http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@goinglegal.com People are at liberty to act according to their own will but there are limitations to that freedom. There is a law that limits the freedom that people have in order to protect others from harm, as well as give others the security they are also entitled to... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_655058_18.html 02nd October 2008 There are bodies of water as well as other man made swimming pools where people go, aiming to have fun. Swimming in beaches, lakes, and pools is considered as a recreational activity among individuals, peers, and families. However, even when having fun, h... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_655056_18.html 02nd October 2008 If an employee exceeds the required number of working hours which require extra effort on his/her part, the employee will be entitled to receive an overtime pay, as a compensation for the extra hours the employee spent working. There are times when a p... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_655055_18.html 02nd October 2008 Nowadays, accidents take place even at the most unexpected times. Even if you are just walking home from the church, school, or grocery store, you might be unlucky and injured when involved in a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian accidents result to inj... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_655054_18.html 02nd October 2008 Auto accidents normally occur in various places and cause devastating results. A person can be at guard with his/her every move but he/she is still not safe from being involved in such incidents. Even if a person is cautious while driving, the other party... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_655053_18.html 02nd October 2008 Every qualified American worker has in some way or the other have dealt with the office of Social Security Administration whether in claiming some benefits like, old-age, survivors and disability. However, despite the constant dealings and transactions he... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654996_18.html 02nd October 2008 From among the varied areas of our Employment Laws, wrongful termination is, as always a constant issue that many employees face within the course of their employment. Despite all the safeguards and guarantees that the law has given the employee sector, m... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654990_18.html 02nd October 2008 “Los Angeles, California ranked as one of the least courteous city (where most road rage accidents happen), across major American metro areas”, a disapproving statement and damaging description of the city that has consistently appeared in various sur... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654976_18.html 02nd October 2008 Paralysis injury, a very regrettably serious damage that everyone wants to avoid or do not want to experience, ever. It is very devastating for one or for any member of the family to suffer an injury of this sort, which is so severe that it ends dooming o... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654966_18.html 02nd October 2008 Every year in the United States, a survey reveals that there are thousands of Americans suffering from episodes of acute or severe neck pain due to injury from accident involvement, intentional harm or on-the-job mishaps. With these, there are over a mill... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654961_18.html 02nd October 2008 Being disabled has many disadvantages and it is also a continuous suffering experienced by disabled people. In addition to the hardships that a person with disability is experiencing due to his/her physical condition, there are times when discrimination a... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654891_18.html 02nd October 2008 Litigation is concerned with a case filed in court by a plaintiff who is searching for a legal remedy to a dispute or question between him/her and the defendant. Persons Involved in Litigation There are two parties in litigation. The two parties ar... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654885_18.html 02nd October 2008 Today, individuals work hard in order to meet every day’s financial needs. It is hard to find a job wherein you will be able to apply your skills and get enough compensation for it. Naturally, once you find a job, employment contracts are necessary to p... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654878_18.html 02nd October 2008 In every state, there are various state benefits that qualified individuals are entitled to receive. These benefits may be in different forms like benefits for children, education, among others. California, like other states, protects the people in the... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654874_18.html 02nd October 2008 In the United States, vehicles are a necessity in life. Through it, the burden and the effort of going from one place to another are lessen. However, road accidents may happen on the road, which can be an instrument of death to others. Vehicular accidents... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654873_18.html 02nd October 2008 Positive view Motorcycles, as they are sleek, speedy, and of great utility, has grown its popularity especially nowadays where fuel costs have increased dramatically. People found great convenience in riding this transportation medium in going to and ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654092_18.html 01st October 2008 California construction industry accounted the country’s largest projects to break ground every year. In the same score, despite the sudden fall of the economy, large construction projects will continue to be built in California, according to constructi... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654060_18.html 01st October 2008 Escalator Accident Attorney’s observation: Escalators are safe, convenient and useful. However, how true does this observation go? Well, viewing its import in our busy lives, the observation has vestige of truthfulness, making it indeed believable. N... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654036_18.html 01st October 2008 For most of us, an injury to the ankle usually means a minor injury that we often neglect, as we conceptualize it as something that can fully recover in itself and in due time even without taking medical steps for it. But mind you, even how grave you perc... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654023_18.html 01st October 2008 Every year in the United States, a survey reveals that there are thousands of Americans suffering from episodes of acute or severe neck pain due to injury from accident involvement, intentional harm or on-the-job mishaps. With these, there are over a mill... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_654003_18.html 01st October 2008 California laws are clear about how consumer rights must be protected. When dealing with violations of consumer rights such as unfair competition, attorneys are usually consulted about five things. These are the types of wrongful conduct that fall under u... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648922_18.html 25th September 2008 A confidentiality agreement (also called nondisclosure agreement or NDA) is an agreement or contract wherein parties involve promise to keep the confidentiality of an information being disclosed during employment or any other type of business transaction.... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648918_18.html 25th September 2008 In the United States, there are many laws that protect employees. Labor law violations are considered a serious matter and are punishable by law. Employees must know what their rights are and how to assert them in the workplace. This helps them know when ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648915_18.html 25th September 2008 The Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the US government, which is responsible for administering Social Security, an insurance program that handles retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits. Its headquarters is in Woodlawn,... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648914_18.html 25th September 2008 In a city where the roads are so populous and busy like Los Angeles, chain accidents are a pretty common occurrence. An accident caused by one vehicle may affect many vehicles, and proving fault in this kind of accident may be a bit difficult. In many... