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I’m sorry to hear about your accident. Slip and fall accidents are very common and can result in serious injuries. When these accidents are caused by the negligence or carelessness of a property owner, it is common for the victims to seek compensation for their injuries. Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. suffer injuries from falls every year. Many die every day, mostly elderly, from falls. Although falls are common, not many lawsuits are filed over falls. Of those lawsuits, only a few are resolved successfully in court. One reason is that slip and fall cases can be …

I’m so sorry to hear you were injured on a job site. Construction workers are exposed daily to dangerous conditions, and they must take safety precautions for themselves as well as their coworkers. Sadly, about 10 percent of construction workers each year experience an injury that requires time off work. It is the responsibility of employers to provide compensation for those injured employees. When a worker is harmed during a roof collapse, he or she may experience numerous injuries. The severity of the injuries typically depends on how close the workers was to the roof or other falling objects at …

A Los Angeles City Council committee is exploring ways to more closely monitor Uber and Lyft drivers at the local level. The move comes after three L.A. woman who said they were sexually assaulted by men posing as Uber drivers filed a lawsuit against Uber, claiming that the company did not do enough to warn them. Officials with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation said that the explosive growth of ridesharing companies has been very fast and hard for the city government to keep up with. They also say that the companies are unregulated and that there has been increased …

No, employers are now prevented from using credit scores and credit histories in making hiring decisions in most cases. California is the seventh state in the U.S. to ban credit checks by employers. Many other states are considering similar laws. It’s been estimated that about 60 percent of companies in the U.S. use credit checks as a factor when hiring. This number has been on the rise over the past several decades. Although the law prohibits most businesses from relying on credit checks during the hiring process, they aren’t prohibited in all circumstances. If the credit check is a necessity …

Millions of Americans use rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to reach their destinations. The companies are growing annually and have quickly become a permanent fixture in the U.S. transportation business. However, many riders of Uber and Lyft, as well as parents of young people who use Uber and Lyft, are becoming concerned about safety. Earlier this year, a college student in South Carolina was murdered after she got into a vehicle that she assumed was her Uber ride. In addition, stories abound across the country of rideshare drivers assaulting passengers, primarily intoxicated female passengers. Rideshare drivers with Uber …

I’m sorry to hear about your discrimination. Discrimination against an employee on the basis of genetic information is illegal. That type of discrimination is far less common than discrimination based on other factors, such as race, age, or gender, but it does occur. Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 makes discrimination based on genetic information illegal. According to the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, an employer can never use genetic information to make an employment decision, because genetic information is not relevant to an individual’s current ability to work. This prohibition applies to employment actions like hiring, …

A lawsuit against Uber that was filed in Los Angeles alleges that nine people were sexually assaulted by fake drivers over a two-year period. The lawsuit claims that the company did not do enough to prevent the assaults. Three women filed the lawsuit, all of whom are listed as Jane Does. The women claim they were raped by people who were posing as Uber drivers to pick up passengers. The lawsuit claims that the company failed to warn them and other customers about fake drivers who were targeting women in the area who were drinking, despite being warned by law …

I’m sorry to hear that you were injured on the job in Los Angeles. You should speak with a Los Angeles workplace injury attorney. You have the right to be compensated following an on-the-job accident. An attorney can help advise you on the best course of action to take after your accident. Employers in California are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees. Workers’ comp is an insurance program that will compensate workers who are injured on the job. Normally, workers’ compensation pays for an injured employee’s medical expenses, any permanent disability that may have occurred, and a …

I’m sorry to hear that you were in an accident in an Uber in Los Angeles. The use of rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft has exploded in Los Angeles in recent years. Rideshare companies are generally cheaper and more convenient to use than traditional taxis. However, there are risks involved anytime a rideshare is used. Normally, Uber drivers have only limited insurance coverage, which may or may not cover your accident. Many drivers do not have commercial policies. Drivers for Uber are hired only as independent contractors, not employees, which means Uber as a company is not responsible for …

Nursing home residents are protected by both federal law and state law. Unfortunately, this does not stop many nursing homes from mistreating their patients. If that occurs to a loved one of yours, you should speak to an attorney. Nursing home residents have the right by law to have visitors during reasonable hours. They also have the right to control their medical treatment and their care, which includes learning about costs and treatment options. They can complain to their facility about poor care, or to local or state authorities. They have the right to privacy. They have the right to …

Brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children. Brain injuries are serious in any individual, but children are more susceptible to brain injuries than adults. Every year, almost half a million children are treated in emergency rooms for brain injuries. Any time a child has an injury to the head, there is a possibility of trauma to the brain. In some cases, the injury is immediately apparent, while in other situations symptoms may not arise for hours, days, or longer. Some common symptoms of brain injuries include headaches, nausea, sensitivity to noise or light, dizziness, fatigue, …

I’m so sorry to hear about the compression fracture. Compression fractures occur when the bones in the lower spine break because of trauma. They are sometimes called vertebral compression fractures. They are most common in elderly people and individuals with cancer. Another common cause is trauma, such as from automobile accidents or falls. If spinal bones have been fractured, there are several symptoms that could develop, depending on the severity of the break. There could be pain in the lower back, numbness or weakness in the back or the legs, urination issues, or even paralysis. Typically, after a serious accident, …