Criminal consequences for committing certain crimes can be far-reaching in New York. The most obvious consequences include incarceration and fines, and these are the penalties that defendants tend to really focus on when fighting for their rights. But there is another consequence that many defendants overlook: The damage that a criminal conviction can do to your reputation. Even if you do not care what other people think of you from a purely social standpoint, these convictions can affect many other aspects of your life. When exactly...Continue Reading...
In Louisiana, all drivers are required to carry liability insurance on their vehicles. If you are operating a vehicle and are involved in an accident and do not have liability insurance coverage on that vehicle, you are considered uninsured and you will be barred from recovering the first $15,000.00 of bodily injury damage and the first $25,000.00 of property damage under Louisiana's No Pay No Play statute - even if you are not at fault for the accident. The No Pay No Play statute applies to the driver of the vehicle. In other...Continue Reading...
In the event of a bicycle accident and injury, the cyclist may be able to make a claim for compensation for the harm suffered. This can be done through a personal injury claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company. The amount of compensation that may be awarded will depend on the severity of the cyclist’s injuries and the amount of financial losses incurred. A bicycle accident lawyer can help to ensure that the cyclist receives the maximum amount of compensation available.Oftentimes,...Continue Reading...
Being injured by a drunk driver can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. The physical and emotional pain can be overwhelming, and the difficulties created by the accident can be difficult to navigate. However, the law provides several ways to seek justice and compensation for your injuries. Aside from the usual steps to take after an accident in California, knowing how to take the right steps after being injured in a drunk driving accident is essential if you want to secure the best possible outcome. One such step is contacting one...Continue Reading...
A rideshare service, such as Uber and Lyft, is a great alternative to driving yourself to a destination. However, there is the possibility of being involved in an accident. One of the most significant setbacks to being involved in a rideshare accident is that the company does not own its vehicles and does not manage a fleet of cars. All rideshare vehicles on the road belong to private car owners, who are considered independent contractors. Rideshare companies provide advanced technology that connects a driver and a passenger seeking a ride...Continue Reading...
As school ramps up in Southern California, be prepared to see a lot more yellow school buses filling the streets. Unfortunately, during the summer months, a lot of drivers seem to forget what it means to drive safely around buses. This puts children at risk and increases the risk of a serious accident.At DeWitt Algorri & Algorri we’ve seen bus accidents that have left drivers, families, and students devastated. We believe that victims of vehicle accidents deserve fierce, aggressive representation by lawyers who care. That’s why...Continue Reading...
Sexual harassment is a problem in many different types of workplaces. The tech industry, in particular, is often in the news for toxic work environments that give rise to the unlawful treatment of employees. Silicon Valley tech companies like Google and Apple have faced their share of sexual harassment allegations over the past few years. In one of the biggest cases from 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued game developer Activision Blizzard for sexual harassment. Women at the company claimed male employees...Continue Reading...
California residents may have great weather and sunny beaches, but they also have the second-highest capital gains tax in the world. Only Denmark has a higher capital gains tax. Californians also have the highest combined state and federal income tax rates in the United States. Because of this, many native Californians are either moving to neighboring states (like Nevada) or considering it. Others are taking advantage of a Nevada Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor Trust, otherwise known as a NING Trust. As a method of reducing California’s...Continue Reading...
