LGBT Sexual Abuse Statistics Fall Short of Actual Incident Rates

By Taylor & Ring | May 23, 2017

Throughout the last 20 years, the justice system has made great strides in the area of sexual assault. Rape shield laws, increased penalties, and wrap-around services have all led to improved reporting of these horrific incidents. Yet, there is still a long way to go before all victims of sexual violence feel comfortable enough to…

Eight Ways Your Own Office Can Injure You

By Taylor & Ring | May 19, 2017

Every day, people across Southern California go to work and complete their employment duties. Most do not realize the dangers that await them inside the offices where they spend so much of their time each day. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, California experienced 385 workplace injuries in 2013. These injuries resulted from numerous…

Passengers’ Rights in a California Rideshare Accident

By Taylor & Ring | May 16, 2017

Rideshare companies have exploded on the scene in California, and are an especially large part of the transportation landscape in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and in the Uber and Lyft corporations’ home city of San Francisco. In Los Angeles alone, 8.4 million UberX and Lyft customers hailed rides in 2012. With so many…

Are Athletic Organizations Required to Report Sexual Abuse?

By Taylor & Ring | May 11, 2017

On March 3, 2017, several U.S. senators proudly introduced legislation detailing requirements of amateur athletic organizations to report any suspicion or evidence of sexual abuse to local and/or federal authorities. This bill, called the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017, is expressly a response to recent allegations of sexual abuse on the…

Know Your Options: Car Accidents Without Insurance

By Taylor & Ring | May 9, 2017

California ranks 13th in the United States for uninsured motorists, with a 14.7 percent rate of drivers without insurance. Unfortunately, many of these drivers are involved in collisions each year, whether they are at fault or not. In California, all insured drivers are urged to carry uninsured motorist coverage. If you are in an accident…

Minors and Cyber Bullying: Understanding Your Rights

By Taylor & Ring | May 4, 2017

California takes very seriously the epidemic of cyber bullying – that is, threatening, harassing, or deliberately frightening another person online. In fact, cyber bullying can be a crime in the state. Each and every school in the state is required at this time to advance policies for interpersonal relationships surrounding cyber bullying, as well as…

In a Motorcycle Accident Claim, Evidence is Critical

By Taylor & Ring | May 2, 2017

Motorcycle accidents are among the most sinister of vehicular collisions and, oftentimes, motorists are horribly injured. Enduring the trauma and fallout from one of these crashes can result in lost wages and impaired earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, and a host of other ills. If you are planning on filing a personal injury…

What You Need to Know: Sexual Abuse and the California Clergy

By Taylor & Ring | April 25, 2017

Sexual abuse and sexual assault in the clergy has been an ongoing problem for well over a century in the United States. Most notably found in the Catholic Church, no religious organization is exempt from sexual abuse controversies. California alone has been the subject of several scandals involving clergy sexual abuse. Although there has been…

Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse: A Master List

By Taylor & Ring | April 20, 2017

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which means you will see lots of teal ribbons adorning backpacks, clothing, and other spaces. This month is intended to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual assault as well as to acknowledge and support the resiliency of assault survivors. Victims of sexual assault and abuse have to grapple…

These Sorin 3T Heater-Coolers Pose a Serious Risk

By Taylor & Ring | April 18, 2017

Lawyers are the first to tell you that you don’t always need to go to trial; for every valid claim that makes it to trial, there are dozens that never see the light of day. Just as there are provisions, edicts, and even laws that prevent frivolous lawsuits from going to trial, there are provisions…

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