What Is The Difference Between DUI And DWI In California?
If you are a licensed driver in California, you’ve likely heard the term “DUI” and “DWI”. DUI stands for driving under the influence, while DWI is the acronym for driving while intoxicated. Drunk driving laws are set by states and each has their own rules and regulations when it comes to each term. Some states…
How to Get a Legal Annulment in California
Getting an annulment is a serious decision because, unlike divorce, it completely wipes away any sign that you were ever married. There are many rights that are given up during annulment, and as such, opting for one may not be as simple or as fruitful as a divorce. There are specific and sometimes severely personal…
Personal Injury Settlement: How Much Can You Get?
What happens if you’ve suddenly been hurt in a car accident, had a slip-and-fall or another kind of personal injury caused by another party’s negligence? If you find yourself in this situation, you no doubt have to deal with considerable medical bills and time off from work. There are many questions you may be asking…
What to Consider Before Accepting a Personal Injury Settlement
You’ve endured a life-changing injury through no fault of your own. Due to this injury, you may no longer be able to work, and your finances could have started spiraling out of control. Instead of doing the things you once enjoyed, your days are now filled with doctor’s appointments and medical bills. Plain and simple,…
Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case?
In the state of California, if you experience an accident due to someone else’s negligence, there are two ways in which you can get compensated: by being offered a settlement for your injuries and damages, or by going through the civil lawsuit process. If you have been in an accident that resulted in injury, you…
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for a Slip and Fall in California?
Did you slip and fall due to someone else’s negligence? If the answer is yes, you may be wondering what your next steps are. A personal injury lawyer can help you recover the costs for medical care, time off of work to recover, deal with insurance companies, and file all claims and paperwork necessary. Accidents…
Understanding Division Of Property In A California Divorce
Whether it is amicable or hostile, going through a divorce comes with unique challenges. One considerable challenge is how properties, assets, and debt will be divided between the two parties. While some couples will be able to decide how to divide their assets, most will require the support and assistance of a lawyer, arbitrator, or…
Is It Worth Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney In California?
If you’ve been injured and wondering if it will be worth it to hire a personal injury lawyer, you’ve come to the right place. With the help of a personal injury attorney, you have the best chance of receiving compensation for your medical costs and other accident-related expenditures. While you are not obligated to hire…
Lawsuits and COVID-19, What You Need To Know
COVID-19 turned the world upside down. Stay-at-home orders, businesses shuttering, remote work, and school closings all significantly impacted life as we know it. Even the legal system saw unprecedented changes. Cases were put on hold, Zoom calls replaced in-person court proceedings, and some courts even shut down completely. As we slowly move back towards normalcy,…