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Negotiating medical bills after a settlement is a common practice in personal injury cases. If the treatment was paid for by an insurance company or with a lien, the paying party may have subrogation rights (or the right to be reimbursed out of the settlement proceeds). However, the underlying bills may not be accurate or …
The following table estimates the likely blood alcohol concentration (BAC) after one beer in relation to body weight: Weight (in lbs.) BAC (as a %) 100 0.038 120 0.031 140 0.027 160 0.023 180 0.021 200 0.019 220 0.017 240 0.0161 Blood alcohol content is essentially a measurement of the amount of alcohol in your …
Robbery vs Burglary: What's the Difference?Watch this video on YouTube Robbery and burglary are related but different crimes. Robbery occurs when a person takes someone else’s property by force or fear. Burglary is entering a structure with the intent to steal or to commit another crime inside of the structure. Robbery, then, involves the actual …
You should settle a back injury case for an amount that will cover all of your legal damages. An appropriate amount will depend on how badly you were hurt. Some back injuries are relatively minor and may require less than $50,000. Others are permanently disabling and may require well over $1,000,000 to compensate you fully …
There are 3 ways to check the status of your California driver’s and whether it is valid or suspended: online on the DMV website, in person at a DMV office, and by mailing an INF 1125 form to the DMV headquarters. Each method has a fee. That fee ranges from $2 to $5.1 There are 2 …
Generally speaking, an 18-year-old can date a 16-year-old provided that the relationship is not sexual. But if the relationship becomes sexual, then it could be illegal depending on the state. This is because each state has its own age of consent rules and Romeo and Juliet laws, and both can have an impact on the …
As long as the relationship is not sexual, it is generally not illegal merely to date a minor. If the relationship is sexual or involves any sexual contact, the ages of the parties will matter. So will where they live, as each state has its own age of consent law, its own “Romeo and Juliet” law, …
Concurrent vs Consecutive Sentences: What's the Difference?Watch this video on YouTube A consecutive sentencing plan is where a court imposes two or more terms of custody time and you serve one term immediately following another. By contrast, a concurrent sentencing plan is where you serve all the sentences at the same time, with the prisoner …
If someone is pulling out of a parking spot, they must yield right of way to vehicles driving by and to pedestrians. If they cause a pedestrian accident or a car accident while backing out, they will almost always be responsible and liable. However, there can be exceptions, such as when the oncoming vehicle was …
Legitimate escort companies are generally legal. An escort agency is essentially a business that provides its clients or customers with a companion for a certain fee. People might pay for an escort in order to have a friend or partner at: an entertainment event, a business event, or dinner. Escorts are prohibited from providing clients …
There is no such thing as a “typical” slip and fall settlement because the circumstances surrounding every injury are different. However, many non-fatal slip and falls tend to settle for between $10,000 and $50,000. Fatal accidents frequently settle for over $200,000. The extent of your injuries and your share of fault will drive the settlement …
Alcohol can remain on your breath for up to 12 to 24 hours after consuming your last drink.1 Keep in mind, however, that everyone’s body is different, and the absorption of alcohol and its detection will vary by body type. Note that alcohol on your breath, on its own, does not necessarily mean that you …
Most jurisdictions say that you commit the crime of criminal mischief if you intentionally damage the property of another person or entity (for example, a business or city). The offense is sometimes referred to as “vandalism” or “malicious mischief.” Examples of criminal mischief include: defacing library books, tampering with the brakes of someone’s car, and …
Assault vs. Battery – "What's the difference?"Watch this video on YouTube Assault and battery are related but distinct crimes. An assault is when a person commits an act that puts a victim in reasonable apprehension of harmful or offensive contact. Battery, on the other hand, is when someone commits an act that actually inflicts harmful …
Police generally start investigating a California hit and run case by visiting the scene of the accident, interviewing the victim and gathering evidence. Law enforcement then go to identify the driver who fled the scene, usually by: piecing together the evidence they gathered, viewing surveillance camera footage (if available), brining the case into the news, …
Insurance companies generally have around 1 month to investigate a claim. The exact time period depends on the state. The length of the investigation can also vary based on the complexity of the case, the amount of the losses, and the difficulty in obtaining evidence. Many states allow insurers, including car insurance companies, to request …
In most states, workers’ compensation begins to pay the costs of the injured worker’s medical care immediately after the workplace injury. However, disability payments may only begin once the workers’ compensation claim has been approved. The timeframe for claims to be approved or denied depends on the state. It is usually around 21 days. When …
The term “aiding” and the term “abetting” are similar legal concepts. But each has a slightly different meaning. Aiding a crime means helping someone else commit a crime. Abetting means to encourage or incite a criminal act. Although to abet does not necessarily mean that you help or facilitate its execution. Both aiding and abetting …
The top 5 things to not say to an insurance adjuster are admitting fault, saying that you are not hurt, describing your injuries, speculating about what happened, or saying anything on the record. Doing any of these things after an auto accident can undermine a subsequent insurance claim. Admitting fault or downplaying your injuries will …
In general, federal law and the laws of most states prohibit gun ownership if you were convicted of a felony offense. Felons are also typically prohibited from: purchasing, receiving, or having possession, custody, or control of a firearm. You typically commit another crime if you do possess or own a gun with a felony conviction. …
Under California Health and Safety Code 11350a HS, a prosecutor can charge you with possession of a controlled substance if you possess certain prescription drugs without a lawful prescription. A valid prescription, however, would be an effective defense to these charges. Possession of a controlled substance is typically a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to …
Nine common types of slip and fall accidents are those caused by: hazardous walking surfaces, weather, stray electrical cords, broken or damaged handrails, poor lighting, cluttered walking areas, bad footwear, poor workplace training, and nursing home neglect. In many of these cases, you can recover compensation under premises liability law. 1. Hazardous walking surfaces Hazardous …
A “protected class” refers to a group of people who share similar characteristics and are legally protected from being harassed or discriminated against because of those characteristics. The term often arises in employment discrimination cases where an employer unfairly treats an employee on the basis of, for example, his/her age, color or religion. The 17 …
Courts have considered the following factors as criteria for whether there exists a hostile working environment: Whether the victim belongs to a protected class Whether the conduct happened in the workplace Whether the behavior was physical or just verbal Whether there was physical contact The frequency of the behavior How severe or offensive the conduct …
Discrimination in the workplace can be proven with direct or circumstantial evidence. In class action lawsuits, it can also be proven with evidence that the discrimination is a common practice. Circumstantial evidence is the most common technique, though. Most states use a burden-shifting approach. The employer can rebut a prima facie case with a non-discriminatory …