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If you are a worker in the state of California, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits if you become injured or ill while performing your job duties. If you’re consideri

Workers’ compensation benefits are a crucial financial lifeline many workers in California take advantage of after suffering from an injury or illness on the job. However, not ev

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance program that pays those who are injured at work or fall ill from workplace conditions for medical expenses and lost income while recove

Security should never be taken for granted, and our premises liability attorney at the Winter Law Group knows it better than anyone else. Adequate security plays a critical role in

One weekend, a neighbor invites you over to see the new second-story addition to his home. As you’re walking up the newly-installed stairway, one of the steps gives way and you slip

Being bitten or attacked by a dog can be an extremely emotional and traumatizing experience. Thankfully, California dog bite laws allow victims of dog bites or dog attacks to seek f

It’s natural to trust the products that you use and believe that they will be safe. After all, they must have gone through rigorous safety testing before they were manufactured. Unf

In California marriages, there is separate property/debt and community property/debt. The former is what you had prior to the marriage, and the latter is everything you and your spo

When you owe someone money, it is because you made a contract with them. You agreed to use credit on your credit card in exchange for monthly payments and accruing interest. You agr

Filing for bankruptcy is not a quick or easy decision for most people. It is also a highly personal decision. Those pondering bankruptcy usually spend considerable time researching

When you are hurt in a car accident caused by another party's negligence, you can hold the responsible party accountable and pursue fair financial compensation by filing insurance c

No one likes to think about an accident happening to themselves or someone they love, but the reality is they can happen to anyone

In California and throughout the United States, we rely on semi-trucks to move goods from one place to the next. While these tractor trailers are a necessary part of life, their she

Most Californians spend at least some time behind the wheel of a car on a regular basis. Cars and trucks are a fundamental part of our daily lives, yet they can be the source of inc

California drivers log nearly 341 billion miles in their vehicles each year. With a population of approximately 40 million, 26 million of them are licensed drivers. That averages ou

If you are exploring options for financial relief, you may have considered filing for bankruptcy. According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, an estimated 39 million Americans h

Some people are hesitant about speaking with a  car accident attorney  after they have been in a crash. Perhaps t

In the 12 months prior to March 1, 2020, California ranked first in the country for the number of individuals filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy (nearly 35,000) and ranked second for indiv

Filing for bankruptcy may be the best — and sometimes, the  only  — option to get out from under crushing debt. W

The average household credit card debt in California stands at $10,496, the fourth highest in the nation, while the average mortgage debt in the Golden State has reached a whopping

In 2019, nearly 60% of California drivers surveyed said they had been hit or nearly hit by a driver who was texting or talking on a mobile phone. 51% admitted they had made mistakes

Life's financial curveballs can sideline you from paying bills or meeting your other financial needs. When thinking about the next steps for your financial future, it's easy to fall

In 2019, there were about 493,066 properties with foreclosure filings, representing 0.36 percent of all housing units in the United States. Due to nonpayment, your mortgage lender c

The body content According to the California Highway Patrol, there is an average of 600 to 700 passengers killed in car accidents annually. Many of these accidents are caused by neg

According to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) annual report, in 2017, there were 277,160 traffic crash injuries and 3,904 fatalities in California. Being inv

Many people hesitate to file for bankruptcy for fear of losing their possessions. They believe their homes, cars, furniture, and savings to be at risk. However, the court has no int

Life’s financial curveballs can strike without warning and sideline you from meeting your financial needs. When facing financial adversity, declaring bankruptcy may be the best choi