Ignition Interlock Device Rules in Sacramento County
Many people have at least heard of an ignition interlock device (IID)—an apparatus designed to prevent an intoxicated person from driving home in that vehicle. The device is designed to keep the vehicle from turning on when the breathalyzer attached to the ignition reads at a level higher than California laws allow. If you’ve recently […]
How to Maximize Your Compensation After a Car Crash
Auto wrecks are terrifying experiences, but once the actual crash is over, it’s the aftermath you’ll be dealing with for a long time. Depending on the extent of your injuries, you could be struggling physically and financially for years to come. No one can take away this incident or speed up your recovery time, but […]
Slips, Trips, and Falls: Identifying Property Owner Negligence
At some point, almost everyone has slipped at a restaurant or a friend’s house, but not every fall will equal monetary compensation for you. Accidents happen, and sometimes, no matter how responsible a property owner has been, you could still be injured. That’s why it’s important for you to learn how to identify the signs […]
Take-Home Work Toxins Harm Household Members
A new California take-home toxic-exposure law affects employees who work around carcinogenic materials and the potential contamination of their household members. These workers may unwittingly bring home hazardous materials, such as asbestos, on their clothing, vehicle, or other possessions. Family members are then exposed to the toxic material, sometimes falling ill and incurring substantial medical […]
The Ghost Ship Fire and California Premises Liability
On the night of Friday, December 2, one of the most horrific and deadly building fires in American history began, and twelve hours later, at least thirty-six people were dead. Some of the victims knew they were going to die and called family and friends to say goodbye. Negligence the Killer The Ghost Ship, […]
Top Five Ways a Traffic Ticket Lawyer Can Help You
When you get a traffic ticket, you may be tempted to simply pay the fine and move on with your life. If you are interested in challenging it, you may show up in traffic court, but that doesn’t mean you’ll change a thing. Even if you do, it’s possible that a knowledgeable traffic ticket lawyer, […]
Honey Oil Lab Explosions Lead to Major Injuries
There was another honey oil lab explosion in Bakersfield recently. The explosion was severe enough to cause the home to become engulfed in flames and to damage much of the building’s structure. Two of the people inside the home suffered serious burn injuries and were taken to the hospital. This explosion comes on the heels of other, […]
Criminal Clowns in California?
Lately, there has been a wave of creepy clowns harassing children and adults alike. Since mid-August, when the first “creepy clown” sightings were reported in South Carolina’s Greenville County, this kind of offense has been occurring more and more often. It’s even spread all across the world to China and Australia. Many authorities thought they […]
Exploding Cell Phones Sounding Alarms
Savvy mobile phone users follow safety advice and use headphones to avoid having radiation near their skulls, but perhaps they should be more concerned with their phone exploding in their hands. Dozens of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones have burst into flames recently, and the company recalled 2.5 million units as a result. While this […]
“Pokémon Go” Hazardous to Motorists
“Pokémon Go” is the hit virtual game of the summer, combining real-world locations and digital characters. Bringing back the nostalgic 90s monster-catching game and updating it for today’s technology-driven society, “Pokémon Go” is an outdoor adventure, directing players to various physical locations through their smart phone’s GPS. Pokémon enthusiasts across the globe are now on […]
