| Read Time: 8 minutes | Livestock

How Are Livestock Responsible for Car Accidents?

Most people do not expect to encounter a cow or sheep on the road. When this happens, a driver might not have time to brake to avoid hitting the animal. In areas where farms, ranches, and livestock are common sights, there is a risk that livestock will make it onto the road and cause serious crashes and injuries. Below...

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What Does a Livestock Accident Lawyer Do?

Following a car crash, most people will call a car accident attorney for help. These attorneys handle claims resulting from many types of collisions, including those on the highway or at intersections. However, if you crashed into an animal that a rancher allowed onto the road, who do you call? Can any car accident lawyer handle this type of...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Nursing Homes

Does California Allow Cameras in Nursing Homes?

Placing a loved one in a nursing home can be a complex and emotionally charged decision. Making this decision puts our loved ones and us in a vulnerable position. The increased care and attention aging individuals need can make a nursing home the only option. Under the best circumstances, we hope the nursing home facility will provide our elderly...

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Can You Put a Camera in an Assisted Living Facility in California?

Each state has its own regulations on whether or not the installation of cameras in an assisted living facility is legal. Some states require you to notify the nursing home that you are installing one, while other states do not require any notification. In California, you can install a camera in a resident’s room under certain circumstances. Are Cameras...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal Injury

How Much Compensation Can I Get for an Eye Injury in California?

Eye injuries can be devastating, no matter how minor they are. Your eyesight can be damaged or permanently lost. In addition to any physical pain, there is accompanying emotional trauma. Understandably, prospective clients want to know, How much compensation can I get for an eye injury in California? Unfortunately, no set number or range applies in these types of...

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How to Ask a California Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility for an Incident Report

We put a lot of trust in nursing homes and assisted living facilities when they are taking care of our loved ones. Nursing homes have a lot of responsibilities, and most perform their work admirably. Unfortunately, not every nursing home or assisted living facility operates as it should. At the very least, nursing homes need to be transparent about...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Auto Accidents

What Happens If You Crash a Leased Car in California?

Leasing a car is a popular option for many consumers because it typically lowers your monthly payment amount and lets you drive a new car more frequently. People who lease should familiarize themselves with their lease agreement and insurance provisions in the event of a collision. What happens if you crash a leased car in California? The overall claims...

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Does the Type of Animal Affect a Bite Injury Claim?

California law takes animal bites seriously. Depending on the circumstances, you can recover compensation for the damages caused by an animal bite. You may wonder, Does the type of animal affect a bite injury claim? California law treats liability for animal bites differently, depending on the type of animal and the owner’s knowledge of the animal’s behavior. Below, the...

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How to Get a Copy of a Death Certificate in California

Losing a loved one is always extremely difficult. But when you know or believe that your loved one’s death resulted from another’s negligence, it only adds frustration to your grief. However, through a wrongful death case, you and your family might be able to recover meaningful compensation that—although it won’t make up for your loss—could ease the financial burden...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Auto Accidents

What Happens if You Crash a Rental Car in California?

Getting into an accident in any vehicle is stressful. However, things get even more complicated if you’re in a rental car accident. Even if you were partially or wholly at fault for the accident, you might not be on the hook for all of the damage to the car. Whether you’ll have to pay for the rental car damage...

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