Why Do You Need A Lawyer After an Auto Accident?
After an auto accident, you may be wondering whether to hire a personal injury lawyer or take on the insurance company on your own. While you aren’t obligated by law to hire one, a personal injury lawsuit is a complex and technical situation. This is because the insurance companies will do everything in their power […]
Read MoreWhere Do Most Slip And Fall Accidents Occur?
With more than ten years of experience representing slip and fall injury victims in Anaheim, California, our Long Beach slip and fall accident at Eldessouky Law can say with great confidence that these accidents can happen anywhere. No two slip and fall accidents are the same, nor are the injuries or the circumstances surrounding their cause. […]
Read MoreI Have Been Bitten By A Dog And Want To Pursue Financial Recovery
Being bitten by a dog can be a terrifying experience and an extremely expensive one when you require long-term medical care for your injuries. Even if you have been bitten by a dog you are familiar with, including one that belongs to a friend, family member, or neighbor, that does not exclude them from being […]
Read MoreGet the Help You Need for Bicycle Accident Injuries in Long Beach
Bicycling, while a great way to exercise, commute, or enjoy the beautiful California weather, is still a very dangerous activity in Long Beach. While drivers are supposed to be sharing the roads with bicyclists, as they are considered vehicle drivers who must follow the same laws as other drivers who are behind the wheel, they […]
Read MoreShould My Employer Pay Me For Drive or Travel Time?
Employees are often unsure of what constitutes paid travel time and what falls under unpaid commuting time, and rightfully so as the specifics of which is which can be confusing. When you work in a position where the line is blurred, it is possible that you are leaving money behind, simply by not knowing exactly […]
Read MorePedestrian Fatalities Are the Highest In The State of California
Despite city planning and upgrades that include safe walking paths, additional crosswalks, and pedestrian education materials, the State of California ranks highest throughout the nation in pedestrian deaths, accounting for 867 last year; 130 of which occurred in Los Angeles alone. Throughout the country, there are more than 70,000 pedestrians injured each year, and the […]
Read MoreHow Can I Tell If I Am Owed Overtime Pay?
Most California employees are entitled to overtime pay unless they are exempt employees, who typically work in salaried positions — who are not paid an hourly wage. The State of California has strict overtime wage and hour laws that must be followed by employers. When they are not, either by their misunderstanding of the laws […]
Read MoreEmployment Law: Medical Leave
How Long Can I Be on Medical Leave in California? The short answer is, it depends! If your Medical Leave fall unders one of the sections below, you may be limited to those dates. However, this does not mean you must be terminated if you exceed those days. There are different sets of state and […]
Read MoreEmployment Law: Disabled Employees
Commonly Misunderstood Rules for Disabled Employees in California The California Fair Employment and Housing, or FEHA, offers more protection to our state’s employees than the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, provides, as the verbiage extends well beyond the latter’s coverage. Since California laws differ from the federal version, misunderstood rules for disabled employees […]
Read MorePersonal Injury: Distracted Driving
A New Leader in Motor Vehicle Accident Causes: Distracted Driving Distracted driving has been admonished by federal and state administrations who are describing the behavior as the new drunk driving. The comparisons between distracted driving and impaired driving are palpable, with a remarkable link being that they are both completely preventable! Distracted Driving Statistics Throughout […]
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