Spousal Support, commonly referred to as Alimony, is when the court makes an order for one party of a family law case, to pay the other, a monthly dollar amount to help that party support themselves after a separation. While there are many misconceptions out there about spousal support in California, mainly related to gender, the court has a pretty clear process for someone to request the court make an order for spousal support. There are clear and defined aspects the court, specifically the Judge, will consider and weight when they are tasked...Continue Reading...
A slip and fall can be a very serious form of an accident. A slip-and-fall is the legal term for an accident that can occur when a person slips, trips or falls resulting from adangerous or hazardous condition on another’s property. There are several ways in which a slip and fall accident can occur. Some of these accidents are the result of:A wet floor such as spilled liquids, ice, or snow.Abrupt changes on the floor such as uneven pavementsPoor lightingOther hidden hazards, such as unexpected holes on the groundWhile most people have...Continue Reading...
Car Accident in the Inland Empire Results in Fatal InjuriesThe Press-Enterprise reported the final outcome of the case of Michael Dwayne Hughes, in a recent article. The 34-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison after a massive accident that resulted in the death of three people. Hughes was under the influence on the night of January 8th, 2013 when he broadsided a PT Cruiser that turned in front of his car. As a result of going 63 miles per hour in a 55 zone, and breaking suddenly when the PT Cruiser made an illegal left turn...Continue Reading...
A woman recently died after a car crashed into her on the early morning of October 18th, reported The Press-Enterprise in an online article. The crash was reported just after 1 a.m. on Mountain View Avenue and Base Line. The driver that hit the woman drove off but police soon caught up with him and were able to arrest him. Police records indicate he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run. The woman was taken to the hospital due to her serious injuries, but despite medical professionals care, she later died....Continue Reading...
In California, an individual who is injured due to someone else’s negligence is entitled to collect compensation from the person who hurt them. In order to collect the compensation to which he or she is legally entitled, the injured individual can file a personal injury claim. Successful personal injury plaintiffs can recover a variety of different types of compensation (referred to as damages), depending on the types of losses they suffered.For example, damages awarded in personal injury cases in California often include:Compensatory Damages: Compensatory...Continue Reading...
In California the Probate Courts handle both the process of Guardianship and Conservatorship. The process is essentially pretty similar with one main difference. Both processes at the court entail a Petitioner asking the court to make an order that gives them control of another person. These powers can be for the ability to make decisions for the person alone, of their “estate” (finances, personal and or real property of both persona and the estate. The easiest way to differentiate the two is the age of the person needing to be controlled....Continue Reading...
Most motorcycle riders are aware of the importance of wearing a helmet, especially in the event of a motorcycle crash. It’s important that you understand the laws surrounding helmets, as well.In California, all motorcyclists are required to wear helmets that meet federal safety standards. In fact, California is what’s known as a universal helmet law state, meaning everyone on a motorcycle—regardless of age—must wear a helmet.Helmets for Drivers and Passengers on MotorcyclesIn California, both drivers and passengers must...Continue Reading...
On October 22nd City News Service published an article on the Press-Enterprise local news feed about a suspected impaired driver who caused a head on crash, law enforcement stated. The article reported that the automobile accident was reported at about 2:30 am on Saturday on Country Village Road in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County. Law enforcement’s statement simply stated that the initial reports had the accused drunk driver traveling north on County Village Road and then drifted over the center lane into on-coming traffic that was traveling...Continue Reading...
