5 Common Senior Scams You Should Know About
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency recently released a guide to the most common senior scams and how to help elderly individuals avoid lawbreakers and scam artists. In this guide,...
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New California Employment Law: Paid Sick Leave
On July 1, 2015, the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 went into effect. This new employment law impacts how employers handle paid sick days for workers. The New Rules According to the...
The Truth about Medical Malpractice Cases in California
In California, the majority of medical malpractice cases do not go to trial. Typically, this is because malpractice lawsuits can be extremely time-consuming and expensive to pursue. For this reason, many health care providers...
How to Ask for a Restraining Order
**If you are in danger right now, then you should call “911” for assistance.** When you feel that someone is dangerous enough to cause you harm, then you may need to ask for a...
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover My Medical Bills?
Some people think workers’ compensation only covers lost wages. The truth is worker compensation laws make other allowances for individuals who have been injured at work. One of these allowances is the cost of...
Do I have to establish paternity before I have rights to child custody?
When you feel confident that you are the father of a child, but your paternity is not legally established, it can be an emotionally stressful time in your life. You may want the freedom...
Real Estate Law: When to Use a Quitclaim Deed
When a person wants to transfer ownership of a property to another person, a deed needs to be filed with the County Recorder’s office. Usually, when real estate is being transferred under California law,...
How Homeowners Can Avoid Summertime Personal Injury Claims
School is out, summer is here, and we are all spending a lot more time in our backyards, on our decks, and in our pools. For homeowners, this season also means it is time...
I want to establish a guardian for my children. What should I do?
If you have children under the age of 18, and you want the freedom to choose who is the guardian of the children if something should happen to you, then you should consider making...
Social Security Disability: When to Expect the First Payment
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a disability program for individuals who are unable to work for a year or more, due to a medical condition, and who also worked in jobs covered by...
