If you have to make the difficult decision to place your elderly loved one in a California nursing home, you may be concerned about the level of safety and care your family member will receive while there. One way you may wish to ensure that he or she is treated properly is by placing […]
What are the rules on camera use in nursing homes? Read More »
Two years ago Jahi McMath was pronounced dead. Despite overwhelming evidence that Jahi McMath does not meet the criteria established under California law for brain death, the State of California and County of Alameda have refused to acknowledge Jahi’s humanity and continue to deprive her of the civil rights provided to all living persons under
Federal Lawsuit Filed To Deem Jahi McMath Alive Read More »
Today’s question comes from Marvin in the East Bay who asks: “I was recently tasered by the police when I had not done anything wrong. They were going to arrest some other dude and when I said I had nothing to do with anything I got tasered. I didn’t threaten anybody and I had nothing
Wrongfully Tased by Police. What Are My Rights? Read More »
With public transportation, you probably feel like you’re going to get where you’re going safely. That may be the case most of the time, but it’s still possible to get in accidents while on a bus or train.
Pedestrian vs. bus accidents: You can seek compensation Read More »
Kim M from Pacific Heights asks ” I want to get my daughter a gift card for the holiday but I have heard that they have fees and expiration dates that can result in the card losing most or all its value. What is the law regarding these gift cards?” Kim, gift cards
What is the Law Regarding Gift Cards? Read More »
It’s not very often that you go a day without hearing about a car accident somewhere in town. They’re common, but that doesn’t mean they need to happen. Dangerous and negligent drivers need to be kept off the roads to prevent injuries and deaths from taking place. If you’ve been in a car accident,
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Mr. Dolan, My college age son came home from college for the Thanksgiving Holiday and went out with a bunch of friends. He isn’t a smoker, but one of the boys he was with had an E-Cigarette and he wanted to try it. He has never used one before. This was a brand new device
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According to Distraction.gov, California is one of many states in the nation that has enacted a handheld ban for mobile devices while drivers are operating their vehicles. This ban includes cell phone use for calls and texts. In response to these laws, many companies have begun to manufacture and market hands-free systems that allow drivers
Study: Voice activated systems in cars may be distracting Read More »
Getting into a bicycle accident can happen suddenly. You may get bumped from behind by a vehicle, passed by a car that gets too close and forces you off the road or could even be hit in a head-on collision. Drivers don’t always prepare for cyclists on the road, and that can make cycling dangerous.
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This week’s question comes from Kimmie L: “Wet weather recently has led to the steps and stairs at my apartment entrance to be slippery. I fell and ended up at the emergency room. Is my landlord responsible?”
Is A Landlord Responsible For A Person Slipping And Falling On The Apartment Stairs? Read More »
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