California has some of the busiest and most crowded roadways in the nation, and with busy roads and growing communities comes a need for increased road construction. For these reasons, you may encounter work zones frequently when you travel the state by car. You would...
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Can a minor vehicle collision cause major brain damage?
Motor vehicle crashes are among the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries. Even the sudden jolt from a seemingly minor rear-end collision could result in TBI. The level of recovery depends on the severity of the injury. If the negligence of another motorist...
Much-needed Modifications to California’s COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act
The COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 and the COVID-19 Small Landowner and Homeowner Relief Act of 2020, signed by California Gavin Newsom nearly two months ago, resulted in significant changes to landlord-tenant laws. Help for Tenants and Landlords The objective of...
What elements must a contract contain?
Contracts come up in many areas of life, but a contract is only useful if it is legally valid and and enforceable. To create a contract that you can legally enforce, you need to ensure that it contains the right wording and that you sign it under the right...
Can a third-party push you out of a deal?
Businesses work best with agreements in place, but how the law sees contracts is what can really matter. You may have gone into great detail on every inch of fine print, but it’s not worth much if your deal doesn’t hold up. Businesses work best with agreements in...
Should wildfires spark air quality concerns in workers?
There are plenty of worries that come with wildfires. The path of destruction can leave a long trail of sorrow, but those in the wake aren’t the only ones suffering. The blazes across the West Coast can turn the very air into a serious health hazard for those that...
What vehicle insurers don’t tell the customer
What comes to mind when you envision a vehicle crash? Vehicle damage and personal injury likely occupy the first two thought bubbles. What about the money you have to pay after your insurance company pays its part? What about your medical bills? Will you be fully...
When trucks ride the line on dangerous equipment
Sharing the road with large trucks isn’t always easy, but things become downright dangerous when big rigs experience equipment failure. While there are systems in place to catch catastrophes before they happen, someone’s negligence could make an accident unavoidable....
What’s the difference between a periodic rental agreement and a lease?
When renting an apartment or home, you will usually have some type of agreement with the property owner. A common misunderstanding is that a periodic rental agreement and a lease are the same things, but these are two distinct documents. It is necessary to understand...
Cognitive distraction: Unfocused drivers cause more accidents
When a driver is behind the wheel, the main priority should be driving safely. Unfortunately, there are many things that can take a driver’s focus off the task at hand, leading to dangerous levels of distraction. Research shows that even a moment or two of distraction...
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