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Can You Sue the Police for an Injury?
Most interactions between citizens and police officers are routine, and follow guidelines that police officers must adhere to. However, sometimes police officers make bad decisions, or allow situations to get out of control. This can lead to an excessive use of force, also sometimes called police brutality.
If you...
What Happens if I Get a Black Eye on Black Friday?
Black Friday is one of the busiest, and most hectic, shopping days of the year. Retailers herald the arrival of the latest and greatest in toys, technology, clothing, and accessories. The competition on Black Friday extends beyond the retailers and seems to bring out the worst in shoppers looking for a good...
Can You Sue for PTSD After an Accident or Injury?
When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, most people think of the physical injuries suffered. Of course, this is an important part of any case, but we shouldn’t forget the mental and emotional toll that traumatic events like auto accidents can take. Post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a type of...
Discrimination and Violence Against the Latino Community Has Increased since 2016
If you’ve been a victim of discrimination, and have as a result had a personal injury -physical or mental- then you are certainly not alone. In the past two years there has been a dramatic increase in personal injuries due to hate crimes that are racially motivated. Hate crimes are certainly nothing...
LGBTQ Discrimination and Hate Crimes: What California Law Says
Whether at work or school, anyone in the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer) community has the right to be treated with respect and fairness by their peers. This includes teachers, employers, classmates, co-workers, or anyone you come in contact with. Even though the population of LGBTQ Americans has only grown...
Can You Sue For Cyberbullying?
Today’s digital world offers a lot of convenience in communication, social media, and sharing content. Unfortunately, it also has its downsides. For many parents, one of the most frightening downsides is the risk of cyberbullying. Recently, someone asked if you can sue someone for cyberbullying, and if so, under what circumstances?
Recall Alert: Nissan
Nissan has recalled more than 165,000 vehicles across the United States and Canada. According to the recall notice, a spring inside the ignition switch could loosen or break, causing the key to move inside the switch. A loose or broken ignition switch could cause the vehicle to move from the ON to...
Fatal Occupational Injuries Incurred by Hispanic or Latino Workers in 2015
Hispanic or Latino workers are disproportionately more at risk of being injured or killed while at work. Check out this graph below for a comparison between injuries or deaths sustained by Hispanic or Latino workers vs all workers in the year 2015.