Recent Blog Posts
Habitat for Humanity Riverside 25-Year Celebration
Building a community takes creativity, teamwork, and innovation: all qualities of the residents of Riverside, California. That’s why Habitat for Humanity Riverside has partnered so well with the city for over twenty-five years—and it’s about time we celebrate it! Please join the Habitat group on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. for a night to… Read More »
Riverside police promote Neighborhood Watch
In the Riverside, California, community, we are proud that neighbors look after neighbors. To take that connection and help a step further, we did some research into expanding the safety in our neighborhoods and business districts. The Riverside Police Department recommends that people in the community organize a Neighborhood Watch. Every day, we encounter… Read More »
Blood thinners cause seven percent of medication errors
As experienced malpractice attorneys in Riverside, California, we’re always keeping an eye on the medical industry for any updates that may involve the health our clients and local community. A recent article from Medical News Today caught our attention, highlighting the impact blood thinners have on medication errors. Blood thinners are traditionally prescribed to… Read More »
California Case Extends Liability to Employer for Drunk Employee
Bad news for employers but potentially good news for victims of drunk-drivers. A recent Court of Appeal ruling has extended liability to an employer for an accident caused by a drunk employee after a work-sponsored party. In Purton v. Marriott Internat., Inc., 2013 Cal. App. LEXIS 607 (Cal. App. 4th Dist. July 31, 2013),… Read More »
Fireball Run AdventuRally to end in Riverside
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines—and your wits—for the 2013 Fireball Run AdventuRally. The most exciting part of the 2,500-mile race is of course the finish on the streets of Riverside, California after the long haul from Longmont, Colorado. In addition to the race finale, Riverside will also host a grand finale parade, along… Read More »
How effective are motorcycle helmets?
As a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California, I’ve unfortunately seen a fair share of motorcycle accident cases. During these tragic events, many riders suffer life-altering injuries, often to the head. When discussing motorcycle accidents and injuries, I often find the question of helmet-effectiveness comes into play. Are they worth the discomfort? Do they… Read More »
A Modern Day Peerless: A Tale Two Stories Chicago
It’s pretty much a given that a person attending a first year contracts class in law school will study the 1864 case about two ships both named Peerless, both carrying the same type of cargo (cotton), both departing from Bombay, India, and both slated to arrive in Liverpool, England. The only real difference between… Read More »
New York legislation could impact bowling alley slip and fall accidents
As experienced lawyers in a law firm that began in 1976, we’ve seen our share of interesting legislation with regard to slip and fall accidents. A new bill that recently caught our eye, however, is a piece of New York state legislation covered by the New York Daily News. The bill would exempt bowling… Read More »
“Serving Back”: Helping Current and Former Service Members
The need for legal services amongst current and former service members is growing, with the number of veterans residing in California totaling almost 1.9 million veterans by some figures. Service members often face obstacles which prevent them from being able to secure legal representation, including lack of money, lack of information, and lack of… Read More »
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY
I read with interest a recent article entitled “Travelers Beware: Laptop Searches”, where courts continue to debate whether laptops at the border may be routinely searched without a warrant or without reasonable suspicion. In 2008, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals determined that such a search could indeed take place. That court drew… Read More »
