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When talking about civil claims, a statute of limitations is a time limit imposed on plaintiffs that requires them to file their lawsuit within a defined period. If you wait beyond that time, your opportunity to make a claim could be gone forever. Most personal injury...
Allegations of sexual assault often come down to a matter of “he said/she said” since such assaults don’t typically have witnesses. Juries and judges must look at other evidence to determine who’s telling the truth. Certainly, no one wants to be falsely accused of...
In California cities with a considerable Roman Catholic population, the issue of clergy sexual abuse fills the news from time to time with shocking stories. While both men and women have come forth, one group that remains largely hidden in this crisis is black...
California is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, including Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology. Unfortunately, some students eager to receive a higher education could become victims of sexual assault....
Sexual harassment in California is higher than the national average for both men and women. Sexual trauma often causes long-lasting detrimental effects on a person's mental health, relationships and quality of life. PTSD The development of PTSD in victims of sexual...
A bipartisan bill that is awaiting a vote in the California State Legislature could make it easier for the victims of childhood sexual abuse to hold their abusers and those that aided them or concealed their abuse accountable. Assembly Bill 452, which is also called...
Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can leave survivors with lasting psychological effects. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common mental health conditions that result from this crime. If you or someone you know has been sexually...
Residents of Pasadena and other areas of California may want to learn more about a new bill that was signed by the governor. Assembly Bill 506 will mandate background checks for those working with children. Staff and volunteers of youth service organizations are now...
Current laws allow sexual assault victims to file a lawsuit within a decade of the date of the assault or within three years of the date the victim discovered that an illness or injury resulted from the assault. According to existing law, this limitation pertains to...
Knowing the possible psychological impacts of sexual abuse is important to protect your mental health if you become a victim of sexual harassment or assault in California. A common misconception is that you can only experience psychological harm from assault or rape,...
He actually persuaded me not to settle because he believed that we had a great case. So we took the case to trial and he fought like crazy for me. And we won! It was a really good experience —well, as much as it can be for a lawsuit — and I’m very happy I went with them. I’ve been really blessed to have him as my attorney, so I recommend him whenever I can.”
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He actually persuaded me not to settle because he believed that we had a great case. So we took the case to trial and he fought like crazy for me. And we won! It was a really good experience —well, as much as it can be for a lawsuit — and I’m very happy I went with them. I’ve been really blessed to have him as my attorney, so I recommend him whenever I can.”
review by Daniel M.
He actually persuaded me not to settle because he believed that we had a great case. So we took the case to trial and he fought like crazy for me. And we won! It was a really good experience —well, as much as it can be for a lawsuit — and I’m very happy I went with them. I’ve been really blessed to have him as my attorney, so I recommend him whenever I can.”
review by Daniel M.
