Recent Blog Posts
Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation
It is a sad fact that elder fraud and exploitation of our senior citizens is not uncommon and that people posing in various roles, either legitimately or not, have robbed people of their life savings in some cases or their homes through mortgage fraud and other schemes. Older citizens are far more vulnerable to… Read More »
Bicycle Commuting Safety in Los Angeles
If any American community is known for its traffic or motor vehicle culture, it is Los Angeles. LA is home to endless freeways and strip malls, traffic snarls, smog and a dearth of bicycle lanes though the city has installed over 200 miles of bike lanes in the past few years. Still, there are… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety on Angeles Crest
The Angeles Crest is called a scenic byway for a good reason. It is one of the most beautiful scenic roadways in the country rivaling the scenic wonders you can see from California’s Highway 1 or while riding though the Blue Ridge Mountains. For motorcycle riders, a ride on this 66 mile mountain road… Read More »
What Do I Do When Insurance Won’t Cover My Injury?
When a driver causes a vehicle accident, the injured driver’s insurance company pays for the damages and injuries, and then collects from the responsible party’s insurance company. The insurance company will only pay for the coverage purchased by the insurance holder. California has low insurance requirements, as shown below, which can lead to an… Read More »
My Business Partner Owes Me Money
“Honesty is the best policy . . . when there is money in it.” – Mark Twain Clearly, not everyone is honest with money matters. When it comes to a current or former business partner, there are specific steps to take in the attempt to recover money owed. The Contract The first and most… Read More »
A Biker Caused a Vehicle Accident, Am I Still at Fault?
Collisions between adult cyclists and automobiles are relatively rare occurrences. Knowing the law and what to do after a vehicle accident with a cyclist can reduce the stress caused by these fairly rare events. Unlike pedestrians, bicycle riders must follow the same rules of the road as cars, such as obeying traffic lights and… Read More »
Fighting a Cell Phone Ticket in California
In 2009, California becameone of many states to enact laws restricting the use of mobile phones, or cell phones, while operating a vehicle. The Three Laws: 1. Ban on Handheld Cell Phones The first law bans all drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating any kind of vehicle. 2. The Hands-free Cell Phone… Read More »
Legal Domestication of Foreign Debts
Domestication of a debt refers to the process of getting a California court to recognize and enforce an out-of-state judgment or sister-state judgment or a judgement from a foreign country. Domesticating foreign debts are handled differently than domesticating out of state or sister-state judgments. Unfortunately, the United States has no reciprocal treaty with any… Read More »
How Do I File A Wrongful Death Claim in California?
In California, a “wrongful death” occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. A wrongful death claim may arise out of a number of circumstances, including medical malpractice by a medical professional or hospital, automobile, boat and plane accidents, criminal behavior, and exposure to… Read More »
Can I Sue A Person Who Caused a Car Accident, Even if I Didn’t Hit Them?
Whenever another person or entity is legally at fault for an incident or event that causes anyone damage or injury, there may be grounds to sue under a valid legal claim. The most common claims in auto/car accident cases are for personal injury (medical expenses, absence from work, loss of ability or limb, etc.)… Read More »
