Due to the smaller frames of motorcycles compared to other automobiles, drivers can easily fit between rows of vehicles within the same lane. Most know this act as lane splitting, but many motorists are unsure of its legality. It is important for everyone to be aware...
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The elements of insurance fraud
Fraud refers to acts of deception that people commit for financial gain. There are several types of this crime one can commit, one of which is insurance fraud. According to FindLaw, insurance fraud costs Americans as much as $80 billion a year in increased premiums....
Defenses against a claim of Sarbanes-Oxley violations
To help avoid the perception of Sarbanes-Oxley violations, California organizations must maintain high ethical standards and transparent internal reporting practices. Despite best efforts and intentions, you may face SOX complaints about perceived violations. However,...
What is insurance fraud?
Fooling an insurance company seems like a plan for those looking for a way to collect money. Those who commit insurance fraud might find themselves facing charges in a California criminal court, learning their actions constitute felonies. Insurance fraud takes many...
Why were there so many pedestrian fatalities in 2020?
Pedestrians face dangers when crossing the street, even in neighborhoods not known for heavy traffic. Those walking around busier streets could face more significant risks due to the many vehicles moving around. Data from 2020 shows that pedestrians may be in greater...
Can you trust your insurance company after a car accident?
With your life changing in many ways the instant you’re involved in a car accident, you’re looking for anyone and everyone who can assist you. This includes your car insurance agent among other company representatives. While it’s imperative to file a claim in a timely...
Landmark Ruling Protects LGBTQ Workers
Residents of California might want to know more about the recent landmark ruling by the Supreme Court. Federal civil rights laws offer protection to lesbian, gay and transgender workers as stated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The Trump administration argued...
Steps San Jose drivers should take for bicyclist safety
When a car and a bicycle crash, it’s no surprise that the bicyclist is much more likely to be killed or severely injured. Traffic collisions kill over 100 bicyclists and injure more than 10,000 every year in California. Oftentimes, factors like lack of attention,...
How to encourage your child to wear a bike helmet
Socks, shoes, pants, jackets. Getting children dressed can seem like a never-ending list. And now a bike helmet, too? But if they’re going out riding, it’s an absolute necessity. Every year in the United States, roughly 800 cyclists are killed, while nearly...
Considerable economic costs of spinal cord injuries
The impacts of a spinal cord injury can reach into every aspect of the victim’s life. One of the most significant is often the economic costs that they have to deal with. There appears to be a direct correlation between the severity of the injury and the costs, so...