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Legal Help Articles Contributed by Alexander Napolin Esquire on Automobile Accidents, Personal Injuries, Serious Accident Injury, Work Injuries, Wrongful Death, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, and Other Consumer Concerns.
“How long does workers comp take in California?” is the most common question I hear from injured workers at our first meeting, right after they ask whether they will get their benefits at all. If you have typed how long does workers comp take California into Google, you already know the search results run from…
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“Can I be fired while on workers comp in California?” is one of the most common questions I hear from injured workers. Getting fired while on workers comp in California sits at the intersection of at-will employment and the state's most powerful anti-retaliation statute. The short answer: yes, your employer can fire you, but not…
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If your workers' comp claim was denied in California, I want to tell you the single most important thing first: a denial is not a decision. It is a position taken by an insurance adjuster. It has no legal force until a workers' compensation judge says it does. And in many cases, the denial itself…
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Millions of Southern Californians climb into Uber and Lyft vehicles every single day — heading to work in downtown Los Angeles, catching rides home from Gaslamp in San Diego, or getting picked up after a night out in Long Beach. Ridesharing has become as routine as driving, but many passengers have no idea that a…
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Southern California's typically dry climate makes rainy days particularly hazardous for drivers. When infrequent showers hit areas like Los Angeles, Orange County, or the Inland Empire, roads quickly become slick from accumulated oil and debris. This sudden change often leads to a surge in auto accidents, as motorists fail to adapt their habits. According to…
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Slip and Fall Accidents Statistics Pertaining to Workplace Accidents
Slip and falls are accidents that take place at home, at work, in restaurants, grocery stores and many other public areas. Sometimes these are caused by bad shoes. But most times, these accidents are caused by another’s negligence. These accidents make up the most common causes of personal injury claims. This article aims to provide…
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Heat Stroke, Exhaustion: How to Prevent Hot Car Child Deaths
One of the most devastating times in any parent’s life is when he or she loses a child. Especially if that loss could have been prevented. Here is south California, there have been lots of hot car child deaths. According to the National Safety Council, 24 Children died after being left unattended in hot cars,…
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Common Personal Injury Claims Questions Clients Ask Napolin Law Firm
Napolin Law Firm has an expert team that handles hundreds of personal injury cases each year from victims all over California. A lot of our clients come to us with a lot of questions and uncertainties about what it means to file a personal injury claim. When clients call us, we schedule them for a…
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Shocking Statistics of Emergency Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents do not always involve just ordinary consumer cars. Emergency vehicles, fire trucks and police cars also get in many accidents. Road fatalities are 4.8 times more likely to occur for emergency vehicles. The reason for that is that these emergency responders have to drive at fast speeds. Statistics involving Emergency Vehicle Accidents Ambulance…
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Understand How Driving with a Pet Increases Car Crashes
Do you have a pet? Do you drive around your neighborhood and freeway with it? Well, if you do, you are creating a car accident hazard. In America, more than 43 million homes have a pet. More than 80% of those drive without any safety restraints. Only 16% use adequate safety restraints while driving. It…
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South California Traffic Congestion Car Accident Injury Attorney
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, congestion fatalities increased by 7% in one year. That is an increase from 3,387 to 3,623 deaths. Not only that but in California alone, there is at least one death every 0.1 mile traveled. These are the statistics we live with. That is why driving in traffic…
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The Various Ways Children Have Swimming Pool Accidents
Summer time calls for plenty of pool parties. During the summer, there are more children out of school and lots of them swimming during the heat. As much fun as that is, it gives rise to swimming pool accidents. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides that at least 10 people drown to death…
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Legal Advice for Traumatic Brain Injury in South California
