Posts by Alexander D. Napolin, Esq.
California Workers Compensation System Development
California Workers Compensation History California Workers Compensation System Development – The laws that comprise California’s current workers’ compensation system developed over time. The origins of the system trace back to the industrial revolution in the late 19th century. In addition, as mass production and factories increased, many workers fell victims to employers’ disinclination to take responsibility in…
Read More...Are Motorcycles Actually That Much More Dangerous Than Cars?
And If So, What Can A Cyclist Do To Stay Safe? Many who are not already licensed motorcycle riders have at least entertained the thought of riding one. They are cheaper and more fuel efficient than cars and are often seen maneuvering through dense lines of vehicles while others are trapped in traffic. The most…
Read More...Undocumented California Workers Compensation Legal Rights
Undocumented California Workers Compensation Legal Rights Undocumented California Workers Compensation Legal Rights Allow Claiming Industrial Injury Compensation and Medical Benefits. Illegal immigration, particularly from Mexico, has been an issue in the United States for many years now. With a changing executive and a changing legislature, the governments stance on immigration policy fluctuates from hostile to ambivalent. To…
Read More...Everything You Need To Know About California DUI’s
California DUI: Knowledge Is Power Safety Each day in the United States, nearly 30 people die as a result of a drunk driving collision. That equals out to approximately one person every 50 minutes. In 2010 alone (which is the most recent year on which data has been recorded), damages and deaths related to DUI…
Read More...CA Workers Compensation Return to Work Supplement Program
CA Workers Compensation Return to Work Supplement Program CA Workers Compensation Return to Work Supplement Program – California Labor Code Section 139.48 implemented through Senate Bill 863 created a $120 Million fund for a Supplement Program called Return to Work (RTW). The RTW fund was created to provide aid for workers whose disability benefits are extremely…
Read More...Accident Injury Lawyer Talks Prop. 22
Employee or Independent Contractor? How Prop. 22 May Affect Your Claim On November 3rd, 2020, California voters voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22 which claimed 58.56% of the vote. What about this bill fostered such fervent support? And how, if at all, could it affect your Workers’ Compensation claim? Before we can answer these questions, let’s…
Read More...Understanding the Legal Liability in Lane Splitting Accidents
Motor cyclists have long been allowed to split the lane with auto vehicles to avoid traffic. You are driving in the freeway and all of a sudden, you see a motorcycle accelerating next to you in the same lane. Although motorcycles share the lanes with other vehicles for years, it only became legal in 2017.…
Read More...Workers’ Compensation FAQ
Questions? We’ve Got Answers. For the average person, the field of workers’ compensation is entirely foreign to them until they sustain a work-related injury. Once an injury does occur, many without the right guidance are forced to educate themselves quickly on this complex legal field while simultaneously worrying about their physical recovery. This can soon…
Read More...What You Need To Know About Hit-And-Run Accidents
California Hit-And-Run Accident Facts & Tips A hit-and-run crash occurs when a driver responsible for a vehicle collision leaves the scene of the collision before exchanging necessary information, offering aid to injured parties, reporting the crash, or communicating with authorities. These incidents often have serious consequences, ranging from extended road delays to the death of…
Read More...Suffering Driving Anxiety Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, more than 37,000 people die in car accidents in America every year. And Auto an additional 2.35 million others were injured or disabled in car crashes. Going through such accidents is very difficult and can build up trauma. The psychological effects should never be undervalued. More…
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