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Child abuse of any kind is despicable, and abusing infants is particularly heinous. Newborn babies are extremely fragile and require loving, attentive, and gentle parenting. Some babies are born with colic or other conditions that can cause fussiness, crying, and many sleepless nights for parents. When parents, babysitters, or other caregivers attempt to silence a […]

If someone suffers injuries or other damages due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, the injured party can seek compensation for those losses through a personal injury claim. Each state has unique laws concerning civil actions such as personal injury claims. It’s imperative that anyone considering filing a lawsuit knows their state’s […]

The workplace has evolved greatly since the 1950s. Gone are the days when it was perfectly acceptable for men to have a lunchtime martini and hire a secretary based on looks alone. While not every company has reached the era of full inclusion on all levels, many companies are taking great strides in eliminating discrimination […]

Despite the leaps and bounds the country and the state of California have made in terms of employment harassment, it continues to occur on a daily basis, especially in the workplace. “Quid pro quo” literally translates from Latin as “something for something” and was a term to describe one transfer as contingent upon the other. […]

It seems like such a simple question – “what do you do if you are being sexually harassed at work?” But for so many victims throughout California, the answer is anything but simple. While sexual harassment of any nature is a horrendous crime and violation that can cause lingering emotional damage on the victim, sexual […]

Brain injuries are a leading cause of motor vehicle accident-related deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: In the U.S., 1.7 million people sustain a TBI each year. Of these, 52,000 lose their lives and 275,000 require hospitalization. Emergency departments treat and release around 80% of people who sustain a TBI. TBI […]

Parents trust coaches to be guides and mentors to their children. Unfortunately, there are a few individuals who take advantage of their position of authority. Sexually abusive relationships between coaches and their players aren’t uncommon and have similar warning signs. Knowing these red flags will help parents identify and intervene in inappropriate relationships. Signs of […]

In today’s technology-driven world, we’ve moved beyond water-cooler gossip. With email and social media, we can instantly share information with fellow employees. This also opens a world of possibilities for workplace bullying. Using Facebook messenger, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat, employees can send offensive messages in seconds. While many employees may just dismiss their harassment as […]

We like to think that we leave bullying behind when we leave high school, but the reality is that most of us probably know someone who has been the victim of workplace harassment. As many as 70 percent of women and 45 percent of men have been victims of sexual harassment at some point in […]

Driving may seem like second nature, but it’s a complex skill that requires quick judgement, reaction time, and motor skills. Unfortunately, there are several over-the-counter and prescription drugs that may affect a driver’s ability to navigate the road effectively. Here are some of the most common medications that impair driving: Antihistamines Itchy, watery eyes, and […]