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January 23, 2025
Can I File a Suit for an Injury on a Peloton? 1 Big Piece of Evidence You Must Have
Peloton exercise equipment has become a staple for many looking to workout at home. Peloton offers on-demand fitness classes in addition to live streams. Equipment owners pay a subscription fee for access. Equipment from the company includes a bike, treadmill, and even a row machine. The popularity of Peloton grew exponentially at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when many gyms were closed due to lockdown restrictions. Studies reveal a...
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January 16, 2025
What is Premises Liability? 4 Big Ways Negligence Can Take it’s Toll on Your Claim
Premises liability involves personal injury cases that occur on someone else’s property. Similar to other personal injury claims, premises liability is based on negligence. According to the American Bar Association, negligence liability “stems from careless or thoughtless conduct or a failure to act” how a “reasonable person would have acted”. Negligent conduct occurs when a person “falls below a legally recognized standard o...
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January 9, 2025
California Fire Damage and Injury Lawyers
Fighting for Victims of the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and Sunset Fires Wildfires and urban fires like the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, and Sunset Fire have caused untold devastation across California. These disasters destroy homes, displace families, and result in life-altering injuries. If you or your loved ones have suffered injuries or property damage caused by these fires, C&B Law Group LLP is here to help. Your Advocate for ...
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January 2, 2025
Personal Injury Case Timeline in California
The Timeline of a Personal Injury Case in California: A Month-by-Month Breakdown Navigating a personal injury case can feel like a long journey, but each stage has a purpose. Here’s a breakdown of the process with estimated timeframes, so you’ll know what to expect each step of the way. Stage 1: Initial Investigation (1-3 Months) After the incident, your attorney will begin a thorough investigation. This stage involves gathering all a...
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December 12, 2024
What if I Get in an Accident While Delivering Food for DoorDash or Uber Eats? How the Gig Economy Will Protect You in 2025.
In the gig economy, delivering food has become one of the most popular services for workers. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, apps for delivering food grew exponentially. In 2021, DoorDash contributed $68.9 billion dollars to the United States Gross Domestic Product. Between different apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats, delivering food from some of the most popular restaurants has never been easier. From Tsukemen Dipping Noodles at Silverlake...
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December 3, 2024
Most Common Personal Injury Claims – 5 Different Ways You May Suffer a Personal Injury
Studies show that personal injury claims have drastically increased within the last few years. According to the American Bar Association, personal injury law is “designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else's act or failure to act”. Personal injury claims can come in a variety of ways, especially in a big city such as Los Angeles. With a population of 3.8 million people, LA is home to con...
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November 19, 2024
What are 4 Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Los Angeles? From Speeding to Wrong Way Accidents, How You Can Keep Safety
Pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles that resulted in fatalities or injuries are the highest in the state. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 51 percent of all pedestrian accidents that resulted in death occur between the hours of 6PM and Midnight. 31 percent happened on Friday or Saturday, and the deadliest month is November. Over the last five years, pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles accounted for an average...
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November 7, 2024
Accidents at Yield Signs – 3 Tips for Preventing Injuries
While used for traffic control, a yield sign can still lead to confusion and car accidents. A yield sign serves the function to let drivers know they need to slow down and allow the right of way for any vehicles approaching from another direction. A yield sign is different from a stop sign, since drivers approaching a yield sign are not required to make a complete stop. They can proceed to the road with caution. Yield signs can help tra...
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October 16, 2024
3 Work Zone Areas with a High Number of Fatalities – 8 Tips for you to Stay Safe
A work zone is a designated working area for “construction, maintenance, or utility-work activities”, according to the US Federal Highway Administration. A work zone is usually “marked by signs, channeling devices, barriers, pavement markings, and/or work vehicles”. After a 20 year low in 2010, work zone deaths have increased 62 percent in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) most recent report. According to the NSC, there are ...
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October 10, 2024
5 Exceptions to the Workers’ Compensation Exclusive Remedy Rule – 1 May Surprise You
Workers’ compensation is designed to be the exclusive remedy for employees with work-related injuries and disabilities. Exclusive remedy essentially makes workers’ comp the main form of compensation for injured workers. It’s also designed to prevent injured workers from seeking other methods of compensation, such as a lawsuit for a personal injury. With that said, there are some exceptions to the workers’ compensation exclusive remed...
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