For motorists who have become accustomed to holding their phones as they drive, a new law may encourage safer driving habits in the new year. As of Jan. 1, 2017 it is illegal in California to hold or operate a mobile device for any reason while behind the wheel. In September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed
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New California Cell Phone Laws In Effect
January 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Appel Law Firm Obtains $1.32 Million Construction Accident Verdict
September 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Think Construction Trials are a Waste of Time? Not so fast. Incident At the time of the incident, the client was a ceiling installer working on a contract basis in Redwood City, California. Ceiling installers primarily work with drywall, ceiling tiles, and wallboard, and may be involved in both installation and painting. They may also
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Appel Law Firm Award Scholarship to Hit and Run Victim
September 7, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Each year, an annual scholarship award is granted to college and graduate students who have survived car accidents. These individuals have overcome the odds and their injuries. The Auto Accident Survivor Scholarship awards the student $1,000 for school tuition. We are proud to announce that the 2016 winner of the Auto Accident Survivor Scholarship is
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Workers’ Compensation Hearing Questions
July 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Main Takeaways: If your claim has been denied, you can pursue that claim further, obtaining the support you need through an appeal. During a hearing, make sure your evidence is prepared. This includes medical evidence, records, depositions, medical opinions, and testimonies. The questions asked during this hearing are nearly always customized to fit the case
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Why It Takes So Long To Settle Your Workers’ Comp Case
July 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Generally, more complicated workers’ compensation cases take long to settle, but even a fairly simple one can drag on. There are a variety of causes that fuel the long way to settlement. Overworked insurance adjusters, physicians slow to providing medical reports, missing a required medical exam and other factors play a role in the timeline.
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Will Pokémon Go Lead to More Distracted Driving Accidents?
July 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Unless you’ve been camping in the wilderness without internet, you’ve probably heard of the new mobile game Pokémon Go. The game debuted on July 6 and became — quite literally — an overnight success. Already, millions of people have loaded Pokemon Go on their smartphones. But the addictive game didn’t take long to reveal its
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Suing a California Municipality
July 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
In the state of California, you can sue a public entity at the local governmental, county or state level for monetary damages. The claim must meet the requirements of the California Tort Claims Act (CTCA). This act sets out the procedures to be filed. These requirements can be found in code sections 810-996.6. The claim
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Difference Between CA Workers Comp Benefits and State Disability Insurance Benefits
July 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment
From filing and eligibility to amount of benefits and appeal, there are a variety of differences in California workers’ compensation benefits and state disability insurance (SDI) benefits. The state’s disability insurance benefits are designed to pay monies for illnesses or injuries unrelated to work, while the state’s workers’ compensation benefits are designed to pay monies
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Appel Law Firm LLP Launches Third Annual Accident Survivor Scholarship
May 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The nation’s highways pose dangers for motorists of all ages. For teens, automobile accidents can take a particularly serious toll. Teenagers in the United States drive less than almost every age group, but they suffer a disproportionately high rate of vehicle crashes and fatalities. For young people ages 16 to 19, the fatal crash rate
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
In just a split second, a distracted driver can cause an accident that destroys lives. Adjusting a radio, turning to talk to a passenger, or quickly responding to a text may seem harmless at the time. But in that moment of inattention, tragedy can strike. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in California, and federal
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