A daughter of Pastor Chuck Smith, who founded the Costa Mesa-based Calvary Chapel, one of the largest protestant churches in the United States, filed suit in September against the church. The suit makes claims of elder abuse and wrongful takeover of property at the hands of the church’s board of directors. The daughter filed the
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Pastor’s Family Sues Church over Alleged Elder Abuse
December 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Workers’ Compensation Applicant Arrested for Fraud
December 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
When you sustain a workplace-related injury, California law requires that your employer compensate you for the injury. Known as workers’ compensation, your employer may be required to reimburse you for one or more of the following: Medical expenses; Two-thirds of your average monthly earning; Job retraining; and/or Living expenses while unable to work. But as
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Elder Financial Abuse: When Children Take Advantage of their Elderly Parents
December 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Main Takeaways: 60% of financial abuse cases involve an adult child mismanaging or stealing their parents’ funds for their own financial gain California law imposes both civil and criminal penalties on individuals who prey on the elderly Theft or embezzlement of an elderly person’s money can result in up to four years in prison and
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‘Scramble’ Intersections in Walnut Creek Seek to Increase Pedestrian Safety
November 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Walnut Creek residents won’t just be scrambling to get those last-minute holiday gifts this year – they’ll be scrambling through the streets of downtown Walnut Creek as well. Two new intersections – known as “scrambles” – opened last week, one at Olympic Boulevard and South Main Street, and the second at Olympic Boulevard and Locust
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Have Yourself a Happy Holiday Season by Keeping Safety in Mind
November 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimated that in November and December 2012, 15,000 people nationwide were injured due to holiday decorating. Between 2009 and 2011, fire departments responded to an average of 230 home fires each year as the result of Christmas trees igniting. Lighted candles and faulty electrical wiring in holiday
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Food Allergies and Children: Is There a Legal Responsibility to Keep Your Child Safe?
November 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The holiday season is upon us, and with it an abundance (some might say overabundance) of cookies, candies, and other sweet treats. While many relish the chance to indulge in once-a-year sweets like pecan pie, sugared almonds and pumpkin shaped peanut butter cups, for those with allergic reactions to peanuts and other nuts, participating in
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Walnut Creek’s Most Dangerous Intersections
November 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The infographic below compiles all of the accidents in Walnut Creek during 2013 as reported by the Walnut Creek Police Department. Our observations include: Ygnacio Valley (YV) Road and Main Street are closely matched for most dangerous road in Walnut Creek. Nearly 38% of all accidents in Walnut Creek occurred along one of these two streets. Be sure
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Day at the Amusement Park May Leave You with More than Carnival Prizes
November 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
A fire that broke out at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride at Walt Disney World Florida fortunately caused no injuries, but highlights how an amusement park may not always be the happiest place on earth. Instead, your visit could end with a potential personal injury claim against the park, its operators or mechanics. Of
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Planned Mass Shooting at South Pasadena High School Highlights Need for School Safety Plans
September 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Two South Pasadena High School seniors were arrested in mid-September on charges of planning an on-campus attack against staff and students. The boys had been under heavy surveillance for a week following information supplied by the school district, which had managed to get wind of the planned attack. Police had evidence that the boys were
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Backover Accidents Leading Cause of Nontraffic Injuries to Children
September 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The start of a new school year is filled with new backpacks, new friends, and new adventures. But it also means more kids on the road, either walking or biking to school – and that means a greater potential for backover accidents. What is a Backover Accident? A backover accident occurs when the driver of
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