Someone in America is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. Sexual assault is any kind of non-mutual sexual activity, from subtle to violent. This can include rape, sexual threats and intimidation, incest, sexual assault by partners, child sexual abuse, sexual trafficking, sexual harassment, street harassment and other forms of unwelcome, coerced or non-consensual activity [CALCASA]. Assault…
Earlier this month, a woman was killed and at least one person was injured when a truck rear-ended a car, pushing it into a city bus. According to witnesses, the woman was stopped at a red light and the truck came up behind her but failed to stop, pushing her car into the intersection, where…
On November 14, two anonymous plaintiffs filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber in the Northern District of California. The suit, filed on behalf of all women who have suffered sexual assault at the hands of Uber drivers, alleges the company’s lax driver screening endangers women on a daily basis. According to the lawsuit, “Since Uber…
Amusement park enthusiasts are always looking for more and more excitement, and parks are happy to oblige. Every year another park has a new ride promising more thrills, more height, more drops, more scares, and more adventure than the last. They call these rides “thrill rides,” and for good reason—these rides give a sense of…
In the wake of a flood of allegations against current and former lawmakers in the California state Senate, sexual harassment complaints will now go to an outside legal team, instead of being handled internally. This means that senators can no longer review grievances against themselves or their co-workers, and all investigations will go outside the…
At one point, self-driving cars seemed like something out of a futuristic movie. But it is time to put on your seat belt, because the future is here. Self-driving cars hold much promise in reducing accidents and traffic fatalities—autonomous cars do not drive under the influence, recklessly, or get distracted. They can help keep drunk…
California state Senator Connie Leyva is trying to put an end to secret sexual assault and harassment settlements. Currently, if a lawsuit is settled out of court, the terms can include signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that effectively silences the victim from ever discussing the case. Senator Leyva wants to put an end to this…
Often, it is not clear how an accident happened. Since the accident victim has the burden to prove someone is liable, an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer will occasionally use traffic reconstruction professionals to help analyze how the accident occurred, and who should be held responsible. Accident reconstruction advice may be needed if local…
Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals hold a position of trust with their patients. Patients who need medical help are already in distress. Patients have the right to expect that all medical professionals will treat them with the highest degree of respect, and that they will not do or say anything to take sexual advantage…
Personal injury victims who suffer burns, scarring, or disfigurement often need reconstructive surgery so they can look and feel better. Some reconstructive surgeries are functional – they’re needed to allow the victim to eat, see, feel, walk and perform everyday daily tasks. Other reconstructive surgeries are cosmetic. They’re needed so the victim can feel better…