Everyday, across the country, workers get hurt while on the job. According to the National Safety Council, over four million workers are injured at their workplace every year. When a worker is injured, it can be frosting for that worker as it typically means lost work time as they need to recover...
The words probation and parole are common in the world of criminal law--many people have even heard these terms in movies or television. However, if you are facing a criminal conviction, it is important to understand what these terms mean for your future. While both are types of supervision after...
Recently CBS Los Angeles reported that a Corona man was arrested after hitting a motorcyclist and fleeing the scene. The accident occurred on the 91 Freeway--a driver of a minivan struck the motorcyclist, sending him flying nearly 200 feet away. The driver, however, did not stop after hitting the...
A few months ago, celebrity tattoo artist Daniel Joseph Silva, known for appearing on the reality television show “Ink Master,” caused a fatal accident while driving under the influence. According to ABC 7 News, “Silva was driving the high-end exotic sports car at a fast rate of speed when he los...
Between 2015 and 2018, Chipotle Mexican Grill had issues with their food that caused thousands of people to get sick. According to ABC 7 News, the company “admitted that at least five food safety incidents at various restaurants in the U.S. had taken place between 2015 and 2018.” Some of these in...
Last September, the Conception dive boat sank after catching fire while anchored near Santa Cruz Island. Santa Cruz Island is part of the Channel Islands found in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast. According to ABC 7 News, The Conception disaster resulted in the deaths of 34 peo...
Losing a loved one is always difficult. When the loss is sudden, unexpected, and caused by the intentional or negligent acts of another person, it can be even more devastating. When a family suffers this kind of loss, they have a right to be compensated. This compensation is obtained by bringing ...
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic resulted in lengthy stay at home orders in hopes to prevent and slow the spread of the virus. The orders affected other businesses, resulting in the closure of restaurants, bars, and clubs. With these places closed, Los Angeles Police report they have seen an inc...
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, businesses across the country have been struggling to stay afloat. Near the beginning of the pandemic, when most states were under “stay at home orders,” congress created the Paycheck Protection Program--the program offered businesses loans th...
The ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to many changes in day to day life. Unfortunately, cases of coronavirus continue to rise throughout the state and country and while stay at home orders are no longer in place, many cities have issued emergency orders regarding masks to try to prev...
After the death of George Floyd at the hand of white Minneapolis police officers people took the streets in protest all across the country. Many people proteste around Southern California, including in San Bernardino. The goal of the protests was to address the reality of racial injustice and pol...
Recently, people throughout California and the country have been protesting police brutality after George Floyd was killed by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, when Chauvin knelt on his neck for nine minutes during an arrest. The protests are aimed at addressing the issues of contin...
The Fourth of July is coming up. It is a holiday filled with fun, fireworks, and, often, drinking. Although the current coronavirus pandemic will likely change the way people celebrate this year, it will certainly still be a day of celebration. However, when celebrating involves drinking, unfort...
The Fourth of July is coming up and everyone associates the holiday with fireworks. This year, illegal fireworks have started earlier than usual, and across the country, there are more complaints about fireworks than normal. In fact, according to The Eastsider, firework complaints filed during th...
Independence Day is just around the corner! The 4th of July holiday traditionally includes BBQs and parties with family and friends, which often include alcohol as a part of the celebration. Due to the likelihood of alcohol involved in Ventura 4th of July celebrations, police officers are oft...
A slip and fall accident can result in serious injuries and these injuries can be very disruptive to your day to day life. Common types of injuries from slip and fall accidents can include: Broken bones Sprained wrists or ankles Knee or hip injuries Shoulder dislocation Back injuries Bru...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has certainly disrupted the lives of California residents. One of the more interesting items that has been in hot demand since the beginning of the shelter in place orders is toilet paper. Toilet paper has been flying off store shelves throughout Southern...
Last year, news broke about a large college admissions fraud scheme that led to the arrest of more than 50 people. The investigation into the case named “Operation Varsity Blues” revealed that “wealthy parents paid huge sums to secure students' admission at elite schools.” Two of these wealthy in...
Continued concern over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has resulted in cities throughout California asking residents to wear masks when they leave their homes. Many stores are now requiring customers to wear masks in order to enter the store. The hope is that the masks will help prevent the spr...
The current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has been especially harmful to those older than 65. The virus spreads easily and quickly, and has taken its toll on many nursing homes nationwide. Sadly, putting a loved one into the care of a nursing home often results in more harm than help, and with co...
The worldwide COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on California prisons. Due to the large number of people in one concentrated area, COVID-19 has spread amongst inmates, with over 3,000 cases and at least 16 deaths. At the beginning of the pandemic, California leaders cr...
Recently, people around the country have been protesting after the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer. The protests have centered on ending police brutality and the continued need to fight racism nationwide. In many locations, the protests...
In 2019, Rafael Reyna was attacked by another fan in the Dodgers' stadium parking lot after a home game. At the time of the attack, Reyna was on the phone with his wife who heard him being assaulted and heard his head hit the ground. The attack resulted in serious injuries to Reyna--his skull was...
Working in construction which involves large equipment and heavy machinery can be a dangerous job. Unfortunately, construction related accidents are quite common. Recently, an “equipment collapse” at the Los Angeles Airport resulted in the wrongful death of a worker. ABC 7 News reported that the...
If you are convicted of a crime in California, it is helpful to know that this does not mean you will be automatically sent to prison. Under California law, there are different types of consequences for criminal behavior and it does not always include incarceration. These different types of sente...
