In the United States, almost everyone drives. They drive to school, they drive to the store, they drive to work. Many people spend hours every week just commuting back and forth between home and the office. By the same token, a lot of people are nervous about other...
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Under new law, withholding wages may be charged as grand theft
There are a number of ways in which employers can engage in wage and hour violations. Sometimes, it’s a matter of poor accounting practices or ignorance of the law. However, intentional wage theft is illegal. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2022, a new California law increases...
3 ways a spinal cord injury will affect your household’s finances
Spinal cord injuries typically produce lifelong symptoms. It is easy for people to become so fixated on the medical consequences of a spinal cord injury that they don't stop to think about the financial impact it will have. Whether you were in a car crash or fell at...
Understanding traumatic brain injuries caused by car accidents
A sudden jolt or trauma to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). When that happens, the brain crashes back and forth in the skull, causing bruising, tearing, or bleeding of nerve fibers. The resulting injuries can range from mild concussions to permanent...
4 reasons why driving in fall can be more dangerous
Drivers in California face numerous hazards all year round. However, certain dangers are more pronounced depending on the season. Fall presents a series of unique challenges to drivers. Recognizing some of the potential fall driving hazards could assist in preventing...
Can you start a civil suit after criminal charges?
When someone is arrested and goes to criminal court, the court considers their legal standing and potentially hands out a punishment, such as time behind bars. This can often give the families of the victim a sense of justice. What it doesn’t give them is...
California laws protect you against workplace retaliation
Retaliation occurs when your employer or superior takes adverse action against you for engaging in a protected activity. Such activities include actions like: Reporting violations of laws such as fraud Cooperating with an investigation about unlawful employer conduct...
Same-level falls can cause serious spinal cord injuries
Most people don’t associate falls with spinal cord injuries. However, falls are the second most common cause of these injuries. (Vehicle crashes are the most common.) According to research published in 2016, same-level falls (such as slipping or tripping and falling...
Common types of catastrophic injury
The term “catastrophic injury” is used frequently to describe the most debilitating injuries that result from accidents. Often, these are classified as severe brain injuries as well as damages to the spinal cord. However, the term may also be used for any type of...
2 times disability discrimination could stall your career
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expanded the opportunities available to those with disabling medical conditions. The law applies to everyone from landlords to retail stores, as well as employers working with those who have medical disabilities. Employers...