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Police uncertain of cause of fatal motorcycle accident in Rosemead
Accident reconstruction is often a crucial part of determining which driver’s mistake caused the crash. Sadly, when one of the drivers is killed in the accident, determining fault can be particularly challenging because that driver is no longer able to provide his or her account of how the collision occurred. Grieving families looking for answers…
Read MoreLawsuit claims California church elders knew about but didn’t report abuse
Often there are warning signs that sexual abuse of a child has occurred or could occur. In many cases, perpetrators exhibit red flags that someone notices. If a person reports signs of sexual abuse or possible sexual abuse, then employers and other people in a position of authority have an obligation to follow up on…
Read MoreHow is bullying defined?
Under California state law, the Department of Education is required to create policies that school districts can adopt to develop safety plans and prevent and stop bullying. However, despite the requirements, California still has a poor record of handling bullying in schools. To protect children from physical and psychological harm, it is important that parents,…
Read MoreGuru rape lawsuits seek civil damages for alleged sexual assaults
Stories abound in the media about six civil suits alleging rape, sexual assault and economic harm filed against California-based celebrity yoga guru Bikram Choudhury by former students. The allegations describe a pattern that is common in rape and sexual assault cases: the ability of someone with power – mental, spiritual, physical or economic – over…
Read MoreYoung boy with cerebral palsy takes doctor to court for birth injury
A young boy and his family are taking their obstetrician to court. The seven year-old boy suffers from cerebral palsy, a disorder that impacts brain function and body movement. The victim’s family alleges the disorder developed due to a lack of oxygen during delivery and that the disorder could have been avoided but for the…
Read MoreIs a property owner liable for injury to a child who was technically trespassing?
In most cases, for a person to have grounds to file a premises liability lawsuit in California, the person must have been lawfully on the property when the injury occurred. A customer in a store, an invited guest in a residence, a worker hired to work in a building, a visitor at a place such…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Files Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Termination Against Abercrombie & Fitch
Lawsuit states that pregnancy and age played vital role in termination. LOS ANGELES, CA – Taylor & Ring,a Los Angeles- based trial law firm, filed a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc. on behalf of a 31-year-old woman alleging wrongful termination, discrimination based on pregnancy and age and retaliation. Plaintiff Stephanie Charles worked her…
Read MoreDespite devastating consequences, cell phone use while driving an ongoing problem in California
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day in the United States, distracted driving is a factor in more than 1,153 crash-related injuries and more than nine deaths. The CDC also defines three types of distracted driving — visual, manual and cognitive — and using a handheld cell phone while driving falls…
Read MoreAccident reconstruction often crucial to successful injury claims
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, then you are likely not in the best position, in terms of your health, to investigate the crash, gather evidence and make an injury claim all on your own. Your first concern should be your health, and dealing with the tactics of insurance companies will…
Read MoreMulti-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway takes motorcyclist’s life
Despite public perception to the contrary, motorcyclists are often more safety conscious than drivers of cars and trucks — and for good reason. Even when a motorcycle rider takes proper safety precautions and follows the rules of the road, the risk of serious injury is high in the event of a collision. Consider a recent…
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