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Pursuing Compensation After a Car Fire in California

justice4you November 22, 2022

A car fire can be a frightening experience, especially if it occurs after a crash and you are still near the fire or even stuck inside your vehicle. Not only can you suffer a burn injury, but you may also inhale smoke and other toxic fumes. There may be nothing you can do to stop the fire. If your vehicle caught fire and you suffered an injury, you may be able to pursue compensation. Call our Sacramento-based vehicle accident lawyers today. We offer a free legal consultation, and there are no upfront fees. Below, we discuss why car fires occur and what your legal options may be after it happens. Medical treatment for burn injuries can be extremely expensive, so

Renasant Bank Data Breach

justice4you November 14, 2022

NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Renasant Bank, Overby-Seawell Company, or Breckenridge IS, Inc., contact the Arnold Law Firm at 916-777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here. On or about October 28, 2022, Overby-Seawell Company (“Overby” or “OSC”) on behalf of Renasant Bank (“Renasant”) sent a Data Breach Letter (“Breach Letter”) to customers of Renasant informing them that their names, addresses, and loan numbers had been stolen by hackers in a data breach. The data breach took place starting on or around May 26, 2022, but the Breach Letter does not specify when the data breach ended or if it ended. According to the Breach Letter, on July

What if My Employer Breaches an Employment Contract?

justice4you November 9, 2022

A lot of companies require employees to sign a contract that establishes the terms of employment. These contracts apply to both parties. This means your employer is also bound by the contract. If he or she fails to uphold his or her end of the agreement, you may be able to recover compensation for the damages you incur. Talk with our knowledgeable employment lawyers in Sacramento to learn more about your legal options. The consultation is free, and there are no upfront fees. Below, we discuss the types of employment contracts and what damages may be available if the contract is breached by your employer. What Are the Types of Employment Contracts? Employment contracts can be written, verbal or implied.

Is Jaywalking Legal In California?

justice4you November 4, 2022

Yes, jaywalking is legal in California under the Freedom to Walk Act. Signed into law on September 30, 2022, the Freedom to Walk Act effectively decriminalizes safe mid-block crossings, making it legal for pedestrians to jaywalk in many situations. The law officially went into effect on January 1, 2023. This significant change impacts both drivers and pedestrians across the state. Understanding how the new law affects pedestrian rights and accident liability is crucial, especially if you are involved in a collision. With jaywalking now legalized under certain conditions, pedestrians may be less likely to be found partially at fault for a crash, potentially strengthening injury claims. Below, our Sacramento accident attorneys break down how California’s updated jaywalking law could impact

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.