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648911_18.html 25th September 2008 Road accidents happen most of the time. It may be prevented but as long as mistakes happen, which always do, accidents like a car collision or an auto crash cannot be totally wiped out. Auto crashes usually result from one or more mistakes made by some... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648731_18.html 25th September 2008 It is a fact that many employees rarely stays on only one job, they usually change jobs for various reasons. When an employee leaves work because of certain reasons that is when severance package negotiations come up. Severance package is a benefit for... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648727_18.html 25th September 2008 Employment Manual Having an employment manual is significant to both the employee and the employer. An employment manual, or sometimes called an employee handbook, contains detailed policies, procedures, expectations and guidelines that are implemented... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648717_18.html 25th September 2008 Shareholder Agreements A shareholders' agreement is defined as a pact between the shareholders of a company. It is sometimes referred to as a stockholder's agreement. Shareholders Shareholders are the owners of a corporation. They appoint direct... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648711_18.html 25th September 2008 People with disability are protected by both state and federal laws. In the state of California, there are existing states and federal laws that help ensure protection of the rights of people with disabilities. This article will discuss some of these laws... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_648705_18.html 25th September 2008 Human Rights is defined as the basic rights and freedoms that are entitled to all humans. Examples of rights and freedoms: • Social, cultural and economic rights This includes: - The right to work - The right to education - The righ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647290_18.html 24th September 2008 As gas prices are continuing to soar up, many people now prefer motorcycles as their mode of transportation. One of the reasons is that these two-wheeled motor vehicles are among the cheapest and most widespread forms of motorized transport. But, as th... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647289_18.html 24th September 2008 What is Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal cord injury or SCI is the damage to the spines that may result into losing vital body functions such as feeling or mobility. It damages the white matter or myelinated fiber tracts that carry motor signals and sensatio... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647288_18.html 24th September 2008 Construction sites are considered as accident-prone areas because of the dangerous equipment around and the work site itself. These accidents usually result to injuries and fatalities. Construction accidents are recorded as the third in rank for deaths... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647287_18.html 24th September 2008 There has not been a day in Los Angeles without traffic mishaps since September 2000, and vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the area. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, there have been 42,642 motor vehicle tr... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647285_18.html 24th September 2008 In the United States tort law, a slip and fall is a case or claim based on a person slipping or falling due to the negligence of a property owner. The fall may be caused by spilled liquid on the floor, ice or snow, a change in the texture or level of the ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647002_18.html 24th September 2008 We hear about vehicle accidents everyday on the news in Los Angeles. The fact is that accidents do happen even if you are very careful. Preventive measures can be taken to make sure that you at least did your best to make the roads of Los Angeles a safer ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647001_18.html 24th September 2008 Finding yourself in a situation where you feel like you need legal advice can be a bit overwhelming. In the event of being in need of legal counsel, finding the right trial attorney will increase your chances of getting a positive ruling in the courtroom.... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_647000_18.html 24th September 2008 What is Wrongful Death about? A wrongful death claim may be pursued when a life is lost due to the negligence of a person. The claim is usually filed in a civil action by the close relative of the deceased. The proceedings aim to provide the family with ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_646997_18.html 24th September 2008 Accidents Happen Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury claims. Car accidents can cause not just physical but emotional trauma to the victims. There are several contributing factors to these accidents, some of them are: • D... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_646994_18.html 24th September 2008 Brief History In the earlier era, the American society was shaken by deep depression affecting the country’s economic security. The most affected sector then was the seniors (old age) who have been struggling about their retirement after a long life... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_643785_18.html 22nd September 2008 According to various surveys, each year, an estimated 1.4 million persons in the United States sustain traumatic brain injury. 50,000 of these die. Another 5.3 million Americans currently live with disabilities. These were but sullen figures that are bot... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_643784_18.html 22nd September 2008 Since time immemorial, it has long been recognized under our (American) setting that employer-employee relationships can be severed at will of either party. This recognized practice has become a source of complications between labor and capital, where... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_643783_18.html 22nd September 2008 The opportunity to find, gain and hold employment without discrimination due to disability, color, nationality, race, religion, marital status, sexual preference, gender, or age is one of our recognized civil rights in America. These rights have been ensh... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_643782_18.html 22nd September 2008 Many people get perplexed in their permanent disability predicaments especially on the aspect of their pursuit for benefits, federally or statewide. This is but normal reaction, as generally, it is hard to figure out the fine points of disability rules ad... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_643779_18.html 22nd September 2008 Employment agreement or contract is vital in a business especially if it is fully understood and abided. It displays trust and assurance among employers and employees, which are the foundation of a healthy business and strong relationship. Also, throug... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_640771_18.html 17th September 2008 Partnership is established when two or more entities agreed to form a business for profit. This is managed by the partners themselves. Thus, conflicts, clashes or arguments in partnership are inevitable which more often lead to partnership disputes. W... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_640751_18.html 17th September 2008 Unfair Competition is a deceitful, fraudulent or dishonest business method or trade practice to gain unfair advantage over competitors. Unfair Competition has two broad categories: 1. Unfair Competition - refers to business tactics that are intended... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_640712_18.html 17th September 2008 Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI) is a program managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) which aims to provide monthly financial support to people who have lost their income due to retirement or disability. RSDI started i... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_640670_18.html 17th September 2008 Personal injury is a branch of tort law that covers any wrong or damage done to the property, rights and reputation of a person. This can occur at work, in a road accident, or because of a defective product. Personal injury can also happen due to medical ... http://www.goinglegal.com/article_640653_18.html 17th September 2008