Posts by Alexander D. Napolin, Esq.
What You Need To Know About Hit-And-Run Accidents
California Hit-And-Run Accident Facts & Tips A hit-and-run crash occurs when a driver responsible for a vehicle collision leaves the scene of the collision before exchanging necessary information, offering aid to injured parties, reporting the crash, or communicating with authorities. These incidents often have serious consequences, ranging from extended road delays to the death of…
Read More...Suffering Driving Anxiety Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, more than 37,000 people die in car accidents in America every year. And Auto an additional 2.35 million others were injured or disabled in car crashes. Going through such accidents is very difficult and can build up trauma. The psychological effects should never be undervalued. More…
Read More...Can You Recover For Lost Earning Capacity In California?
Recovering For Lost Earning Capacity In California Many are aware that they can recover for medical bills and lost wages under a Workers’ Compensation claim in California. However, did you know that it is also possible to recover for lost earning capacity as well? In this blog we will explain the difference between “lost wages”…
Read More...Best Driving Strategies to Avoid Car Crashes
Develop the following Habits to Avoid Auto Accidents Best Driving Strategies – Car crashes happen for all sorts of reasons. The accident statistics are staggering. Usually it is a combination of unfortunate circumstances that lead to a collision. To lessen the chances that you will fall victim to an accident out on the streets, we…
Read More...Can An Employer Be Liable For Employee Exposure To Asbestos?
What Is Asbestos? The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines Asbestos as “the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion.” Asbestos has been widely used for a variety of practical applications, including pipe insulation, floor tiles, building materials, and brakes…
Read More...How to Tell that You Need a Workers Compensation Lawyer in California
Do You Need a California Workers Compensation Lawyer for Injury Claim Benefits? Many workers in California are aware that if they are injured on the job that they will be covered under Workers Compensation. Unfortunately, many employees become injured and do not know how to correctly pursue a workers compensation claim in California. Sometimes when…
Read More...Benefits Of The “No-Fault” System In Workers’ Compensation
Why The “No-Fault” System Is Crucial To Workers’ Compensation You were injured while on the job. As a result of your treatment you incurred medical bills and also lost wages while you were missing work during recovery. You’d like to file a Workers’ Compensation claim with an attorney to try to obtain a settlement that…
Read More...Complex Legal Issues of Electric Scooter Accidents
Have you seen electric scooters roaming around the city lately? Electric scooters fill Los Angeles and many other cities in South California. People are loving these scooters because they provide an alternative to transportation that is convenient, cheap and fast. Electric scooters travel up to 15 mph. Companies like Bird and Lime brought these motorized…
Read More...How The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine May Support Your Claim
The Duty To Take The Plaintiff “As You Find Them” How does a preexisting condition affect your accident injury claim? What if the defendant argues that you already had the injuries you claim were sustained from the accident? Cornell’s Legal Information Institute defines the Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine, also referred to as the Eggshell Skull Rule,…
Read More...Types of Injuries that you can recover for in California Workers Compensation Claims
What Constitutes a Work Related Injury in California California workers’ compensation law requires that the injured worker prove that the injury arose out of and occurred in the course and scope of employment. Once the connection between employment and the injury is established, the California injured worker is entitled to benefits. The following are the…
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