WHAT SHOULD I DO IF INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT? Motor vehicle accidents happen every day, at any time and on any road or highway. Whether your fault or not, the aftermath of a wreck can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating. Many times there just is nothing that you could have done to avoid…
Solana Beach Lawyer- Dog Bites and Personal Injury
DOGS BITE: IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR BOTH THE OWNER AND VICTIM 1. California Statutory Law. California is quite clear that a dog owner is liable for injuries suffered by one bitten by his dog. California Civil Code §3342 states: . . . the owner of any dog is liable for the damages suffered by any person…
Solana Beach Lawyer- Prevent Lawsuits for Small Businesses
PROMPT AND THOROUGH ACTION PREVENTS HARASSMENT LAWSUITS Civil Harassment lawsuits in California have been quite common. It could actually be rather easy for an employee to make a legitimate claim against an employer based on complaints of harassment on the job. What employers should know, however, is that it is easier to prevent litigation if…
Solana Beach Lawyer- Small Business/Independent Contractor Requirements
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS BEWARE: IMPORTANT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS! California strictly requires business and government entities to report independent contractors to the Employment Development Department (EDD). It is extremely important that any employer of an independent contractor take the time to understand the law which may impact the business. We have summarized the highlights of…
