Stairways in apartment buildings and businesses provide access to different floors. They are much more cost-effective than elevators or escalators. However, they are one of the most dangerous spaces in any multi-story building. People can easily lose their balance or...
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Partly at fault in a crash? Steps to protect your rights
California uses a pure comparative fault system, which means you can still recover damages even if you’re partly responsible. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. The more you’re to blame for the crash, the less you can recover....
Can employers refuse to pay contractual bonuses?
Employment contracts generally identify the base wages that workers should receive. They also typically define the benefits package provided by the company. Any supplements to base pay are also important inclusions in a contract. The employer might offer bonuses in...
How pain and suffering are accounted for in serious injury cases
When you suffer an injury because of someone else’s negligence, the bills can pile up fast. At the same time, the trauma creates pain beyond the tangible financial cost. California recognizes this and allows compensation that addresses the human cost of your injury....
Age plays a large role in the financial impact of spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury is going to have a major financial impact on your life. The exact cost certainly differs from patient to patient, depending on the type of injury, the medical care they need and many other factors. However, the Christopher and Dana Reeve...
How common is wage theft?
Employment lawsuits allow professionals to hold organizations accountable for violations of their rights. Those who have experienced harassment or discrimination on the job might file lawsuits. Wage and hour lawsuits help professionals get the compensation they...
Can religious discrimination affect atheist and agnostic workers?
Religious discrimination often relates to religious observances. Workers who wear religious iconography or clothing to work could face mistreatment from coworkers or supervisors. Requests for accommodations for religious observances can also lead to discrimination in...
3 ways serious car crash injuries can reduce earning potential
Motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian crashes and other types of wrecks have the potential to cause major injuries. Collisions are among the leading causes of many of the worst injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations. People adjusting...
Excessive speeds are more likely to cause catastrophic crashes
Speeding continues to be one of the leading causes of fatal traffic collisions. It’s not just the number of speeding drivers that’s a problem – it’s the speeds they’re reaching. Law enforcement officers throughout the country have clocked drivers and motorcyclists at...
What makes a degloving injury potentially catastrophic?
Motor vehicle collisions can cause a variety of different, debilitating injuries. For example, broken bones and even spinal cord injuries are common due to the intense force of a collision. People can also sustain less common but equally devastating injuries. Many...
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