You can suffer a traumatic brain injury in various ways. About 1.4 individuals suffer from a traumatic brain injury every year. You can suffer a brain injury after a car accident, a slip and fall, sports or negligence. Brain Injuries are very difficult to see, realize and prove. To receive compensation for your injuries –…
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Rush Hour Driving in California Increases Probability of Auto Accidents
You might be thinking that car accidents happen when people are driving fast. You are wrong. Accidents happen most when you are driving at low speeds. That is, rush hour driving. 1 in 4 car crashes happen in rush hour. Morning and evening rush hours are very dangerous times to drive. The reason for that…
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Learn How Night Driving Increases The Risk of Car Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, you are three times more likely to have a fatal crash due to night driving. Almost 50% of of traffic deaths occur at night. Familiarity of the road does not decrease your chances of an accident at night. More than 40,000 people are killed in crashes at night. So…
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Burn Injuries Explained: Causes, Types and Statistics
No one likes to be burnt. They can be small and just inconvenient. Or very serious, painful and life threatening. Different things cause painful burns, sometimes lead to long and difficult recoveries. Burn injuries can occur on parts of your body or your entire body. These can be very severe. Sometimes burn injuries cause disfigurement…
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Learn the Signs of Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
There are more than 15,000 nursing homes in America. The California Association of Health Facilities provides that there are 1250 nursing facilities in California alone. Out of the 39 million people that live in California, 400,000 are cared for in these facilities. Nursing homes are supposed to be safe places to care for our loved…
Read More...What is Abatement of Security Premises Liability
Abatement of Security Premises Liability – So exactly what is abatement of security and how could it play into your premises security case? If you Google this unusual term you will come up with nothing. When it was raised by a very capable attorney in one of my negligent security case assignments I found out…
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California Automobile Accident Sudden Emergency Excuse
California Automobile Accident Sudden Emergency Excuse – You're waiting at a stop light at an intersection on your way home from work. You are suddenly rear-ended by a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The next thing you remember is waking up in the hospital. The serious injuries you have sustained require surgery.…
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Butte County Fire Lawsuit
Can You Benefit From A Butte County Fire Lawsuit? Have you or a family member been hurt in the Butte County Camp Wildfire? Contacting Butte County Fire lawyer for a free consultation can help you understand your legal options going forward. Napolin Law APC offers free initial legal consultation for those seeking a Butte County…
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Southern California Fire Lawyers
Southern California Fire Lawyers Seek Compensation From PG&E A Northern California fire started in the morning of November 8, 2018 and overtook the town of Paradise in twelve short hours (timeline here). The Norcal fire probably didn't start as a wildfire. Preliminary evidence supports allegations that PG&E, the utility running the power in Northern CA,…
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Paradise Camp Fire Lawyers
Paradise Camp Fire Lawyers Seek Recovery Under Negligence Theory Against PG&E The wildfire started November 8. 2018 and overtook the city of Paradise within 12 hours (read timeline here). Named Camp Fire, it probably wasn’t started by a camp fire at all. Preliminary evidence supports allegations that PG&E, the utility running the power in Butte…
Read More...Las Vegas Shooting Victims Remember October 1
Napolin Law Joins Las Vegas Shooting Victims One Year Later. Las Vegas Shooting Victims Remember October 1 – The national trauma continues from the unprovoked attack against the Las Vegas shooting victims at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on October 1, 2017. One year later, many mourn the loss of loved ones, and survivors continue…
Read More...Las Vegas Shooting Victims Lawyers Argue Case in Federal Court
UPDATE: Federal Judge Panel Denies MGM's Motion to Centralize Route 91 Shooting Lawsuits MGM's request to centralize the litigation of up to 22,000.00 lawsuits has failed despite strenuous effort by MGM to keep shooting victims out of state court. The Joint Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, or JPML for short, ruled in a written order against MGM…
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Pivotal Hearing Las Vegas Shooting Victims Case
Las Vegas Shooting Victims Lawyers Bring Motion in Las Vegas US District Court. Attorneys for victims of the Las Vegas Shooting will appear in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas next Friday, September 21, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. The hearing is on the Victims' Motion to Remand the Cases back to State Court, according to Alexander D.…
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