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You lent someone money. You performed work for them. You sold them something. Or maybe you entered into a business deal based on a conversation and a handshake. Now they owe you money and refuse to pay. But there is one problem: nothing was ever formally put in writing. Can you still sue? In California, […]

You may be able to work a second job while receiving California workers’ compensation benefits. However, the answer depends on the type of benefits you receive, your doctor’s work restrictions, the duties of the second job, and how much income you earn. Working another job does not automatically end your entire workers’ compensation claim. It […]

Yes, you can sometimes be charged for a crime another person committed, even when you did not personally carry out the criminal act. However, simply being present when a crime occurs generally is not enough, by itself, to make you criminally responsible. California prosecutors may pursue charges under legal theories such as aiding and abetting, […]

Yes, you may be able to make a personal injury claim if you were injured while riding in an Uber or Lyft. However, rideshare accident claims can be more complicated than ordinary car accident cases because several drivers, insurance companies, and policies may be involved. The insurance that applies generally depends on who caused the […]

Civil lawsuits can become expensive. Attorney’s fees, court filings, depositions, expert witnesses, document production, and other litigation costs may continue to increase as a case moves toward trial. If your financial situation changes and you can no longer afford to continue your lawsuit, do not simply stop responding to your attorney or ignore court deadlines. […]

If you’re self-employed and suffer an injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may worry about more than just your medical bills. Missing work can mean losing clients, canceling projects, and watching your income disappear. Fortunately, being self-employed does not automatically prevent you from recovering lost income in a personal injury claim. Although proving lost […]

Mental health conditions can be just as serious and life-altering as physical injuries. If your job has caused significant emotional or psychological harm, you may wonder whether workers’ compensation benefits are available. The answer is that, in some cases, a work-related mental health condition may qualify for workers’ compensation. However, these claims often have additional […]

Your smartphone contains a tremendous amount of personal information, including text messages, emails, photos, videos, financial records, location history, and access to your online accounts. Because of the sensitive information stored on modern devices, many people wonder whether police can search their phone without permission. The answer depends on the circumstances. In many situations, law […]

Attending a free concert, community festival, farmers market, charity fundraiser, or other public event can be a great way to spend the day. But if you’re injured while attending, you may wonder whether you have any legal rights since you didn’t pay for admission. The good news is that the fact an event was free […]

Many people believe that once they sign a contract, they are automatically stuck with every term and have no legal options if something goes wrong. While signing a contract is a significant legal act, it does not always prevent you from filing a lawsuit or challenging the agreement. The answer depends on the circumstances surrounding […]