Are Car Manufacturers Liable For Accidents In Los Angeles?

Are Car Manufacturers Liable For Accidents In Los Angeles?

Li - November 28, 2022

While driver error and negligence are the most common causes of car accidents, defective parts and poor design are overlooked causes. For example, faulty brakes, gear shifts, and wipers can cause collisions, injuries, and death as much as a distracted driver. If a product fails and causes injuries, the manufacturer, product designer, or any party that caused that defect is liable for your emotional losses, financial experiences, and property damage. That said, how does that work? Who can you sue? How much can you get? Here's what our presc…

What Happens In California Disability Discrimination Lawsuits?

What Happens In California Disability Discrimination Lawsuits?

Li - November 26, 2022

Disabled employees are a "protected class" under  California employment law . What this means is that  employees cannot be discriminated against for the reason of their disabled status . Disabled employees cannot be refused to work, fired, suspended, have reduced pay, or denied accommodations. However, just because a law states disabled employees can't be discriminated against doesn't mean there aren't terrible employers who will do it anyway. When this happens, you have the option to sue your erring employer and claim da…

How Much Is Your California Plane Accident Claim Worth?

How Much Is Your California Plane Accident Claim Worth?

Li - November 23, 2022

When a negligent accident happens, the responsible parties are liable to pay you or a deceased loved one for the financial and emotional losses. However, most people opt to take an insurance payout even if it doesn't amount to the losses the beneficiaries experienced. If you don't know how much your claim is worth, you might end up accepting an unfair payout that doesn't compensate you for what you and your family have gone (and will go) through. That said, how can you tell you're being lowballed? How exactly are airplane accid…

Do You Have A Wrongful Termination Claim In Los Angeles?

Do You Have A Wrongful Termination Claim In Los Angeles?

Li - November 22, 2022

California has an extensive list of illegal reasons to fire employees. Most of it even covers at-will workers who bosses can fire at any time. If you are fired for unlawful reasons, you might be eligible to file a  California wrongful termination claim  and collect damages. That said, what counts as wrongful termination in California? Who can sue? How much can you get from suing your employer? Here's what our experienced  Los Angeles wrongful termination law attorneys  have to say about it: When Employers Illegally Fire Employees In Los An…