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Understanding What Makes a Will Valid to Probate in the State of California
The legal term that is used when presenting a will to court is probate. The probate process will put the will through specific steps, as it is used to ensure that all the testator’s outstanding debts are completely satisfied before any assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. When a will is probated, any assets… Read More »
How to Determine if You Have a Valid Wrongful Death Claim
Although a majority of personal injury claims will involve pain and suffering, the loss sustained in a wrongful death is understandably unbearable for any family. If you have lost a loved one as a result of another’s wrongdoing or negligent actions, there may be an opportunity to recover monetary compensation. Here, we will discuss… Read More »
What You Should Know About Pursuing a Bicycle Accident Claim in California
Bicycle enthusiasts face a very unique risk in comparison to other types of vehicles on the road. Even with proper lighting, most cyclists are nearly invisible to automobile drivers. Although the State of California and local municipalities have put significant effort in making cyclists feel safe when on the road, the truth is that… Read More »
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident? Here’s What You Should Know
Individuals who ride motorcycles face the possibility of greater bodily injury than drivers who use regular passenger automobiles. While fender benders between two cars rarely results in grave injury, the same cannot be said about motorcycle-involved accidents. When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, even the slightest impact can lead to serious injuries… Read More »
Initial Steps of the Probate Process in California
Probate is a court-supervised process that serves to authenticate a deceased person’s last will and testament, or distribution of assets when no will was created. The process will include attempting to locate and determine the value of the deceased person’s assets, making final payments on taxes and bills, as well as making appropriate distributions… Read More »
Get the Compensation You Deserve Following an Auto Accident
Immediately after being involved in an auto accident, your mind can be filled with concerns involving the severity of your injuries and the extent of property damage your vehicle sustained. Any concerns related to the accident, however, can continue to expand long after the accident occurred. When you are involved in an auto accident,… Read More »
After Suffering a Construction Accident, Fight For Your Right to a Fair Settlement
Every year, hundreds of workers are severely injured as a result of construction-related accidents. Unfortunately, construction workers are routinely exposed to hazardous work environments where accidents can occur at any moment. Under California law, construction companies are obligated to carry workers’ compensation insurance for employees that are injured while on the job. While workers’… Read More »
California Workers’ Compensation Claims: How Death Benefits Work
When a person loses his or her life as a result of a workplace injury, there are benefits available to the survivors of the deceased worker. For the most part, death benefits will be provided contingent on amount of financial assistance the deceased offered the claimant and the degree of their relationship. In California,… Read More »
What You Should Know About a California Bicycle vs. Auto Accident
If you are one of the estimated 50 million Americans who use a bicycle regularly, you are likely aware that southern California has an abundance of great places to enjoy a ride. With plenty of bicycle lanes and a heightened public awareness of sharing the road with cyclists, cycling in California offers many perks…. Read More »
Assembly Bill 5 Can Change a Truck Driver’s Independent Contractor Status – Learn How This Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
As of September 18, 2019 Governor Newsome signed Assembly Bill 5 into law, which is said to help reduce worker misclassification throughout the state. According to supporters of the new law, some of the benefits include: Facilitates workers ability to form a union, Employees formerly kept off payroll will now have the opportunity to… Read More »
