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CALIFORNIA UNINSURED EMPLOYER LIABILITY
California employers are required to have Workers’ Compensation insurance. If an employee is injured or becomes ill because of work, the employer is required to pay Workers’ Compensation benefits. There are some exceptions to this rule, specifically, involving sole proprietorships and/or companies with no employees. It is a criminal offense for an employer not… Read More »
Important Factors to Consider When Filing for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in the State of California
In the State of California, a wrongful death lawsuit is allowed when a party has committed a negligent, intentional, or reckless act that has led to another’s death. Wrongful death claims fall under the umbrella of personal injury lawsuits, however, these claims are brought forth by the survivors of the deceased victim. If you… Read More »
Filing a Lawsuit After a Slip and Fall Accident in the State of California
In the State of California, slip and fall accidents are considered premises liability accidents. It is important to recognize, however, that not every fall will lead to a slip and fall liability. This means that in order to file a successful lawsuit, a defendant’s negligence needs to have contributed to the fall.. In order… Read More »
Important Factors to Consider If You Have Been Involved in a Bicycle Accident
As people become more aware about their health and the environment, and especially in the more urban/city areas, more and more commuters are opting to use bicycles as their preferred method of transportation to and from work. Bicycles are considered as some of the most clean and healthy choices of transportation. It is essential… Read More »
TERMINATION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Automobile insurance companies may refuse to renew an insurance policy or even cancel a policy in the middle of a policy period. The key term used by auto insurance carriers in the State of California are renewal and cancellation. Non-renewal occurs when your insurance carrier decides to part ways with you at the end… Read More »
Personal Injury: The Different Types of Burns
Being injured by means of a burn can have immediate and long-term consequences. Burns could happen in just about any location, which include but are not limited to: Home School Work Public Space It is also worth mentioning that a burn can also take many different forms. This article will cover the various categories… Read More »
James Heiting Featured in Inland Empire Magazine
A well-known California “Super Lawyer,” peers, clients and Judges rate him “Preeminent” (highest possible rating In legal ability and ethical standards: Martindale-Hubbell) and “Superb” (10 out of 10 AVVO rating); “Top Rated Lawyer in Personal Injury” (American Lawyer Magazine, 2014); National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys’ “Top 10” In Southern California. With hundreds of… Read More »
Slip & Falls – Not So Simple
We regularly get calls from potential clients who have slipped and/or fallen inside a supermarket or other type of store. Many callers assume that, because they injured themselves in a store, the store is liable. This is not the case. A store owner is not the insurer of its patrons’ personal safety, but does… Read More »
REAR-END COLLISIONS: WHEN LIABILITY IS NOT CLEAR
Personal injury attorneys often refer to rear-end collisions, where someone fails to stop and collides with the back of another vehicle, as “clear liability” cases. This means that they do not expect any real dispute over who caused the collision: someone (the “rear-ender”) was going too fast, not paying attention, or otherwise. However, not… Read More »
INSURANCE FRAUD IN CALIFORNIA
Fraud occurs when a firm, corporation, partnership, association, or any person acting in an individual capacity knowingly lies to obtain a benefit or advantage to which they would not otherwise be entitled to, or knowingly denies a benefit that is due to an entitled individual. Insurance fraud covers many areas, including automobile insurance fraud,… Read More »
