Tag Archives: California
Hospitals Are Hazardous Workplaces
Typically, when one thinks of a hazardous work environment they may think of construction site or manufacturing plants. But not many would think of a hospital as a dangerous place for its employees. Unfortunately, recent findings show that hospitals are in fact one of the most hazardous places to work. According to an online… Read More »
MICRA: CHANGES ON THE HORIZON?
Since 1975, Californians have dealt with the limitations on non-economic damages in health care provider litigation, as provided for in California’s “MICRA” (Medical Injury Cooperation Reform Act of 1975) legislation. The $250,000.00 “cap” includes all damages for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and similar non-economic damages. Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and… Read More »
Reading iPhone Maps While Driving: Is It Ok?
We all know that looking at your phone while driving is extremely distracting and that we shouldn’t do it. Ever. But using your phone as a GPS, glancing at the map every once in a while to make sure you’re on the right track, is inevitable and permitted (even though it may not be… Read More »
Driving in the Rain
Southern California is not getting lots of rain this winter season; but like any other weather condition, when it does rain, that rain has an effect on road conditions. Cooler weather and wet roads significantly increase the chances of an auto accident. There are some extra precautions you should take while driving in moderate… Read More »
Kid Ink Comes to Riverside
The popular and unique rapper Kid Ink is making a stop in Riverside, CA, on April 8. The artist will be at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium at 6 p.m. for a concert. Ever since the release of his first signed mix tape in 2011, Kid Ink has gained popularity and has essentially “done it… Read More »
Riverside St. Patrick’s Day Party
In Riverside we just had our Charles Dickens Festival. What fun it is each year! But now, like a wee leprechaun sneaks up on a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, St. Patrick’s Day is sneaking up on us. Get out your green clothing and get ready for the celebrations—Riverside has… Read More »
Unintentional Injury Leading Cause of Death For Many Age Groups
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control releases the 10 leading causes of death in the United States. As a wrongful death attorney in Riverside, California, I’m always keeping track of this data in order to analyze trends and the impact on our local community…. Read More »
Five Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Riverside, California
Ah, Valentine’s Day in Riverside, California: love is in the air, pink and red decorations adorn restaurants, offices, and flower shops, and Cupid flies around the town. Okay, maybe Cupid hasn’t been spotted yet this year, but Feb. 14 is almost here. As the day approaches, many begin to worry as to where they… Read More »
Jean-Simon Serrano named a 2014 Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the Third Year in a Row
Jean-Simon Serrano Jean-Simon Serrano has been named to the Super Lawyers’ 2014 Southern California Rising Stars list, an honor awarded to no more than two and a half percent of attorneys in Southern California each year. This is the third consecutive year that Mr. Serrano has been awarded this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson… Read More »
Amazing College Race for a Scholarship in Riverside, CA
In the past decade, there is one charge in particular that seems to be steadily rising: college tuition. According to CollegeBoard, total charges at a public, four-year institution (with room and board) rose more rapidly between 2003 and 2014 than they did over the two decades preceding. If you are a student looking to… Read More »
