Owning a small business comes with a sense of pride and personal investment. You built something from the ground up. You weathered slow seasons, made payroll work, and probably put in more weekends than you care to admit. For many business owners, the company is not just a job. It represents a …
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Office Building Liability: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
If someone gets hurt on someone else's property because of neglect, the law requires the owner to be held accountable. Safety at office buildings relies on both landlords and tenants maintaining their roles. Tenants must keep their rented rooms safe and tidy while landlords care for the building’s …
Hours of Service Regulations: How Driver Fatigue Contributes to Truck Accidents
Researchers found that truck driver fatigue was implicated in 13% of the crashes between trucks and other vehicles. This is disheartening because collisions between trucks and other vehicles cause much more catastrophic injuries than crashes between two vehicles of roughly the same size. When a …
What are Your Rights Following a Workplace Injury in California
No matter the type of workplace or industry, a worker should expect to become ill or injured at any time. Business owners do everything possible to protect their employees, but accidents happen. Additionally, some employers take advantage of their workforce and fail to follow state and federal …
Protecting Your Business from Premises Liability Claims
Establishing and maintaining a business is often part of the American Dream. Working for yourself, building a legacy, and growing your company can be challenging, and you often must open a brick-and-mortar office or retail location as part of your business model. At the same time, these facilities …
Coping with Financial Stress Following a Car Accident
Let’s be real. Nobody plans on getting into a car accident. One minute you're driving, maybe listening to your favorite song, and the next thing you know is that your world gets turned upside down. Suddenly, you're dealing with doctors, insurance companies, and a mountain of bills. It can feel like …
