Were you discriminated against in the workplace due to your disability? Is your employer refusing to provide you with reasonable accommodations you requested to be able to do your job that they originally promised? Have you been terminated from a job, and believe your employer fired you because you’re disabled? Terminating an employee with a disability […]
Author: Katheryne Castillo
Arianne Espinueva Awarded The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40
Sweet Lawyers is proud to announce that one of their own, Arianne Espinueva, Esq., has been awarded The National Trial Lawyers’ prestigious Top 40 Under 40 distinction. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 is an invitation-only organization. Those members are nationally recognized as America’s leading young trial attorneys. Those who are awarded […]
How To Handle A Crash When You Drive For Work
There is a high chance of being in an car accident during some point in your life. If you drive for work, your odds of being in a motor vehicle accident are even higher. People who drive for work have a much higher probability of being in a car or truck accident. Truck accidents […]
I Gave Someone A Defective Gift – Am I Liable?
The holidays are a wonderful time. A season of joy, there’s nothing better than spreading cheer through thoughtful gift giving. When we give a gift to a family member, friend, coworker or employee, the last thing we expect is to cause pain and suffering. However, with close to 400 products recalled every year for defects that […]
Slip and Fall Attorney: What To Do If You Fall Down The Stairs
Accidents happen more than you think. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), accidental slip and falls account for over one million emergency room visits per year. If you fall down the stairs there is a good chance that the fall was not your fault. Property owners and managers require a duty […]
Slip And Fall Lawsuit: Who Is Liable For My Injuries?
Imagine one day you are out walking on public (or private) property when you suddenly slip on a loose stone, falling hard to the ground. You try to catch yourself, but end up breaking your arm on the way down. Who is liable for your medical bills? What are your options? That is when a […]
Defective Product Lawsuit: What Are My Options?
If you’ve suffered a defective product injury, you may be wondering how to proceed. If you are unsure of a product’s origin or know that it is manufactured by a massive international company, your ability to sue for damages may seem slim. However, no matter how big, small, or unidentifiable the maker of a defective […]
Jean Schweitzer Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Thornton Avenue [Newark, CA]
Pedestrian Jean Schweitzer Struck and Killed by Car in Newark NEWARK, CA (October 24, 2019) — Police identified 64-year-old Jean Schweitzer after a car stuck her on Thornton Avenue on Friday, October 18. Just before 7:15 p.m., officers and Alameda County Fire Department firefighters received reports of a car accident involving a […]
Types of Car Accidents: What Will An Attorney Represent?
On average, motorists will experience roughly four car accidents within their lifetime. And the different types of car accidents that someone can experience is staggering. Some of these accidents will result in long-term physical and mental trauma. Not to mention the financial expenses that come with repairing a vehicle or having to take time […]
Who Is At Fault For Autonomous Car Accidents?
We have all been reading about autonomous car accidents lately. Self-driving car accidents may begin to happen more and more, now that autonomous cars are becoming more prevalent. Which begs the question, who is at fault when there is an autonomous car accident? Car accidents used to be pretty straightforward legally. Most of the […]