Beware of Police Sting Operations to Catch Motorists Using their Handheld Phones
If you believe the new law regarding handheld wireless telephones and electronic wireless communication devices is not being strictly enforced, think again! Be cautious and avoid using any device while operating a vehicle. Recently, officers have been walking along streets wearing plain clothes. These officers spot distracted drivers and radio over to officers around the […]
Six Things That Might Save Your Life If You Encounter A Downed Power Line
Downed power lines can pose a lethal threat to you and your loved ones if you do not know the proper action to take to avoid electrocution. Here are a few tips that might one day save your life: 1. What should I do if I encounter a downed power line? If you see a […]
Distracted Driving Laws: New Updates and What You Need to Know
Just in the past two days, I have seen three people texting while driving. One was doing so while traveling over 70 mph on the 118 freeway. Not surprising as current statistics show almost 13% of California drivers were using electronic communication devices while behind the wheel in 2016, up from almost 10% in 2015. […]
What the Passage of CA Proposition 64 Means for You.
The passage of Proposition 64-Marijuana Legalization last November – is not too surprising given that California was the first to deregulate marijuana for medical use in 1996. California also has one of the most relaxed qualifying symptoms requirements for medical marijuana, making it relatively easy for patients to receive treatment. So, what are the legal […]
Dog Bites-Lieber & Lieber Law Group, LLP
A dog bite can happen in a moment from a dog that is seemingly friendly, but for whatever reason, decides to bite. The CDC reports that every year, over 4 million people are bit by a dog in the United States. In California, the owner of a dog is strictly liable for the damages suffered […]
Top Reasons Why You Should Not Delay in Hiring an Attorney Following a Vehicle Accident
A vehicle accident can turn your world upside down. Who is at fault? How will I pay for my medical expenses? How do I get my car fixed? Will I be reimbursed for my lost time from work? Should I talk with the other driver’s insurance company since they keep calling me? At Lieber & […]
School Bullying: A Problem That Doesn’t Just Go Away
In the United States, one in four students report being bullied during a school year. 64% of children who are bullied do not report it. More than half of bullying situations (57%) stop when a peer intervenes. California has some of the toughest anti-bullying laws in the country. In 2012, “Seth’s Law” was enacted which […]
It’s Better to Be Sober Than Sorry
An intoxicated individual at the wheel is an accident waiting to happen. It’s shocking to think that, in this day and age, there would still be those who would willingly put their lives and the lives of others in danger by driving under the influence. DMV statistics for 2011 help tell this grim story with […]
Motorist beware: Bicycle accidents, they can be costly!
We were recently retained on a case where our client was hit while riding his bicycle. Fortunately he was wearing a helmet, but he still had some significant injuries which included fractured ribs, a broken wrist, and soft tissue injuries to his neck and back. The driver that hit him had a $15,000 policy. The […]
Don’t Make Me Sick: Legal Issues Related to Food Related Illnesses
Outbreaks of food poisoning and food related illnesses are fairly common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. More than 250 different foodborne diseases have been described. The majority of these diseases are infections, caused by a variety […]
