Wage garnishments are challenging since a creditor has been given the right to get payment on monies you owe them by taking money directly from your paycheck before it is issued to you. Garnishments authorized by the government such as taxes, student loans and court-ordered child support payments do not require the assistance of the courts
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Can Workers Compensation be Garnished?
August 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied: What Now?
August 18, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Workers’ compensation in California is designed to provide insurance coverage for workers who are injured or become ill due to conditions at work. Medical bills and lost wages are supposed to be paid without the employee needing to prove the employer was at fault. In turn, the employer cannot claim workers were negligent and responsible
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Can You Be Fired for Filing a Workers Compensation Claim?
August 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Under California law, employees who sustain an injury on the job have a right to file a worker’s compensation claim. Workers who are injured have certain responsibilities including making a timely report to their immediate supervisor or their employer reporting any accidents. If workers suffer a work-related illness, they should notify their supervisor immediately upon
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How to File for Workers Compensation in California
August 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Filing for workers compensation in California can be a tedious process, but if you have been injured at work and you are unable to return to your current duties, filing for workers compensation is your only recourse for recovering lost wages. Filing for workers compensation requires that you fill out all of the appropriate forms,
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How California Vehicle Laws Apply to the Bolt Electric Bike
August 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Main Takeaways: Electric bike riders need to be 16 years old and must wear an approved bicycle helmet. There is no license required to operate the Bolt Electric Bike. License plates and insurance are also not required. Electric bikes under 1,000 watts and travel less than 20 mph are not considered motor vehicles and therefore
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Unexpected Way Driving for a Rideshare Will Violate Your Insurance Policy
June 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Imagine it. You were just approved as a rideshare driver for a TNC (Transportation Network Company), such as Uber or Lyft. You just picked up and dropped off your first client. Your app is on and you are waiting for the next match assignment. You decide to drive around while you wait. As you drive out
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California Electric Scooter Laws
June 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Excerpts from California Laws that Pertain to Motorized Scooters California Vehicle Code (CVC) Concerning Motorized Scooters California Vehicle Code §407.5(a) A “motorized scooter” is any two-wheeled device that has handlebars, has a floorboard that is designed to be stood upon when riding, and is powered by an electric motor. This device may also have a
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New App Periscope Increases Distracted Driving Accident Possibilities
June 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Every vehicle owner should be aware of technology’s impact on the driving experience. Although you might not own a smartphone or other mobile devices, plenty of others are distracted by the temptation to use these devices while behind the wheel. While GPS and hands free technologies have improved the driving experience in terms of safety
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Seat Belt Safety Emphasized for Memorial Day
May 22, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Many drivers will travel on California’s busy roads this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Today, here at Slice of Appel PI, we would like to reiterate this week’s announcement from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that this weekend will be designated as a maximum enforcement period (MEP) and CHP officers will focus on seatbelt safety. So please
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California Identified as a Top 10 Bicycle Friendly State
May 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
In California, eco-friendly forms of transportation are on the rise. This revolution may be what led to the state ranking within the League of American Bicyclists Top 10 Most Bike Friendly States in the nation last year. For 2015, California remains at the top of the list moving up from last year’s ranking of number nine to
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