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Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Comp in California
The statute of limitations for workers’ comp in California is relatively straightforward: one (1) year from the date that the injury occurred. If you do not file a workers’ compensation claim within one year of the date of injury, you may lose your right to file a claim at all. If you were hurt… Read More »
Update: Investigators Release More Information on Metrolink Derailment
On February 24, a Metrolink train derailed and injured dozens of individuals. Read more about the accident here. The train ran into a truck that was parked over the tracks. Federal investigators released more information on the accident as of March 19, 2015. The truck driver was traveling south on South Rice Avenue, approaching… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed on San Gabriel Mountains Roadway
A 20-year-old male pedestrian was killed in the Angeles National Forest just north of San Diams on Friday, March 20, 2015. The collision occurred at Glendora Mountain Road and East Fork Road at about 10 a.m. The man was pronounced dead only forty minutes later. Although the details of this accident are currently unavailable,… Read More »
Amtrak Train Collides with Vehicle in Camarillo
On Sunday, March 1, 2015, an Amtrak Train hit a vehicle in Camarillo. The crash occurred near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and East Fifth Street. There were 85 people on the train at the time, and two people in the vehicle. The vehicle’s driver and passenger were able to exit the vehicle… Read More »
BIKE SAFETY: New Law Helping Raise Awareness
California is getting used to a new bicycle safety law. The new law requires drivers to keep a three feet distance between bikes and their vehicles. Although, Inland police claim there is not yet any decrease in the number of traffic collisions with bicycles. However, bicycle safety advocates remain optimistic. Many bike safety advocates… Read More »
4 Injured in Chain Reaction Anaheim Crash
A flatbed truck rear-ended a Toyota Camry on January 9. That rear-end collision caused at least four other vehicles to crash as well. Unfortunately, two young children were injured in the back of the Toyota Camry as a result of the rear-end accident in addition to two other injured individuals. The University of California… Read More »
California Discrimination and Harassment Law Updates
Anti-harassment and discrimination regulations are important to any business and all individuals. Now, California is extending anti-harassment regulations to include temporary workers and interns. Our lawyers applaud this step by California as a move in the right direction. Not being harassed at work should be a right with greater protections at work. The provisions… Read More »
What Does TRIA Denial Mean for Workers’ Compensation?
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, or TRIA for short, is a federal law that mandates the government to pay worker’s compensation claims based on terrorism. However, our lawyers found this Bill to be in uncertain waters at the end of 2014. TRIA was coming up for renewal, and many were worried that the House… Read More »
The Biggest Problem American Business Is Facing in 2015
U.S. businesses may need to take action to prevent serious labor issues in the near future. Our lawyers recognize a problematic trend of economic inequality is that is rampant in our current business structure. Worker’s strikes are becoming commonplace, and the California Endowment is striving for higher wages. America’s workforce is getting older, and… Read More »
Estate Planning Tips
One easy way to avoid feuds and lawsuits between a surviving spouse and stepchildren is to share your estate plan before you die. It may lead to uncomfortable conversations, but laying the cards on the table is the best way to avoid what could be unhappy surprises for heirs later. Check out this article… Read More »
