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Apr
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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Apr
Not all car accidents involve collisions between two cars. 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, loose or flying cargo from other motor vehicles, misplace...
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Apr
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, among w...
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Apr
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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Apr
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 California criminal defense attorneys, this is the easiest question for us to answer. No, you shou...
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Apr
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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Apr
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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Apr
Schools are supposed to be a safe haven and a 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...
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Apr
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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Apr
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. Genera...
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Apr
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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Apr
Discrimination at work is when you're treated differently because you belong to a particular group. The law calls it being part of a protected class. These protected classes include ethnicity, race, age, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or...
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