07

Apr

Can I Appeal a Child Custody Ruling in CA?

Yes, you can appeal a child custody ruling in CA. Family courts in California do their best to ensure that their rulings or judgments are in the children's best interest. Occasionally, however, they can make mistakes. As a responsible parent, you are lawfully entitled to ap...

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07

Apr

Filing a Claim Against Uber or Lyft

If you have been in an accident involving a Lyft or Uber driver, suing the rideshare company directly may not always be an option. The main reason for this is that rideshare companies do not consider their drivers to be employees. Instead, they classify them as independent contra...

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07

Apr

What Happens If You Get Injured by Car Accident Debris?

Not all car accidents involve car-to-car crashes. Some collisions can occur due to road debris. Road debris is essentially anything that can endanger the safety of road users, such as fallen trees, exploded tires, fallen, or flying cargo from other motor vehicles, misplaced const...

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07

Apr

Steps to Take If You Are Being Sexually Harassed in The Workplace

If you have been sexually harassed at work, unfortunately, you are not alone. Approximately five million workers are sexually harassed in the workplace every single year, but 99. 8% of workers who experience workplace sexual harassment do not file formal charges. Likewise, of the...

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07

Apr

Child Custody Disputes During The Start of The Holiday Months

Families often spend the holidays together. For some people, the holiday months are the most exciting times of the year. But for others, it can be a significant source of stress. With divorced or separated couples, for instance, child custody disputes are fairly common. So how sh...

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07

Apr

Do I Need to Talk to The Police If I am Being Investigated?

Bamieh & De Smeth - Legal Topics - Should I talk to the police? from Realist Films on Vimeo. One question we frequently hear at Bamieh & De Smeth is, “Do I need to talk to the police, or should I talk to the police if I am being investigated for a crime? ” As experienced C...

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07

Apr

Who is Liable in a Rental Car Accident?

If you get into an accident in your rental car, you would handle any claims as you would any accident involving your own vehicle. You might be worried about paying for your injuries and other damages related to the crash. In most cases, this would depend on whatever insurance cov...

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07

Apr

Car Accidents on I5, The 101, and Any Other Major Highway Around Santa Barbara and Ventura

Santa Barbara and Ventura are among the most scenic cities in Southern California. Unfortunately, a lot of car accidents also occur in these places because of the highways and interstate that run through them. Different kinds of car accidents happen on highways and interstates, w...

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07

Apr

Are Schools Required to Report Sexual Abuse in California?

Schools are supposed to be a safe haven and second home for students. Sadly, these days, kids have to worry about bullies, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, shootings, and other terrifying incidents that should not happen in schools. Parents, guardians, teachers, or other responsible a...

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07

Apr

Can I Sue a Public Employee or Government Entity in CA?

Bamieh & De Smeth - Legal Topics - Can I sue a public employee or government entity? from Realist Films on Vimeo. Suing the government can be really tricky, but it can be done. First of all, what is the government? Are you talking about a county, school district, district att...

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07

Apr

How to Prove Negligence in an Auto Accident

To recover financial compensation for the injuries and other damages you suffered in a car crash, your attorney must prove that the crash resulted from another party’s negligence. Negligence refers to carelessness, recklessness, or failure to utilize reasonable care. Generally, a...

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07

Apr

Do You Need an Attorney If You Were in a Car Accident?

class="internal-video" Bamieh & De Smeth - Legal Topics - Do I need an attorney for my car accident? from Realist Films on Vimeo. Navigating the aftermath of any car accident can be difficult, confusing, and time-consuming. People often ask us if you need an attorney if you...

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