Fatigue is one of the most common causes of commercial motor vehicle accidents. When a truck driver is fatigued, his skills, abilities, coordination, and cognitive ability are all impaired. This is dangerous in a job which requires quick reflexes and the ability to make decisions quickly. In some instances, a fatigued driver may even fall […]
How to Get Compensation After a California Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle drivers involved in accidents often suffer serious injuries due to the minimal protection they have while riding a bike. If you are in pain after a motorcycle accident the first thing you need to do is get medical attention right away. Even minor pains and aches should be evaluated. It is always a good idea to […]
Truck Accidents: Sleep & FMCSR
The trucking industry standard for driver’s wages is the ‘pay by the mile’ rule. This means that a truck driver is paid for every mile driven; the longer the route and number of hours spent on the road, the higher the pay. In addition, truck driver salaries are fairly low. As a result, drivers are […]
Prenups & Reasonableness
When it comes to prenups, few fight them harder than celebrities. Take for example, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Adrienne Maloof and estranged hubby Paul Nassif. The couple has split up and have a prenup, but that may not stop Nassif from going after the Bravo personality’s bank account. You may wonder how is this […]
How “Earning Capacity” Can Affect Your Child Support Calculation
The family law court can look not only to a parent’s actual income when calculating child support, but also to that parent’s “earning capacity.” Family Code Section 4058(b) allows courts to consider a parent’s earning capacity when calculating child support if doing so is consistent with the best interests of the child. Case law has […]