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If you or a loved one are ever in an accident in which a big-rig truck is involved in California, you should know the facts about how trucking companies and their drivers, through substantial mandatory insurance can be held liable. Big-rigoperators have to provide...

The Four Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Hiring a Contractor As every homeowner knows, there’s no shortage of projects to be done around the house. These projects can range from the easy, DIY chores (weeding or washing windows) to those requiring more...

Under California law, “any accusation of molestation is libelous per se,” his attorney, Edward Casey, said. “And so, if such an accusation is made, the burden is on the person who’s saying it to prove that what they said is true. And they could not prove at trial that...

“I have full coverage.”  I cannot tell you how many times I have heard that from clients who have been involved in a vehicle collision.  However, most of the time, the client is either not insured for the type of harm or damage caused in the collision or the policy...

We have all heard of the “McDonald’s hot coffee case” (Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants). It’s the case that in 1994 became the poster child for frivolous lawsuits in America. Countless jokes have been made about this case and it even got its own episode of Seinfeld....

A monetary recovery (i.e. settlement or judgment) that is compensation for bodily injury is generally not considered “gross income” and not subject to income tax. (Internal Revenue Code §§104-106) The policy behind this rule is that such monetary compensation is meant...

When you are involved in an accident, render assistance to anyone who may need it and move to a place of safety. Next, collect evidence! It is hard to write down all of the information you need after you are involved in an accident. You are upset, nervous, and may be...