Yearly Archives: 2020
What is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement in California?
Losing someone you care about is heartbreaking, especially when it is a wrongful death caused by someone else. Under California law (California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.30), eligible family members of the deceased victim can bring a wrongful death suit against the at-fault parties to get justice and economic support. During such a… Read More »
What You Need to Know About California Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
In the fall of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 51 into law which is essentially the California Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements. The legislation bars companies and organizations from resolving most types of employment law claims through forced arbitration. The bill is strict — it even includes the possibility of criminal penalties… Read More »
Are Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Enforceable in California?
Did you or your loved one sign a nursing home agreement containing a pre-dispute, mandatory arbitration clause? If so, you may be wondering if the nursing home arbitration agreement be enforced? The answer is it depends on the specific circumstances — a forced arbitration clause may be binding, but only if specific conditions are… Read More »
Four Tips for Negotiating a Severance Agreement in California
What is a fair severance package in California? This is a question we get a lot at our Oakland law firm. Leaving a job is never easy but when you do you may have to negotiate a severance agreement in California. Whether it is due to a lay-off, corporate restructuring, or differences in vision,… Read More »
Was Your Auto Accident Caused By a Dangerous Road Hazard? What You Need to Know
Most car accidents are caused by driver error. By some measures, driver negligence is responsible for approximately 90 percent of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States. Of course, that figure still leaves a significant gap. So why do the other accidents occur?
Difference Between a Wrongful Death and Survival Action Claim
Nothing is more traumatic than the loss of a loved one. While a wrongful death claim can never truly make things right, it does allow family members of the deceased an opportunity to receive justice, accountability and financial support. There is also a similar (but distinct) type of legal action called a survival action… Read More »
Evictions and Tenants’ Rights During Quarantine
The biggest question tenants have during the COVID-19 quarantine is, “What do I do if I cannot afford the rent?” The State of California recently enacted a moratorium preventing landlords from filing evictions based on nonpayment of rent. That means, if you cannot pay your rent at this time, the landlord will not be… Read More »
Premises Liability Claims: Who Can Be Held Liable for an Accident at a Public or Government Building in California?
Were you injured on public property in Northern California? If so, you have the right to bring a premises liability claim to seek financial compensation for your injuries-but there are some special rules and regulations that apply. Most likely, your case falls under the California Tort Claims Act (CTCA). Here, our San Francisco premises… Read More »
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
Losing a loved one is devastating. A preventable death can take a spiritual, emotional and financial toll on a family. While nothing can ever truly make up for such a heartbreaking loss, a civil wrongful death claim allows close family members of the loved one to get accountability and financial support. Below, our San… Read More »
When is Doctor Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice?
When you seek professional medical care, you reasonably expect you will receive an accurate and timely diagnosis. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis remain serious problems. According to AARP, as many as 20 percent of serious medical conditions are initially misdiagnosed by medical professionals.
