Los Angeles Law Blog
3 ways California motorcyclists can avoid accidents
Many motorcyclists choose an alternative way to commute because of the freeing experience and easy parking. Whatever your reason for riding all across the Golden State, practicing safe habits can prevent accident. Taking time to refresh or learn new skills, infusing...
Car safety tech doesn’t protect pedestrians
If you’re a pedestrian in California, you know you face significant risks when sharing the road with vehicles, whether walking in a crosswalk or across a city block. Many people may assume that the advancements in new vehicle technology might reduce those risks, but...
Do you know the warning signs of cyberbullying?
In the past, bullying was usually limited to the playground or school hallways. While still hurtful, most kids were able to escape their bully as soon as the school day came to an end. Today, escaping from school bullies isn't quite as simple. You've likely...
How does inattentional blindness change your perception?
California drivers face many dangers on the road. Some are unavoidable. Others are. Distracted driving often falls into the latter category. But did you know that some types of distracted driving are unintentional? Most types involve decisions that drivers make a...
Construction site slips, trips and falls are serious
Pratfalls are a staple of comedy. Slips, trips and falls might seem hilarious in the movies. There is nothing funny about a mishap that happens on a construction site. United States Bureau of Labor’s statistics reported that almost 3 million people were hurt on the...
3 ways to protect your child from cyberbullying
In this digital age, not only are adults using technology day in and day out for both professional and personal use, but children are also learning how to use digital tools at a very young age. So, it’s crucial to keep in mind that anytime your child is using a...
What is a non-compete agreement?
When you are onboarding at a new company, it is important to understand the paperwork that you are signing. Many employers require new employees to sign a non-competition agreement when they join on for work. Non-competition agreements are not illegal and they do not...
Are drivers held liable for autonomous vehicle accidents?
Most motor vehicle accidents stem from driver error. Yet, assigning fault in collisions involving autonomous vehicles is not so easy. While operators often face fault, their liability can depend on whether they exhibited negligence or not. And on occasion, system...
Christa Ramey discusses George Floyd’s death and the arrest of police officer Derek Chauvin case on Court TV
Christa Ramey shares her thoughts on the George Floyd case and whether the officers involved should be charged with first-degree, second-degree, or third-degree murder.
Are hard hats effective?
A hard hat may seem like a piece of plastic that can be uncomfortable to wear, but the use of the safety gear on construction sites can help save lives. They seem like they cannot possibly stand up to the many risks in this industry, but they are much stronger than...
