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In California, you are 28 times more likely to be in a motorcycle accident than any other motor vehicle accident. This is even much more common in South California, where motorcycle fatalities and deaths increase. Why Motorcycles have a higher probability of traffic accidents There are many reasons and factors that increase the likelihood of…
Read More...At Napolin Law Firm, we offer everyone calling an opportunity to consult us for free. Our Free Consultation policy is a very important and valuable tool for accident victims to learn about their options and understand their claims. Why do we do this? Because we understand the stress and anxiety that goes on after sustaining…
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California Workers Compensation Industrial Injury Defined
Defining California Workers’ Compensation Injury California Workers Compensation Industrial Injury Defined – An industrial injury is any incident that an individual faces resulting in his/her suffering from a medical condition or need for medical treatment due to any exposure or incident at work. It does not have to be anticipated by the employer in order for the…
Read More...Eligibility Requirements For California Workers Compensation
Eligibility Requirements For California Workers Compensation – The law requires that companies hold industrial injury insurance for every single employee. The law applies to all employers who operate within California, no matter how small. It includes companies with even one individual. Some companies may qualify to maintain self-insurance under strict circumstances so long as it covers all legally…
Read More...California Workers Compensation System Development
California Workers Compensation History California Workers Compensation System Development – The laws that comprise California’s current workers’ compensation system developed over time. The origins of the system trace back to the industrial revolution in the late 19th century. In addition, as mass production and factories increased, many workers fell victims to employers’ disinclination to take responsibility in…
Read More...Whiplash From an Auto Accident is More Serious than You May Realize
Car Accidents and Serious Whiplash Injuries Whiplash From an Auto Accident – One of the most common forms of motor vehicle crash injuries is whiplash. Whiplash usually happens when you are in a vehicle and rear-ended by another vehicle. It is a serious injury that damages the soft tissues and muscular tissues in the neck…
Read More...The Increased Likelihood of Getting into a Motorcycle Accident
In California, you are 28 times more likely to be in a motorcycle accident than any other motor vehicle accident. This is even much more common in South California, where motorcycle fatalities and deaths increase. Why Motorcycles have a higher probability of traffic accidents There are many reasons and factors that increase the likelihood of…
Read More...Understanding Free Consultation in Accident Injury Law Firms
At Napolin Law Firm, we offer everyone calling an opportunity to consult us for free. Our Free Consultation policy is a very important and valuable tool for accident victims to learn about their options and understand their claims. Why do we do this? Because we understand the stress and anxiety that goes on after sustaining…
Read More...The Nature and Types of Late Appearing Car Accident InjuriesÂ
You are driving on the highway and suddenly, BOOOM, you were hit by another vehicle. Shocked, terrified, anxious and confused, these accidents cause various injuries that you may only see or appear later. That is the nature of trauma. Car accidents have a significant physical impact for everyone involved. Sometimes, occupants do not notice any…
Read More...Important Safety Tips to Avoid New Year's Eve Accidents
As the festivities continue, it is important to remember to stay safe during one of the most dangerous days to drive in a year: New Year’s Eve. It is a night where more than 100 people die. It has the highest fatality rate of any major holiday in the United States due to primarily drunk…
Read More...The Dangers of Christmas Day Driving in California
As Andy Williams sings about Christmas, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”. However, with the miraculousness and joy that comes with Christmas, there is a side that is often not talked about: car accidents. Christmas day driving can be dangerous as people rush to be with their families or go home, or even…
Read More...Learn the Forces behind Low Impact Auto Accidents
More than 50% of the cases the Napolin Law Firm are low impact auto accidents. Usually, it involves someone driving under 20 miles per hour and causing a fairly minor property damage. Having a low impact accident, however, does not mean people do not get injured badly. These accidents can cause varying types of injuries…
Read More...Trash Truck Accidents Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Claims
Have you ever looked at a trash truck, and thought it could cause severe injuries to you? You may think these trucks are only there to grab your trash, but they can really harm you if an accident takes place. Trash trucks are huge and heavy, their movement is not easy and have more blind…
Read More...Proving Lost Wages in Personal Injury Lawsuit in California
There is an aspect to car accidents and other personal injuries that people don’t know about. Lost wages as a result of injuries caused by auto and other types of accidents. Lost wages are part of damages that victims incur in a personal injury claim. When you are injured, you lose time from work and…
Read More...The Definition of an Employee for Workers Compensation
For the purposes of workers compensation, everyone is an employee except for independent contractors. That means, regardless of the way you received your employment, you are an employee and are entitled for workers compensation benefits. Who is an Employee for Workers Compensation Purposes? For the purposes of workers’ compensation, an individual is deemed an employee…
Read More...Understanding Uninsured Motorists Claims from a Legal Perspective
In a 2017 study by the Insurance Research Council, they found that 13% or 1 in 8 motorists are uninsured. In California alone, 15.2% of motorists are uninsured; making California be in the top 15 states with uninsured motorists. As an accident injury law firm, we receive many uninsured motorist claims. A Short Overview about…
Read More...Product Liability Claims of Vehicle Recalls in California
Especially in California, we have come to rely heavily on the use of vehicles for all types of transportation. And while they have come to be one of the most convenient means of transportation, they may have issues that could lead to devastating consequences, injuries and sometimes even death. Therefore, it is important to have…
Read More...Legal Insights For Families Filing a Civil Wrongful Death Claim
Do you know someone who wrongfully died due to another party’s negligence? As a decedent of the deceased, you are entitled to recover damages from your loss. To do that, you need to file a civil wrongful death claim with an attorney. An Overview of Wrongful Death Claims According to California legal conduct, a wrongful…
Read More...Understanding the Legal Liability in Lane Splitting Accidents
Motor cyclists have long been allowed to split the lane with auto vehicles to avoid traffic. You are driving in the freeway and all of a sudden, you see a motorcycle accelerating next to you in the same lane. Although motorcycles share the lanes with other vehicles for years, it only became legal in 2017.…
Read More...Common Dangerous Foods Personal Injury Claims
We live in a time where the world is a small place. We are exposed to so many things including foods. And while this is a great thing, it has exposed us to various dangerous foods that are harmful. But sometimes, food can be dangerous because it is contaminated or poisonous. In such case, we…
Read More...Legal Information on Crane Accidents Occupational Injuries
Crane accidents occur in manufacturing and construction sites. These industries use cranes that move large and heavy loads. And although technology has made cranes a lot safer for workers, accidents still occur. There still exists safety concerns for crane operators and others working around or near cranes. In America, more than 250,000 crane operators take…
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