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Drunk Cycling: What You Need to Know

Whether you are the driver or the cyclist, accidents involving bike riders can be dangerous and nerve wracking. Although car accidents involving bike riders are usually deemed the fault of the driver, there are some instances in which the cyclist is responsible for the accident. One of those instances is when the cyclist is drunk. Here’s what you need to know about drunk cycling.

Drunk Cycling Is Illegal

Because a bicycle is still a vehicle according to Florida state law, you cannot legally operate a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol. The rules for bicycles are a bit different than the rules for drivers. A cyclist cannot be charged with a DUI unless their BAC is .10 or higher, whereas for drivers the legal limit is .08 BAC. However, a drunk cyclist can be charged with a DUI and therefore deemed responsible for an accident. [Read more…] about Drunk Cycling: What You Need to Know

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Before the Funeral: What You Need to Do in a Wrongful Death Case

When your loved one has been taken from this life too soon, there are a lot of emotions that can keep you from making headway on the business that has to be taken care of. Even for those who do not have a wrongful death case, making funeral arrangements and the like through grief can be difficult. Yet when your loved one was taken by the misconduct or neglect of another, there are several other things that need to be done before the funeral. 

Contact an Attorney

The very first thing you should do after you lose a loved one to wrongful death is to contact an attorney. An experienced attorney will be able to help guide you through the process of gathering medical records and getting an autopsy performed. They will also be able to represent you and file your case, as well as see it through to conclusion. Your attorney is your most powerful weapon, and you shouldn’t be afraid to use them. [Read more…] about Before the Funeral: What You Need to Do in a Wrongful Death Case

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Three Examples of Unsafe Premises Liability Cases

There are a number of different types of personal injury cases. One type of common personal injury case is premises liability. Premises liability cases may not be as cut and dry as you might think. Just because an accident happened on someone else’s property doesn’t necessarily mean that they are liable for your injuries. Here are three examples of unsafe premises liability cases to give you an idea of what types of situations are included.

Slip and Fall

The most common type of unsafe premises liability case is the slip-and-fall accident. If you slip and fall on a hazard that was not marked by the property owner or manager, you could be compensated for your injuries sustained during the fall. It must first be proven that the owner or manager of the property was negligent in not marking and being aware of the slip or trip hazard. [Read more…] about Three Examples of Unsafe Premises Liability Cases

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Three Types of Discrimination in the Workplace and What They Mean

The workplace is meant to be a place of fair opportunity. When that opportunity is jeopardized by something outside of your control such as age, sex, or disability, it constitutes discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination by and large is not permitted under California or federal law. Here are the three most common types of discrimination and how they are defined.

Age Discrimination

Discrimination due to an individual’s age is unlawful and should be reported to the appropriate authorities. The laws about age discrimination only apply to individuals age 40 or over. If you are denied a promotion, forced to retire, or otherwise discriminated against for your age, you have a case against your employer. [Read more…] about Three Types of Discrimination in the Workplace and What They Mean

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Three Things You Need to Know About Disability Discrimination in California

Both California law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allow for protection of people with disabilities. It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against individuals with a physical or mental disability. If you have a disability, here’s what you need to know about the law.

Protected Disabilities

A protected disability is any mental or physical disability that impairs your ability to function in one of several ways. Essentially, if your disability makes daily tasks difficult, it is protected under the law. This includes mental disabilities such as psychiatric disorders that can make it difficult to concentrate or learn. An employer cannot discriminate against these disabilities, even when making hiring decisions. If you are qualified for the job and are able to perform it with or without reasonable accommodations, the employer has to consider you for the job fairly. [Read more…] about Three Things You Need to Know About Disability Discrimination in California