Recent Blog Posts
Sharing the Road with Motorcyclists in California
Another motorcycle tragedy occurred on Route 74 – the Ortega Highway – when a 24 year old Inland Empire resident was speeding around a curve and ended up in the wrong lane. Although California’s traffic safety record is improving, motorcycle fatalities in 2011 increased 15 percent over the previous year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP)… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents and Legal Responsibility
In October, Mary Paula Avalos, a 51 year old woman from San Bernardino, was left in critical condition when a car hit as she crossed the street. Pedestrian accidents are on a rise in California. In 2011, seven pedestrians just in San Bernardino were involved in fatal accidents. Walking should be a healthful activity…. Read More »
Construction Workplace Safety
Last October a construction worker using a jackhammer was hospitalized in Phelan after falling 100 feet down a cliff. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that falls are the most common construction site accident. Construction’s Fatal Four were responsible for more than half construction worker fatalities in 2012. The Fatal Four are: Falls (36%)… Read More »
Does Every Will Go Through Probate Court in California?
If you are the executor of a will or if you are currently writing your will, you may wonder about probate court. Probate is the legal process used to distribute the contents of a will and protect the decedent’s assets. In many cases, the family of the deceased must go to court to effectively… Read More »
Can Undocumented Workers Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
In California, illegal aliens, including all undocumented workers, are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits by law. This is especially important because illegal immigrants are much more likely to sustain a job-related injury because they often work in risky and strenuous fields, such as construction, landscaping and farming. Rancho Cucamonga workers’ compensation attorneys often… Read More »
