Unfortunately, despite thousands of documented injuries and fatalities, many people still text while they drive. In California, this is most certainly the rule rather than the exception. It is all too common to see someone flying down the highway, all the while glancing down at his or her phone, attempting to type a new message. […]
How Good Employees Benefit a Business As the nation celebrates Administrative Professionals Day on April 22, 2015, it is important to remember that having committed and caring employees creates a good work environment. This, in turn, allows your business to run smoothly and more profitably. As the saying goes, “a successful business starts with good […]
In 2008, The California Supreme Court held that the current California statutes limiting marriage to only opposite-sex couples was a violation of the state constitutional rights of same-sex couples. They determined that they may not be used to preclude any same-sex couples from marrying. California is now one of 13 states that recognize same-sex marriage. […]
After being involved in an accident where you were injured, it is imperative that you take the proper steps in reporting your accident and claims. When you are at the scene of the accident, start by seeking and needed medical help. If you are able to, talk with the police officer who is investigating it. […]
One of the most common phrases uttered by personal injury clients after an accident is “I am not the type of person to sue, but…” This is because most personal injury clients have never been injured in an accident before, nor do they know much about the personal injury claims process. After an accident, few […]
In the past few months, the United States railroad system has experienced an unprecedented number of deadly and devastating train accidents; from the fatal Metro-North Railroad accident in New York that claimed the lives of six individuals to the most recent Metro-Link collision in Oxnard that left an engineer dead and 29 others injured; or […]
After a tumultuous month, discount hardwood floor retailer Lumber Liquidators has agreed to cooperate with a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) investigation into the safety of their Chinese laminate products. The investigation comes after a month of speculation following a CBS 60 Minutes report that claimed the company was supplying hardwood flooring from China […]
California State Senator Carol Liu recently introduced a bill that would make it illegal for adult bicyclists to ride without a helmet. If the SB-192 bill passes, law enforcement officers will be able to issue tickets for up to $25 to riders not wearing proper head protection. The bill would also require bicyclists to wear […]
John Demas, Sacramento personal injury attorney, is set to moderate and speak at The Donald L. Galine Annual Tahoe Ski Seminar from March 20-21, 2015. This special seminar is held annually at Harveys Lake Tahoe and is co-sponsored by the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). The seminar will […]
When you have been involved in an accident, it is important to get medical help right away. Once you have been treated at a hospital and return home, you must continue to treat your injuries by seeing a physician. While it may seem daunting to see a physician after going to the hospital, it is […]
