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Know Your Rights - Driving Under the Influence

文章: Know Your Rights - Driving Under the Influence

Abogada defensora Yesenia Acosta discusses your rights after being charged with driving under the influence.

New Public Charge Policy Officially Announced

文章: New Public Charge Policy Officially Announced

In a widely expected move, the Trump administration has announced a change to immigration regulations that would change the definition of a 'public charge' to include common public benefits, such as food stamps or Medicaid.

Stopping for School Buses

文章: Stopping for School Buses

The new school year rapidly approaches.  It won't be long before the back-to-school sales turn into back-to-school drives featuring those large, bright yellow carriers of schoolchildren, the school bus.

Faking a Work Injury is a Bad Idea

文章: Faking a Work Injury is a Bad Idea

Workers' compensation is a program designed to help people who were injured on the job.  Unfortunately, some workers, employers, doctors, and insurers try to take advantage of the system. 

Attorney Yesenia Acosta Quoted in Forthcoming Book

文章: Attorney Yesenia Acosta Quoted in Forthcoming Book

Information and a quote provided by immigration attorney Yesenia Acosta will be featured in the upcoming book Transnational Marriage Migration and Partner Migration: Constellations of Security, Citizenship, and Rights, by author Eithne Luibheid.

New Ruling Could Limit Asylum Claims

文章: New Ruling Could Limit Asylum Claims

A new rule from the U.S. Attorney General's office would make it more difficult for members of families targeted by gang violence to receive asylum in the United States. 

Facing Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

文章: Facing Criminal Charges for Domestic Violence

When an argument with a loved one gets out of hand, flared tempers and the activation of fight or flight instincts can kick in.  Sometimes the result is an incident of domestic violence.

Why You Need Car Insurance in California

文章: Why You Need Car Insurance in California

Uninsured drivers involved in a car accident through no fault of their own cannot be compensated for non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering, unless the at-fault driver was under the influence. This rule severely limits the legal options available for uninsured drivers.

Threat of ICE Raids Linger

文章: Threat of ICE Raids Linger

For immigrants who feel that they are being targeted for a mass raid, knowing your rights can be the most powerful defense against detention.

Bicycle Safety - Riding Tips

文章: Bicycle Safety - Riding Tips

Client Relations Manager and personal injury expert Jeff Wong talks about safe bicycling.

What Does a Workers' Compensation Attorney Do For Clients?

文章: What Does a Workers' Compensation Attorney Do For Clients?

Qualifications, paperwork, lack of treatment options, delays, denials, and more can throw a wrench in to the workers' compensation claim process, some of which can be difficult for an injured worker to complete alone.

DUI Arrests Up Dramatically from Independence Day 2018

文章: DUI Arrests Up Dramatically from Independence Day 2018

Over a thousand drivers were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) during the maximum enforcement period conducted by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) over the long 4th of July weekend.

Happy Independence Day!

文章: Happy Independence Day!

Independence Day 2019 is expected to set a record for the number of travelers driving more than 50 miles, with 3.5 million Southern Californians expected to hit the roads for the July 4th holiday.

Fireworks Illegal in Many California Cities

文章: Fireworks Illegal in Many California Cities

Do you hear those loud fireworks that go "BANG" in your neighborhood approaching the Independence Day holiday?  Those are almost certainly illegal.

America's Best Drivers Are Not from Southern California

文章: America's Best Drivers Are Not from Southern California

Insurance company Allstate has released its America's Best Drivers Report® for 2019.  The report ranks the 200 largest cities in the United States on their driving safety. Los Angeles is near the bottom of the pack, ranked 195th.

Debilitating Workplace Stress and Work Comp Claims

文章: Debilitating Workplace Stress and Work Comp Claims

One question that is repeatedly asked of workers' compensation attorneys is whether or not the inability to work due to stress is a valid claim.  This is not an easy question to answer.