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. […]