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May
California Is the Number 1 State for Dog Bite Injuries
Many people here in the Golden State are dog lovers, and with so many dog-friendly buildings and parks dotting the Bay Area alone, it may seem like a paradise for pet owners. However, it's important to be careful before petting that cute puppy at the local park: California ...
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07
May
3 Surprising Examples of Age Discrimination
Whether it's a boss making snide age-related comments during a meeting or a recruiter selectively choosing younger people for interviews, age discrimination is a real - and extremely harmful – form of workplace bias. Spurred by the rise of technology, young peop...
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07
May
Understanding Misclassification: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Under the California Labor Code, all employees are required to receive overtime pay when they earn it, as well as proper meal and rest breaks, and a baseline minimum wage for their work. This is true even if you work part-time, although part-time employees will typically receive ...
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07
May
Sexual Harassment Claims Rise in Wake of #MeToo
For decades, both men and women who experienced sexual harassment were reluctant to come forward and report their experiences through the proper channels. Now, however, the #MeToo movement has given victims a crucial confidence boost in reporting instances of inappropriate behavi...
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07
May
Can My Employer Retaliate Against Me for Making a Claim?
Employer retaliation is the most common issue reported to the EEOC, with over 44% of all complainants alleging that they experienced some form of retaliation. Whether you're citing sexual harassment or racial discrimination, your employer is forbidden to retaliate against y...
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07
May
Do You Really Need to See a Doctor After a Mild Accident?
Accidents of all sorts happen all the time. Drivers collide at low speeds in parking lots, people slip on wet floors in grocery stores, and so forth. Thankfully, most of these accidents are not serious and no medical attention is needed. But how do you know for certain that no med...
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07
May
What Are the Most Common Wage and Hour Violations?
Although most modern workers are employed at-will and can be fired for any reason, employees still maintain certain rights under federal law - and here in California, the wage and labor protections are stronger than almost any other state in the nation. That means that if y...
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07
May
I Was Hurt Riding a Bus - Who Can I Sue?
A crucial component of any personal injury claim is pinpointing liability so a claim can be brought against the correct party. Determining liability is not always simple, though. In many types of accidents, it can be unclear who is liable for your injuries, or there may be multip...
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07
May
Is Lane Splitting Legal for California Motorcyclists?
Most California motorists are well-acquainted with the practice of lane splitting, where a motorcyclist drives on the lines between rows of stopped or slow-moving cars. Although lane splitting was still a relatively common sight here prior to its legalization in 2017, it's ...
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07
May
How Likely is Recovery Following a Traumatic Brain Injury?
In general, the likelihood of a TBI recovery depends on:Your age: While brain injuries have difficulty healing at any age, the difficulty is far more pronounced for elders. People over the age of 60 generally have the lowest chance of recovering fully or substantially from a TBI...
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07
May
Spring Break Injuries: Holding Hotels, Bars & More Liable
College and university students nationwide look for fun adventures of all sorts when spring break arrives. Whether your spring break was scheduled in the middle of March or is only just beginning, please remember to stay safe during your fun. Serious accidents can and do occur ea...
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07
May
Can Medical Malpractice Mean Not Taking Action?
An act of medical malpractice is generally just that: an act or action. You have probably heard stories of surgeons operating on the wrong person or body part, or a pharmacist giving the wrong medication to a patient. Such mistakes are obvious enough to be called out, but medical...
View MoreCategories: Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse