify for Workers’ Comp? 4 Things to do Following a Harmful Injury
There’s no question the COVID-19 Pandemic changed the way we work. In fact, the number of people primarily working remotely from home tripled between 2019 and 2021. With more and more of the workforce joining their team remotely, we are still navigating the “new normal” and how it relates to law. One aspect of the working world that has not drastically changed in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic is workers compensation. W...
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May 25, 2023
Memorial Day Weekend 2023 – Ways to Stay Safe When Navigating the Roads
Memorial Day takes place the last Monday in May every year. Memorial Day is a holiday that remembers and honors the brave people who died servicing America. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by congress in 1971. Memorial Day is also observed by many as the unofficial start of summer. A three-day weekend for some, those off on Memorial day Monday might enjoy spending time with family or friends during the extended break. Some ...
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May 24, 2023
5 Types of Injuries not Covered by Workers’ Compensation – the Surprising List
According to the California Employment Development Department, workers’ compensation is a state-mandated legal remedy that benefits workers who suffer a work-related injury. Workers' compensation protects employees who may be able to receive payment while they are off from work due to an on the job injury. There is also protection for employers, who can avoid dealing with potentially high-priced lawsuits every time a worker is injured on th...
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May 22, 2023
Could Artificial Intelligence Replace a Personal Injury Lawyer? 3 Reasons a Bot Might Struggle with a Case
Artificial intelligence has been a major talking point for the last few months. Many artificial intelligence websites have grown at a rapid pace. OpenAI’s chatbot named ChatGPT was released at the end of 2022, and has already caused an uproar in the world of communication. Artificial image generators have started creating artwork and life-like images with just a few typed words. Artificial intelligence like ChatGPT has been prai...
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May 19, 2023
What if I get in an Accident With a Car From Another State? Tourists, Big Crashes, and 6 Ways to Keep Safe
With sunshine, theme parks, and Hollywood, it’s no wonder the Los Angeles area attracts tourists from around the world. In 2018, there were over 50,000,000 million tourists to the City of Angels. With so many people choosing our city as a vacation destination, it leads to more cars on the road. While a lot of tourists opt for rental cars, some will drive their own vehicle. Whether it’s a long trip from Florida or a drive down th...
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May 15, 2023
Tech Layoffs – Could You Have Been Wrongfully Terminated? 2 Potential Signs
Tech Layoffs have been rampant, with more probably on the way. Tech layoffs have reached historic highs, with more than 200,000 jobs lost since last year. Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and Google have laid off at least a combined 51,000 tech workers during this period. Twitter alone has laid off close to 10,000 workers. The tech layoffs come as a result of companies hiring big during the pandemic. Google and Microsoft increased their workforce b...
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May 11, 2023
Filing a Police Report After a Car Accident – 4 Pieces of Information That Should be Included
A police report can benefit victims following a personal injury. A police report is written at the scene of a car accident by an officer who arrives at the incident. The police can be an objective third party voice to help with details of the accident. A police report usually contains information about a car accident, including: Details about any vehicles involved, ranging from make and model to the damage Statements from bot...
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May 10, 2023
Do I Have to Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company After a Car Accident in Los Angeles? 1 Way They can Fool You
A recorded statement to an insurance company can greatly affect your case. A recorded statement occurs when an insurance adjuster asks a car accident victim questions about the incident. You may be asked a variety of questions in a recorded statement, such as what are your injuries, or how did the accident happen? After your accident, if you don’t contact them first, your insurance should reach out to you about giving them a recorde...
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May 8, 2023
Who is Responsible for an Accident Caused by Road Construction? 3 Possibilities and 5 Tips for Safer Navigation
There’s plenty of construction in the Los Angeles area. Construction is frequent with the rapidly growing Metro Rail System. The D Line extension will cost an estimated 9.5 billion dollars, with a goal of completing the project prior to the 2028 Olympic Games. The line is expected to help Angelenos get from DTLA to Westwood in under 25 minutes. This is in contrast with frequent travel times of over one hour via car on the 110. Althoug...
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