Southern California Legal Blog
Who pays in a hit-and-run accident?
A hit-and-run accident is one in which the responsible party does not stay at the scene. In some cases, the driver does not acknowledge that he or she did anything wrong. In other situations, the person flees due to legal concerns and thinks by leaving, he or she can...
Is highway hypnosis real?
You may have experienced highway hypnosis when behind the wheel. Think back to a time when you were going somewhere and it seemed like suddenly you had traveled a long way without remembering the actual drive. That is an example of highway hypnosis. Your mind...
3 things to photograph after a car crash
Even if you drive responsibly, you may eventually find yourself in the middle of an automobile collision. While carrying a roadside kit may help you respond to an emergency, your smartphone may be valuable for pursuing reasonable compensation from the negligent driver...
How to start a personal injury claim
Filling a personal injury claim can be more complex than you may expect. In essence, you have to present a watertight case, backed by strong evidence to convince the court of your injuries. Moreover, depending on the nature of the case, it may take years before the...
What you should know about traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries affect a multitude of people every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 155 Americans die every day from brain injury complications. Every year, more than 2.5 million people go to the hospital, visit...
2 important points about taxes and an injury settlement
Receiving a personal injury settlement is a great feeling because you have accomplished what you set out to do with your personal injury case in California. However, receiving a payment does not necessarily mean you get to keep all that payment. As with pretty much...
When is Uber Liable for Accident Injuries?
As Uber has grown into a ride-service behemoth, two particular challenges have emerged. One involves how Uber drivers should be classified for employment purposes. Are they employees of the billion-dollar company or just independent contractors? While this issue has...
How do H1B Visas Work?
One of the most popular nonimmigrant visa categories for working professionals is the H1B, which enables individuals from outside of the U.S. to come to the country for a temporary time period, and only where a prospective job opportunity exists. In particular, the...
TBI, CTE, and the NFL: How Personal Injury Litigation Changed America’s New Pastime
The NFL has long eclipsed Major League Baseball as this country’s favorite sport. But somewhere on the road to record Super Bowl ratings, billion-dollar TV deals, and a nationwide fantasy sports obsession, the golden train suffered a temporary derailment. While most...
K1 vs K3: Marriage-based green card options for those who currently live abroad
For lawful entrants into the United States, such as student or work visa holders, acquiring green card status upon marriage to a U.S. Citizen involves the concurrent filing of forms I-130 and I-485. The I-130 is filed by the petitioning U.S. Citizen spouse, while the...
