Summer is upon us, and families across Southern California will head to water parks for fun and recreation. While these popular summertime destinations are filled with enjoyable rides, some water park attractions can prove extremely dangerous. The water slide and wave pool are favorites among water park attendees of all ages. But, when accidents occur,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…