While the California courts allow anyone to take legal action on their own, as long as they are not acting as executor, trustee, or agent (all of whom must be represented by attorneys in court), this decision is highly discouraged. Many downplay the need to hire a personal injury attorney without realizing the advantages they … Read more
WHAT WE’RE READING By James Romoser on Aug 18, 2022 at 10:12 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: James Romoser, The … Read more
A former insurance agent has been arrested for allegedly taking part in a scheme that saw him steal multiple victims’ identities in order to open a “fraudulent insurance agency”, the California Department of Insurance said on Thursday (August 18). Francis Okyere, 70, was previously licensed as an insurance agent in Westlake Village. He is also … Read more
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Burnout. Compassion fatigue. Shifting student expectations. Uncertainty surrounding course modalities. These are concerns we’ve been hearing about for a while now when it comes to faculty well-being. It’s no secret that the state of education is changing, along with the responsibilities and experiences of faculty. Of all the recent changes … Read more
As drivers on the road in Texas, we will likely be near a big rig during our travels. Houston is a major truck transportation hub, so it is no surprise that we have to share the road with huge commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, that means we also have to worry about accidents with trucks, especially those … Read more
Aug 16, 2022 Reports of sexual violence in American schools have been steadily increasing in recent years. A recent Washington Post article provided data from the U.S. Education Department which confirmed that reports of sexual assaults at elementary, middle, and high schools increased sharply between 2015 and 2018. Can School Consent Programs Help Reduce Sexual … Read more
Pedestrians, drivers, passengers and even bicyclists can have their entire world turned upside down when a negligent driver causes an accident. Stopping, exchanging information and ensuring no one is severely injured is the responsible thing to do. Unfortunately, some people choose to flee the scene of an accident. This leaves victims with no one to … Read more
While electric scooters are a convenient urban transportation method, they can also be extremely dangerous. In 2020, scooter accidents were responsible for over 25,000 ER visits, many of which resulted in serious injuries. Scooter riders can prevent many accidents by following proper safety regulations. Riah Greathouse of Greathouse Trial Law, a personal injury attorney in … Read more
Filing a personal injury lawsuit can be stressful, and you may have many questions about how the process works. Generally speaking, a case is not filed immediately, and your attorney will first try to negotiate a resolution of your claim. However, if negotiations are not productive, or if you must file to avoid missing your … Read more