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Construction work is inherently dangerous and puts workers at risk of serious injury on the job, even when safety protocols and regulations are strictly followed. There are many hazards that come with the occupation, such as the risk of electrocution, being struck by falling objects, exposure to toxic chemicals, falls and unsafe equipment. And although workers are covered by worker’s compensation, there are monetary caps on benefits that an injured worker can receive. [...]

When people think of car accidents, they usually consider physical injuries but not mental ones. What many people do not realize is that motor vehicle crashes can have a psychological effect in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder.  PTSD does not occur after every crash, but certain accidents and other factors increase the chances that someone will suffer mentally. The symptoms can vary from mild to severe and, if they affect daily life, [...]

A lot of business people take pride in sticking to their word, but when it comes to contracts, is a verbal promise really enough to be legally enforceable? That’s a question that many small business owners have, especially when they know the people they do business with. And the answer to that question can be critical because a broken promise can lead to significant financial losses. That’s why small business owners need to [...]

https://youtu.be/jDA4wV1Rz_E As learning pods have become increasingly popular, attorney Christa Ramey of Ramey Law, P.C., discusses the legalities of inviting a tutor into your house and the safety precautions that parents should take.

It’s mid-August and plans for the upcoming school year are still largely uncertain. Much of California will begin the school year with online distance learning instead of in-person instruction. But things could change at any time – and not necessarily for the better. If you have a child in school, you likely realize that there are difficult tradeoffs with any decision school districts and state government make. And while you are keeping an [...]

There are many reasons to avoid litigation. Litigation can be extremely expensive, time-consuming and can also ruin valuable business relationships. This is why, in certain circumstances, parties experiencing conflict may choose to go with arbitration rather than litigation. According to the Superior Court of California, arbitration can be binding or non-binding and involves an arbitrator deciding the outcome of a particular case rather than a judge and jury. What are the benefits of arbitration? In [...]