Nearly 50,000 people ride in a Metrolink train every day, making this one of the busiest public transportation systems in the United States.While Metrolink California has improved the traffic condition of congested roads since it was first introduced in 1991, this has gained notoriety due to the major accidents which has become more common in the last decade.2008 Chatsworth Train Collision In September of last year, a Metrolink commuter train in...more
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federally-funded program that provides financial assistance for elderly and disabled people who have limited source of income. SSI does not require beneficiaries to pay for a certain contribution while they were still working, unlike in other federal programs like the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) where claimants are required to have paid contributions in their past employment. Criteria...more
1. Question: What are personal injury claims?Answer: Often used in civil cases, personal injury claims provide remedies (in the form of cash) to people who sustained injuries due to the recklessness of another individual.2. Q: What are the common accidents that involve personal injury lawsuit?A: Most people who file this kind of lawsuits were involved in car accidents, dog bites, and slip and fall accidents.3. Q: How much is the amount of monetary compensation? A: This will depend on the severity of the injury, hospital bills, and other economic damages. Usually, the involved parties will hire experts who will determine the amount of damages needed to be compensated.4. Q: What damages the personal injury settlement will cover?A: This settlement will cover economic damages such as hospital expenses, loss of wages, disabilities (which might diminish the earning capacity of victims), and non-economic damages including pain and suffering.5. Q: Is it ok to demand excessive amount of compensation? A: No. If a person demands more than the real damages, the courts might perceive that he/she is just making a profit out of the legal system.6. When is the best time to file for a personal...more
A comprehensive agreement can help business partners to avoid disputes since it will clearly state their exact responsibilities, duties, and rights. Another advantage of a written agreement is that the state will not be able to control some important aspects of the business, allowing people to tailor their policy to meet the needs of their...more
Under the California law, employers are prohibited to have non-compete agreements or any contract that will prevent workers to engage in lawful profession, trade, or business. This law is often perceived as pro-labor that will allow people to earn their living.The state law also prohibits employers to terminate workers who refuse to sign a...more
While the federal law does not require companies to have break times, all employers who provide a rest period (usually for 5 five to 20 minutes) should consider this as a working hour that will be counted for a worker's overtime wage.However, when employees extend their breaks, employers are not required to count this as a compensable working hour as long as they explicitly told the workers that the breaks should only last for a specific period of time and that unauthorized extension of breaks has penalties and consequences. Meal breaks, which usually last 30 minutes, serve a different purpose compared to coffee and snack breaks, thus, are not considered as a working hour period and not compensable.General Rules to Determine if Breaks Should Be Compensated If a worker needs to continue his work while eating, the break should be compensated. For example, a secretary is eating snacks while waiting for some clients to call. The breaks are considered compensable if these take 20 minutes or less. Employers should pay rest breaks if this is mandated by the state law. In California, a worker's 10-minute rest period is paid after working for four hours. However, this policy does not...more
In April 2009, five people died in central California when their tour bus overturned after hitting a road barrier. While this may seem like another traffic accident, most people were surprised after they have found out that the driver, who was also...more
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplementary program to assist aged, blind and disabled citizens who have little or no income. Supplemental Security Income provides funds to meet the basic needs for food, clothing and shelter....more
This interactive Web service can be a personalized care guide for caregivers so that your loved one may receive state-of-the-art 24-7 care in the comforting environs of your home. Ken Ziel came to the nuts and bolts of compassionate care the hard...more
In the United States, medical malpractice is common. Of the different types of malpractices, misdiagnosis of cancer is the most common type of malpractice. Cancer should be diagnosed early because your chances of a beneficial outcome increase. If the...more
A large proportion of the population have not made a Will. Many people either just don't want to think about the possibility of their own death, or assume that if they die, what they own will go to the people they want. Unfortunately, in many cases,...more
Every consumer must know about the updates concerning the products and merchandise he or she is patronizing or intends to patronize.In the case of deciding what car to purchase or own, safety is the most important concern. It is in this context that...more