Being classified as an independent contractor has advantages for both you and the company you’re working with. You get freedom and flexibility, while the company doesn’t have to provide some of the benefits a full-time employee would likely get, such as overtime pay,...
Companies being honest when they’re advertising and giving information to their clients or customers isn’t just nice – it’s the law. If a company advertises themselves in an untruthful way that results in consumers being harmed, then they can be held liable – and they...
Most people will be involved in some type of car accident in their lives, but the same cannot be said of pedestrian accidents. If you’ve been involved in this type of accident, whether as the driver or the passenger, then you likely have questions. We are standing by...
The idea that a worker should be compensated for the hours they work is not a controversial idea. That said, people all across the state are shortchanged every year when it comes to overtime pay. At The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, we are proud to offer a range of...
If you are involved in a car accident in California, are you required to report it to the police? Many people assume that you always need to call the police. The truth is that you are not required by law to report the accident unless there is an injury or there is...
The state Department of Health and Human Services along with the Environmental Protection Agency agree that benzene is a known carcinogen. However, it’s still true that workers across the country and the state of California are exposed to this dangerous chemical...
According to stats from the CDC, more than 1.6 million people throughout the country suffer from a brain injury every year. Stats also show that about 33% of deadly accidents involve some type of brain or head injury. In most cases, a brain injury is caused by some...
More and more buses, delivery vehicles, big rigs, and other vehicles are using compressed natural gas (CNG). There are many reasons for this change, including the fact that this fuel is cheaper and more environmentally friendly than gasoline. It’s generally true that...
No matter how much protection a football player makes, head injuries are always a possibility. In most cases, football head injuries are minor but this is not always the case. They can cause concussions and brain injuries ranging from minor to traumatic. If this type...
According to many meteorologists, California is on its way to one of the hottest summers it has ever had. As a result, there are safety officers out there wondering if there are going to be serious injuries as a result. Not only do hotter temperatures increase the...
