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Month: December 2017

5 Most Common Causes Of Death During The Holidays That Are Wrongful Death (And How to Deal With It)

Although the holiday season is a joyful time of year that is functionally synonymous with happiness, exciting gift-giving and gift-receiving, and delightful family gatherings, let’s not be naive to think that tragedies don’t happen during the holidays. In fact, they do. And they happen quite a lot. Here at Licata & Yeremenko, A Professional Law Corporation, we encourage all our…

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4 Most Dangerous Products To Avoid During This Year’s Christmas Gift Giving

Sure, when you buy a Christmas gift for your loved ones and family members, you only have good intentions. But thousands of Americans end up being injured or even dead after using products that they receive for Christmas every year. That’s why our product liability attorneys encourage California residents to think twice before purchasing the following products and, if you…

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Workplace Bullying Vs. Harassment

While some employers may treat bullying and harassment as the same conduct, it is actually not the same thing. They are both illegal and problematic behaviors with key differences. It is important you learn about them and how to handle this negative conduct with the help of an experienced California workplace harassment attorney. Employers should implement bullying and harassment policies…

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The Impact Of Minimum Wage In California – Going Up 50¢ In 2018!

The minimum wage in California is supposed to increase to 50¢ by January 1st, 2018. The ultimate goal is to reach $15 an hour by 2023. While this is good news, it can also decrease job availability. Some small businesses are already planning to charge customers more and layoff many employees. These are some hard decisions to make but the…

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California Anesthesiologist Charged With Murder Of Patient

A Los Angeles anesthesiologist was recently charged with the death of a patient from overdose and arrested by the Beverly Hills police. Apparently, a 71-year-old patient was administered sedation medication before surgery and he has also injected a lethal dose of Demerol in the recovery room, which caused his death after going into cardiac arrest. Dr. Stephen Kyosung Kim, 53,…

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Know Your Rights As A Whistleblower

If you want to file a claim against your employer, it is important you learn your rights. There are legal ways to protect yourself from retaliation. A California whistleblower lawyer can tell you in more detail the areas of protection you are entitled to as a whistleblower in California. Protection Against Retaliation Sometimes claims are covered by more than one…

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California Attorneys File Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Pg&E For Causing Wildfires

Many attorneys throughout California have already begun investigating the causes of the historic wildfires. A suit has been filed against Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on behalf of 50 fire victims who suffered significant damages. The suit includes wrongful death, property damages, loss of possessions, medical costs, among other things. Although no amount of compensation can restore everything lost,…

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Holiday Shopping Liability

With the holidays upon us, many people become anxious about the dangers of holiday shopping. From defective products, identity theft, assaults, and crowded conditions, holiday shopping can be brutal! On top of that, carrying several bags in unsafe conditions such as dim walkways and holiday spills can lead to dangerous slip and fall accidents. But who is liable for these…

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How Important Is Expert Testimony In Medical Malpractice Cases?

Medical malpractice cases may not always involve medical errors. Sometimes other professionals such as medical technicians can hurt a patient. In such cases, the testimony of experts is crucial to determine whether the doctor or medical technician provided the necessary medical care. Medical professionals who fail to follow an appropriate standard of care should be liable for the injury the…

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