When a job ends, whether due to resignation, termination or layoff, most people hope to move on and start fresh. However, if you’ve left a position and a former employer spreads false and damaging information about you, it can seriously affect your reputation and...
Contrary to common belief, actionable defamation of character is not just something you might see in a movie or television program. It is a real issue that can cause devastating harm to the targeted party. For example, if someone spreads false information about your...
Slips and falls are some of the most common types of accidents that can happen in both public and private places. While they may seem minor, they can have long-lasting effects on a person's health and quality of life. Here are some ways a slip and fall can leave you...
Being involved in a car accident can be confusing and stressful. But you need to stay calm and make the right moves. However, the steps you follow may depend on the other driver. For instance, how you handle a distracted driver may differ from a drunk one. The latter...
Your rights and freedoms have protection under federal law and California state rules. Typically, it is illegal for other parties to infringe on your freedom, especially by restraining you in a location without your consent. False imprisonment could involve attempted...
You’re in the first car in line at the intersection, and the light is red. You stay off your phone so that you don’t get distracted, watching that light. When it finally turns green, you press the gas and drive into the intersection, happy to be on your way. All of...
Car crashes are a daily occurrence in California, and many of them have minimal consequences for the people involved. Yes, they may need to wait to file a police report and could have a very stressful day after the crash, but life will go on mostly unaltered by the...
When people talk about the violations of someone's civil rights, they often refer to issues involving law enforcement, the court system or perhaps the public education system. People tend to think of systemic power systems when picturing a violation of someone's...
If a dangerous situation on another person’s property led to your injuries, you ought to get some form of compensation. Every property owner is legally responsible for ensuring that guests who visit the premises are reasonably safe from harm. However, like all other...
Those who are afraid of dogs typically have more fear of larger dogs, such as German Shepherds, Pit Bulls are Rottweilers. These dogs look aggressive and people will try to keep their distance. Some dog owners will even refuse to buy specific breeds because their fear...