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While a doctor cannot revoke your driver’s license on their own, their report of a medical condition can set the revocation process in motion. Doctors are may be legally required to report certain medical conditions to their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This can trigger a DMV hearing that can lead to a license …
Lawsuits against landlords or apartment buildings for injuries on the rental property are common personal injury claims. They can be filed against: Landlords, Corporate landlords, Building owners, or Property management companies. These personal injury lawsuits seek compensation for the injuries suffered by you. They can be filed if you have been hurt by a dangerous …
What is "Corporal Injury"? — 3 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube In criminal law, the term corporal injury refers to any physical injury that causes a traumatic condition. This typically means a visible or verifiable injury, whether slight or severe. The existence of a corporal injury can be an element of a violent crime such …
The Nevada divorce process with minor children can be very difficult and take a long amount of time if you and your spouse disagree on child custody and child support matters. If you and your family law attorney cannot hammer out a settlement agreement and decide to go to court, the district court judge will …
In some cases, yes. We all know that drugs and alcohol can cause serious problems for employers. It can cause a drop in productivity, an increase in absenteeism, and an increase in worker’s compensation and medical claims. Legal Drug Use With alcohol, an employee in California cannot be fired for using alcohol on their own …
You recently suffered a second-degree burn after a restaurant employee spilled some hot liquids on you. You experienced a good deal of pain and some scarring. Is there an average amount that you should settle your personal injury case for? It is quite difficult to provide an average settlement value in burn injury cases. This …
Between fines, court costs, DUI school, DMV fees, increased car insurance premiums, and attorney fees (if you hire a private attorney), a DUI in California can run you from $8000.00 to $25,000.00 out of pocket. But if you successfully fight the charge and avoid a conviction, the net cost will likely be much lower. In …
Yes, spitting on someone can be a criminal offense. It may not seem like a battery in the sense of punching or kicking someone, but If you express your anger, frustration, or disgust with another person in California by spitting in their face (or anywhere on their person), that is precisely the criminal charge you …
You unfortunately suffered facial injuries and scarring in a recent car accident. Now, you are trying to heal and find compensation for your losses, like medical expenses. Is there something accident victims should know to help with the situation? Yes. There are four important pieces of information that car accident victims with facial scars should …
Probation Revocations — 3 DefensesWatch this video on YouTube A probation revocation occurs when a defendant is on probation for a criminal matter and he or she violates a term or condition of the probationary sentence. The probationer may then have to serve the balance of the sentence in jail, rather than on community supervision. …
Can I Still Get a Job With a Misdemeanor On My Record?Watch this video on YouTube You can generally still get a job with a misdemeanor conviction on your record. But some offenses may make it more difficult or unfeasible to land a specific type of job. For example: a misdemeanor involving theft, fraud, or …
1. Consult with your own divorce attorney Even if you do not end up hiring an attorney, you are strongly advised to at least consult with a divorce attorney to discuss your rights and how to safeguard them. The divorce process is emotionally depleting. You may be tempted to give in to your ex’s demands …
You were injured in a car accident and want to file a personal injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. However, the at-fault party does not have auto insurance. Is there anything you can do to help receive compensation for things like medical bills? You usually have about six options when an at-fault driver …
A loved one recently suffered a personal injury from a defective product. You are seeing more and more similar cases in the news. Can your loved one initiate a class action lawsuit? Or do you need a large group of people to bring one? The law does not really say that there has to be …
Your employer recently started denying you meal breaks. It turns out that many other employees are being denied meals and even minimum wages. Can you initiate a class action lawsuit on behalf of yourself and your colleagues? Likely, yes. There are five important steps in bringing and resolving a class action suit. These are: filing …
Salaried employees are only entitled to holiday pay if their employer promises it in the employment contract. There are no state or federal laws that mandate holiday pay. However, if your employer promises it, then you have a contractual right to it. If your employer made such a promise but is not fulfilling it, you …
Yes. Under Nevada state law, “community property” refers to all the assets and debts that a couple acquires during marriage. In the event of a divorce or legal separation, this community property (and community debts) are divided 50/50 unless the couple contracts otherwise. Note that any separate property each spouse brings into the marriage remains …
With only rare exceptions, holiday pay is not legally mandatory. Premium pay for work performed on recognized holidays is only legally required for certain federal employees and in Rhode Island. There are no other state or federal laws that require it for salaried or hourly workers. However, many employers provide it in their employment contracts. …
You were involved in a motor vehicle accident where you suffered a torn rotator cuff and a bicep tear. You are in pain and may need shoulder surgery. Is there an average settlement amount in these types of cases? It is difficult to provide an exact average settlement value for rotator cuff and bicep injury …
What Are Brady Violations? 7 ExamplesWatch this video on YouTube 7 common examples of a Brady violation in criminal trials are when a prosecutor fails to disclose to a criminal defendant (or a defense attorney): evidence of a record or report that might suggest the defendant did not commit a crime (such as a law …
You were injured in a car accident and your attorney is preparing a demand letter to send to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. You do not want to speak with the insurance adjuster at all. Should you tell the insurance company that you have an attorney? Your lawyer will usually do this for you in …
You slipped and fell in a Walmart store and are now injured and in pain. Walmart is a retail giant. Can you really sue the company and be successful? It’s possible, yes. You can start by submitting a demand letter for compensation Claims Management, Inc. This is a company that Walmart created to handle all of …
Your loved one hurt her knee after slipping on a pool of liquid at a grocery store. Her personal injury attorney sent the store’s insurance company a demand letter. Is there an average settlement amount that she can expect? The facts of every knee injury case will differ. As such, knee injury settlement amounts will …
No, California is not a “right to work” state. “Right to work” states have laws that make it unlawful to require employees to join a union or pay union dues. Attempts to make California a “right to work” state have failed. Private California employers may require you to join a union in order to get …
Colorado has three statutes that make driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs a felony crime. These three felony DUI offenses are: CRS 42-4-1301 – Fourth-time DUI CRS 18-3-205 – DUI causing serious injury CRS 18-3-106 – DUI causing death First-, second-, and third DUI convictions are prosecuted as misdemeanors as long as there are …