The unfortunate reality is that people get injured in truck accidents every day. If you suffered an accident because of a trucker’s fatigued driving, who do you blame? Is the fatigued truck driver liable? Anyone else? If you suffered an injury in a fatigue-related truck crash, you may have grounds to bring a trucking accident …
You have a loved one in a nursing home facility. You recently noticed some bruises on the family member, and she seems dehydrated. Are these signs of “neglect?” What does neglect in a nursing home case actually even mean? Nursing home neglect is when someone at a nursing home facility (for example, an administrator or …
If police in Colorado detain you on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, you are required to provide the following information if asked: your name your address your ID (if you have it)1 Or if police pull you over for an alleged traffic violation, you are required to provide the following if asked: your driver’s license …
Assume you suffered a serious back injury in a slip-and-fall accident. You filed a personal injury claim to try and receive compensation for your medical expenses and other losses. Should you expect to receive a particular back injury settlement amount? It is difficult to provide an average settlement amount for lower back injury claims. This …
You were recently rear-ended in an auto accident. The facts and issues regarding fault seem relatively straightforward. Can you really settle a car accident claim without a personal injury lawyer? If you are injured in a car crash, you can file a personal injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. It is usually a …
Fleeing the scene of a car accident in Denver without stopping to exchange information or render aid if necessary is a Colorado crime. The punishment for hit and run turns on the extent of the injuries, if any. As long as no one gets seriously hurt, you face only traffic misdemeanor charges. Otherwise, leaving the …
Imagine a loved one suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a car accident. While it is a mild TBI, expenses are piling up and there is a chance of long-term care. Is there a settlement value that you should expect to receive in a TBI or brain injury case? Your brain is a highly …
You were in a car crash and were clearly not at fault. Do you still an attorney? Can’t you just represent yourself? A lack of blame for a car collision may seem like an easy case that would not require help from a car accident lawyer or law firm. But a lawyer can still prove …
Assume for a moment that you were injured in a slip and fall accident. Now it is time to try and recover compensation for your injuries via a personal injury claim/lawsuit. But what is the length of time to reach a fair settlement? It usually take anywhere from a few months to several years to …
A state’s wrongful death laws allow certain parties to sue for damages when someone dies because of another person’s wrongful act (for example, a driver who kills another person in a car accident after violating traffic laws). But who exactly has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit? The law in the state in which …
If you get pulled over for a traffic violation shortly after leaving Colorado, the police might suspect that you are illegally transporting marijuana that you purchased in Colorado. Even if recreational marijuana is legal in the state you get stopped in (such as Arizona or New Mexico), the police can still arrest you for bringing …
You were excited about a used car purchase because of the vehicle’s relatively low mileage. But now the auto is nothing but trouble. Is it possible that someone tampered with the car’s odometer? Yes, it is possible. There are devices available that people can use to alter a digital odometer reading. They can use these …
A wage and hour class action is where one or more workers bring a legal action on behalf of a larger group of workers, alleging that they all suffered the same or similar damages because of the employer’s violation of labor laws. The top six grounds for a wage and hour class action lawsuit are: minimum wage violations, misclassifying …
You were recently arrested for DUI. The police searched your vehicle after taking you into custody and found evidence of a drug crime. Can a prosecutor really use this evidence to support a drug charge? Is it really legal for the police to search my car without a warrant? There are certain situations where law …
Yes. As of January 1, 2015, undocumented immigrants in California can obtain a special “AB 60 license” without a social security number.1 This was the result of California Assembly Bill 60, the “Safe and Responsible Driver Act.” An AB60 license looks the same as a regular driver’s license (DL), but is marked “Federal Limits Apply” in …
Legal Analysis: What is the crime of "oral copulation with a minor"?Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code 288a PC prohibits oral copulation with a minor under the age of 18. Oral copulation is defined as any contact, no matter how slight, between the mouth of one person and the sexual organ or anus of …
Some employees who have paid time off (PTO) are eligible to cash it out. Before going ahead with this option, there are four key things you should consider: not all states make employers offer this option, employers can limit how much PTO you can cash out, your employer’s policy should be in the employee handbook, …
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 …
You were arrested for a crime and heard that it is punishable by custody in county jail. Is jail the same as prison? If not, what’s the difference? State prisons are operated by state governments and usually house inmates for over a year (and sometimes as long as “life”). Jails, by contrast, are typically operated …
Most workplace harassment lawsuits are based upon allegations of quid pro quo harassment or a hostile work environment. The 7 most common grounds for workplace harassment lawsuits are: disability discrimination, racial harassment, sexual harassment, age discrimination, harassment based on national origin, color harassment, and religious discrimination. Some of these can also support a discrimination lawsuit. …
Some car accidents are caused by pedal error. A pedal error is when the driver steps on the accelerator when he or she actually meant to hit the brake pedal. While these accidents are generally low-speed crashes, they can seriously hurt pedestrians or bicyclists. They can also involve storefronts. Drivers who cause them may have …
No. Bicyclists do not have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or e-bike in Nevada. Though the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) strongly recommends that cyclists wear bike helmets to minimize head injuries in the event of a bicycle accident.1 Do I have to wear a bike helmet at night? No. There is …
You were just cited for speeding on a rural California road by a CHP officer. Can this be right? Isn’t the CHP just responsible for overseeing California’s major highways? The California Highway Patrol can generally exercise its law enforcement authority anywhere in the State of California. The CHP has primary patrol jurisdiction over the following: …
Burglary is usually a crime involving moral turpitude, but not always. Crimes of moral turpitude generally involve either dishonesty or base, vile, or depraved conduct that would shock a reasonable person. Convictions can lead to immigration consequences or professional discipline. They can also be used to impeach you if you are a witness in a …
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace that creates a hostile work environment or amounts to a quid pro quo. Sexual harassment is illegal and victims have legal recourse, which includes bringing a lawsuit for damages. If you are experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace, we advise you to consider the …
