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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 …
August 4, 2026
Defective Product Burn Injuries: California Legal Rights
A defective product burn injury occurs when a consumer product overheats, ignites, or explodes, and causes burns to the person using it. Under California product liability law, the company that …
July 31, 2026
Common Causes of Refinery and Pipeline Accidents in Kern County
Refinery and pipeline accidents are among the most devastating workplace injuries in Kern County, and the workers who suffer them are often left facing severe burns, toxic exposure, or the …
July 29, 2026
Negligent Supervision: When Is a School Responsible for a Student’s Injury?
When a child is hurt at school, it can be difficult to determine the extent to which the school itself was responsible for the injury. Often the answer comes down …
July 29, 2026
New Research Asks What Speeding In The United States Actually Costs (Hint: Millions In Fuel, Thousands of Deaths, With Just 54 Seconds Saved)
If you speed to save time, a new study has calculated exactly how much time you are saving. It is not much, and the costs are considerably larger. A new …
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