It is almost too commonplace these days to see drivers on the roadways in California who are not solely focused on the task of driving. They are, instead, also looking at their smartphones, among other distractions. The danger this presents, both to those individuals...
Being involved in a car accident can be a nerve-racking experience. Even a so-called “fender bender” will still likely get your adrenaline going, leaving you nervous and uncertain about what to do. But, just imagine what it is like for those who are involved in a car...
Those who work in the service industry often rely on tips to supplement their wages. These workers will often go above and beyond, because they want to treat their customers nicely and because they may get a good tip out of it. But if their employer tells them they...
Many people in San Diego want to have children and start families. For many women that means that they will become pregnant. Being pregnant can be a very joyous time, but as the baby grows in the womb, life becomes much more uncomfortable for the mothers. There are...
You have a whole host of legal protections at your disposal as an employee. One of them is protection from retaliation and wrongful termination. But this area of the law is complicated, and it can be difficult to understand, especially when you’re just trying to...
With the Pacific Ocean in its backyard, San Diego is among the nation’s hot spots for recreational boating activity. San Diego Bay and Mission Bay also attract many recreational boaters, seeking to relax, fish and enjoy the ocean. And it has been busy lately. Last...
Most of the time when we hear about discrimination occurring in the workplace, we probably think of race or gender discrimination. To be sure, news stories about these two types of discrimination seem to pop up in California quite frequently. But, it is important to...
One can easily associate a dog with certain things, such as a bone or disliking cats. One association that has remained is that dogs chase the postman. While this might be humorous on the television, the reality is that many postal workers suffer injuries due to dog...
Distracted driving causing many car accidents that can result in serious injuries for victims and in death. During 2019, distracted driving caused 3,142 deaths. Greater than 26,000 victims died in distracted driving-related car accidents from 2012 to 2019. Because of...
Of the several landmark changes to California employment law that took place in 2019, perhaps the most significant one addressed how a business can classify its workers. Businesses across the country have increasingly labelled their workers as independent contractors...
