According to National Statistics, fatalities involving motorcycle accidents have been steadily rising since 1997. The numbers range from 2,116 deaths on that year, to an all-time high of 5,290 deaths last 2008.This is excluding about 85,000 riders suffering from various injuries caused by motorcycle accidents.These statistics show that per mile travelled, a motorcycle driver is 37 times more likely to be killed in a traffic collision compared to...more
Michigan child abuse lawyers often represent children in civil cases who have suffered burn injuries. These burn injuries can either be intentional or due to the negligence of the person with custody of the child. Many children suffer additional burn injuries after the initial incident is not properly reported to the legal authorities.Child abuse burn victims are almost always under the age of 10 with the majority under the age of 2. Immediate...more
The Family and Medical Leave Act protect employees who need to take time off work to take care of certain medical problems in his family.This also provides disability leave accommodations for workers who are not able to go back to work as a result of mental condition.If the disabling condition was sustained on the job or in the workplace, the employee may avail of benefits under the Worker"s Compensation Statutes of the state.Under Worker"s Compensation, the employee is guaranteed to still receive income funded by the government and the employers.Benefits under Worker"s Compensation generally include medical treatment, disability, medical treatment and wage/salary continuation.However, Worker"s Compensation is not a leave law so it does not specify the amount of leaves the employer should provide.Some states do not even guarantee reinstatement after a Worker"s Compensation Leave.Worker"s Compensation Leave under the Family and Medical Leave ActThat is why if you are eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act, you should enter your Worker Compensation leaves under the FMLA. To be eligible the employee must be:"Working under an employer with 50 or more employees, including ...more
One of the most common wage and hour disputes between employers and employees in California pertain to overtime pay.A lot of employers accidentally or sometimes purposely misclassify employees as exempt in order to avoid paying overtime.Exempt or Non-ExemptExempt employees are not entitled to overtime pay while non-exempt employees are entitled to...more
Like an SUV, trucks are also susceptible to rollover crashes. Once the weight of the truck is severely favored on one side, it may unbalance the whole vehicle once it makes a sharp turn.This is most especially true during bad weathers where the unpredictability of Mother Nature adds to the element of truck overturns.If there is a bad weather, it is...more
The recent Glendale railroad injury settlement has mostly concluded the number of lawsuits that Metrolink faced from the infamous train accident in 2005.However, it is far from over for Metrolink as they would have to take care of the claims against them from the Chatsworth train accident next.Train accident lawsuits and settlements are usually governed by the state where the jurisdiction of the case falls.In California, personal injuries and wrongful death cases can be filed up to 2 years from discovery of the injury or death.Those who were injured or the family of those who died in the Chatsworth train accident still have time to file the necessary lawsuits.Heres some information that may help the victims about the legal issues surrounding their case. Personal Injury or Wrongful DeathThe confusion arises when the person filing for personal injury died not during the accident but at a later date.The difference would be upon the cause of death.If the death was a result of the injuries the victim sustained during the train accident, then that persons spouse or children can file for a wrongful death lawsuit against Metrolink.However, if the cause of death is unrelated to the injuries...more
Contrary to most beliefs, implied and oral contracts are still enforceable in Los Angeles. Although it is much more difficult to prove than written contracts, it is still a valid way of creating business or employment relationships.Implied and oral...more
Personal injury damages awarded after a victim won a civil lawsuit largely depends upon the jury and the amount of actual losses he sustained.The jury awards damages on a case-to-case basis and one case is always different from the other.If the...more
An independent contractor contract is important to distinguish contractors from regular employees.Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor makes the employer liable for employment tax, interest and penalties.Although both are working...more
Product defects are one of the major causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, one of the most common safety defect complaint that they receive are about airbags.Airbag problems...more
California is very protective of employees. The state has enacted various laws that would enable an employee to get their well earned pay from unscrupulous employers by filing a wage claim.Under California law, an employee may file for a wage claim...more
One of the most commonly contested arguments between a landlord and a tenant is the security deposit when you move from a rental property. The security deposit is a specific amount of money left with the landlord when a tenant moves in to guarantee...more