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Uber or Lyft lawsuits for sexual assaults committed by their drivers are personal injury claims against the ride-sharing company. They seek compensation for a victim’s injuries. The lawsuits claim that the ride-sharing company should be accountable for its driver’s conduct. The lawsuits often rely on negligent hiring as the reason to hold the company liable. …

Victims of sexual assault in California: How to file a lawsuitWatch this video on YouTube Victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse can sue the perpetrators for damages. Any type of sex crime can serve as the basis for a sexual assault civil lawsuit, including: Rape, Sexual abuse of a child, Groping (sexual battery), Indecent …

When a passenger or driver is injured in an Uber or Lyft accident, the amount of insurance coverage may depend on what the Uber or Lyft driver was doing at the time of the accident. An Uber or Lyft driver can have 3 different levels of liability limits in California: Uber or Lyft driver status …

California is an at-fault state, which means the people responsible for your car crash are liable for your medical bills, car repairs and pain and suffering. This chart outlines the 15 steps you should take following a California car accident to safeguard your rights and maximize your financial recovery: Below our auto accident attorneys elaborate …

The rear driver in a rear-end collision is not always at fault for the accident. The lead driver may be at fault if they were negligent or driving recklessly, such as drunk driving or driving with broken brake lights. Whichever driver is responsible for causing a rear-end accident is liable to the other driver and passengers …

After a semi-truck or tractor-trailer accident in California, you may be left with serious injuries and financial damages. If the truck driver or trucking company was negligent in causing the accident, you can seek damages by filing a lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit can help you recover money for Lost wages, Doctor’s bills, and Pain …

Our California labor and employment lawyers recommend the following three steps to employees who have experienced workplace bullying that may meet the legal definition of sexual harassment or of non-sexual workplace harassment: Inform a supervisor, a member of the Human Resources department, or another designated person at their company. File a harassment complaint with the …

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime throughout California, though the standard misdemeanor sentence varies by county. In Los Angeles County, pleading guilty or no contest to a first DUI typically carries: 3 years of summary probation, A $390 fine (which could be converted to 13 days of Caltrans roadside work …

Arrested for Rioting? — Harvard Lawyer: "Rioting" vs "Freedom of Assembly"Watch this video on YouTube Penal Code § 404 PC is the California statute that defines the crime of rioting or participating in a riot. This occurs when two (2) or more people acting together do any of the following without authority of law: Use …

Penal Codes 407 & 408 — The crime of unlawful assembly in CaliforniaWatch this video on YouTube Penal Code 408 PC is the California statute that makes it a crime for a person to participate in an unlawful assembly. This means for two or more people to gather together to do something illegal, or to …

Are all "Fireworks" illegal in California? A former District Attorney explains the lawWatch this video on YouTube California fireworks laws divide fireworks into two categories: dangerous fireworks and “safe and sane” fireworks. Dangerous fireworks are always unlawful except for use by a licensed operator. Safe and sane fireworks can be sold by licensed retailers from …

In California, parents can be held liable for damages caused by their children under the age of 18 in four general circumstances: When the child engages in willful misconduct that results in injury, regardless of whether the parent knew the child was dangerous;1 When the child’s driving causes an accident (Vehicle Code 17707); When the …

Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents — 3 Situations When It's NOT the Driver's FaultWatch this video on YouTube Pedestrians hit by a car in California can sue the driver for negligence to cover their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If the pedestrian dies, their family can sue the driver for wrongful death to recover …

Business and commercial disparagement (also referred to as trade libel) is a civil cause of action under California tort law. The law states that businesses may sue people or other business entities for making false, negative, and malicious statements about the business that cause financial harm. Examples of business disparagement are when: A customer publishes false and …

Broken stairs and defective handrails can cause slip-and-fall accidents. In California, the property owner may be liable for your damages when you are injured in a broken stairway accident. You can file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for: Medical bills, Lost wages, Lost earnings, and Pain and suffering. A homeowner’s or renter’s insurance …