Apr

How Can You Tell If You’re in a Verbally Abusive Relationship?

Name-calling, put-downs, or other belittling behavior can be alarming signs of a verbally abusive relationship. Verbal abuse is just one component of emotional abuse, which targets an individual's emotional and psychological well-being. A verbally abusive partner, spouse, o...

07

Apr

I Got Injured on Private Property, What Should I Do?

California premises liability law requires property owners to keep the premises safe and warn visitors about any hazards on the property. Whether it be the result of a wet floor, cracked step, or bunched carpet, it is estimated that floors and flooring materials contribute to ove...

07

Apr

Steps to Take If You are Arrested for a Felony DUI

In a recent five-year period, there were over 9,000 total DUI arrests in Santa Barbara County. Being charged with a DUI is a serious offense in the Golden State, subject to jail time, steep fines, license revocation, and having to attend an alcohol treatment program. Under Califo...

07

Apr

What Kind of Damages Can You Demand in Your Truck Accident Case?

If you have been in a truck accident, you may experience serious injuries, leaving you unable to work and take care of yourself. Instead, your time will be consumed by medical appointments, forcing you into debt to get the care you desperately need. In 2022, the United States was...

07

Apr

What Role Do Witnesses Play in a Car Accident?

In 2022, California experienced 143,476 injury crashes. Given the high number of crashes and injured persons, it is safe to say that motor vehicle accidents are far too frequent in the state. The events preceding an accident can be complex, involving various parties and acts that...

07

Apr

Ethical Considerations in Auto Accident Law

Attorneys are expected to act morally and ethically in a given situation, maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism. To practice law in any discipline, it is important that a lawyer understands acceptable conduct and the type of behavior that must be avoided...

07

Apr

Latest Trends in Auto Accident Claims

A car accident can affect more than just a person’s finances, impeding an individual’s ability to maintain steady employment, perform household chores, and live a normal life. Lately, there has been an increase in the number of auto accident claims, with injury victims suffering ...

07

Apr

Defending Clients Accused of Sexual Assault

If you are facing sexual battery charges in California, you likely feel overwhelmed. The California legislature has laws prohibiting sexual battery, with offenders being charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony. The offense of sexual battery is often referred to as sexual as...

07

Apr

The Long-Term Impact of a Felony DUI Conviction

It is estimated that each year, over 100,000 drivers are arrested for a DUI. Under the California Vehicle Code §23550 VC, a DUI is considered a felony if the motorist has four DUI convictions in a ten-year period, among other circumstances. If you have committed a felony DUI...

07

Apr

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take to Resolve in California?

If you have ever filed a personal injury claim, you likely had to wait weeks to hear back from the insurance company. If your claim was approved, you may have ended up waiting several weeks before receiving a settlement check. While the process may have seemed prolonged, insuranc...

07

Apr

What is a DUI Felony?

Whether it’s your first offense or a subsequent one, being issued a DUI is a serious matter, punishable by imprisonment, fines, and the loss of driving privileges. While driving under the influence is usually charged as a misdemeanor, there are certain situations in which it may ...

07

Apr

What if I Am Partially at Fault for An Accident in California?

A state’s laws regarding liability will determine how much compensation an injured party will receive. In states that practice modified comparative fault, a plaintiff will be barred from recovery if he or she is determined to be more at fault than the defendant in an accident. Ca...

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How Can You Tell If You’re in a Verbally Abusive Relationship?

I Got Injured on Private Property, What Should I Do?

Steps to Take If You are Arrested for a Felony DUI

What Kind of Damages Can You Demand in Your Truck Accident Case?

What Role Do Witnesses Play in a Car Accident?

Ethical Considerations in Auto Accident Law

Latest Trends in Auto Accident Claims

Defending Clients Accused of Sexual Assault

The Long-Term Impact of a Felony DUI Conviction

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take to Resolve in California?

What is a DUI Felony?

What if I Am Partially at Fault for An Accident in California?

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