Complaints based on sexual harassment of men are on the rise in California Traditionally, sexual harassment in the workplace has been thought of as a women’s rights issue. And while harassment of women is and has been a pervasive problem, it’s important to keep in...
Research suggests that sexual harassment training is not effective in preventing sexual harassment If you’ve ever worked for a large corporation, chances are you’ve slogged your way through some mandatory sexual harassment training. Maybe you had to watch a video,...
Learn about one surprising exemption to the Federal Tort Claims Act For many years, the federal government was immune to liability for accidents, including accidents caused by federal employees acting in the scope of their employment. However, in 1946 the passage of...
A medical lien could reduce the compensation you pocket from a personal injury case Following any kind of serious injury, getting proper medical care is obviously important. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, they should have to cover the costs of...
Dog bites to the face are likely to require scar revision surgery—make sure you seek appropriate compensation Despite their often cute and fuzzy appearance, dogs are predators capable of inflicting serious harm with their jaws. A mastiff has a bite force of 556...
Dehydration doubles the risk of making a driving error We all know the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or while sleep-deprived. However, it turns out that there is another condition that can impair your driving ability significantly enough to...
Three questions that will help you decide if you want to pursue a personal injury claim If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you may wonder if it’s worth your while to take legal action. Here are three questions to ask...
Learn about the possible parties that could be held liable for a big rig truck accident Due to the size and weight of big rig trucks, accidents involving these vehicles have the potential to cause serious injuries. If you have been hurt in a big rig truck accident,...
Ruling limits duty of care owed to pedestrians by property owners Property owners are typically liable for accidents that occur on their property due to their negligence. But what about pedestrian accidents that occur as visitors are crossing a public street to visit...
Asking these questions will help you find the right personal injury attorney for your case Have you suffered a serious personal injury? Your top two priorities should be getting medical care and finding a personal injury attorney to help with your case. Your choice of...
