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September 2, 2026
Community Voices: Before You Cap What a Victim’s Life Is Worth, Read Who’s Asking
Editor’s Note: The following article was printed in the Aug. 30, 2026, issue of The Bakersfield Californian. You can read the newspaper version or read it online at The Bakersfield …
August 29, 2026
When Is a Landlord Liable for a Tenant’s Injury in California?
Landlord liability for a tenant injury in California depends on negligence: a landlord can be held liable when a dangerous condition on their property causes an injury if they knew, …
August 28, 2026
What to Do After a Slip and Fall: First Steps to Take
What to do after a slip and fall comes down to a few early steps that protect both your personal health and recovery as well as any later claim you …
August 27, 2026
Injured by Defective Equipment: Who Can Be Held Liable in California?
When a defective equipment injury happens, more than one party can be held responsible. Under California law, the companies that put the product into use – including the manufacturer, a …
August 26, 2026
Sexual Abuse Criminal Cases vs. Civil Claims
A civil sexual abuse case is separate from any criminal prosecution and can move forward whether or not criminal charges were ever filed. A criminal case is brought by the …
August 26, 2026
The Day A New Album Drops, More People Die On American Roads, New Study Finds
Picking a new album while driving is killing people. In fact, one of the deadliest days to drive in America is the day a major album drops, researchers found. A …
August 25, 2026
Back Injury at Work: Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Claims
A back injury at work is usually covered by workers’ compensation, which pays for medical care and a portion of lost wages regardless of who was at fault. When someone …
August 16, 2026
Injured Farm Worker Rights: Immigration Status and California Law
In California, injured farm worker rights do not depend on immigration status. Any worker injured on the job can seek compensation, regardless of whether they hold an H-2A visa, are …
August 14, 2026
Oilfield Toxic Gas Exposure: Legal Rights After a Chemical Injury
Oilfield toxic gas exposure comes from hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a compound that occurs naturally in crude oil and natural gas and is released when workers drill into a formation, extract …
August 12, 2026
13th Annual Move With MADD 5K Brings Together Survivors, Community for Kern County’s Fight Against Impaired Driving
Kern County is one of the worst counties in the nation for DUI crimes. On Sept. 19, Bakersfield gathers for the 13th time to do something about it. In 2025 …
August 11, 2026
OSHA Violations and Workplace Injury Claims in California
A Cal/OSHA violation can support a California workplace injury claim, but usually not in the way people expect. It matters less whether the employer received a citation, and more which …
August 8, 2026
School Sports Concussion Injuries: Legal Rights in California
A school sports concussion injury can give rise to a liability claim when a California school fails to follow concussion safety requirements. Education Code section 49475 requires that a student …
August 5, 2026
Kern County Ranks Among California’s Most Dangerous Places to Ride a Bike. New Local Data Explains Why.
A new analysis has confirmed what cyclists in Bakersfield have known for years: riding a bike in Kern County carries risks that exceed most of the state, and the numbers …
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