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Apr
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...
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Apr
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 felony. The offense of sexual battery is often referred to as sexual assa...
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Apr
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, you...
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Apr
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...
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Apr
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...
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Apr
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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Apr
The city of Santa Barbara is busy year-round, making it challenging for residents to travel to work. Given Santa Barbara’s scenic views, restaurants, and outdoor activities, it is no wonder that traffic congestion increases substantially during the summer months. Although the cit...
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Apr
If you have ever dealt with unwanted sexual advances or a supervisor’s crude joke, you understand the distress caused by sexual harassment. In a recent poll, 40 percent of women admitted to being victims of sexual harassment at some point. Always unwelcome, sexual harassment in t...
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Apr
A felony is a serious crime that is accompanied by imprisonment, steep fines, and, in some cases, paying restitution to the victim. Just being charged with a felony does not automatically make you guilty of the crime. In many cases, the accusations against you may be completely u...
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Apr
If you have ever been in an accident, you’ve likely have had to file an insurance claim. The insurer likely requested a host of details about your personal injury, which probably made your head spin. You likely find the process tedious, having to submit endless amounts of documen...
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