A family can face many expenses in relation to the death of a loved one. This includes burial costs. Such expenses can be significant. Now, when a family has had a loved one prematurely taken from them because of a workplace accident here in California, they may...

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THROUGH THE LEGAL PROCESS
Month: January 2017
When the answers to the civics test questions change
The naturalization process here in the U.S. involves many different things. This includes the naturalization test. This test has multiple elements. Among these elements is the civics test. Taking the civics test is required for most individuals going through the...
Tree-trimming safety campaign announced in California
One task some outdoor workers here in California perform as part of their job is tree-trimming. A range of significant safety issues can arise in relation to this work task. Accidents that occur when a worker is tree-trimming can result in incredibly serious injuries,...
‘Wet foot, dry foot’ policy brought to an end
When a person desires to come to the U.S. and stay in the U.S., one of the things that can have a significant impact on their immigration situation is what country they are from. U.S. immigration rules and policies can vary based on the country a person is from....
Injured at work and money is running out
No one plans on getting injured at work. A small puddle on the floor or a weak spot in scaffolding can send you to the ground - hard. After you get treated and are sent home it is difficult to know what to do next. You are stuck at home as the clock keeps ticking. It...
Safety issues regarding workplace use of diesel equipment
When it comes to the equipment used at a work site, it is not only the mechanical components of the equipment that worker safety issues can come up in connection to. While these components can give rise to concerns about risks of physical accidents like struck-by...
When an asylum petition is denied
Among the reasons a person may desire to come to the U.S. is to escape persecution in their home country. This could include things like religious or political persecution. One immigration option that may be available to individuals fleeing such persecution is to...
Overcoming barriers for immigrant school children
Immigrant children face the same overwhelming changes as their parents including a new home, culture and language. On top of these big changes, immigrant children must keep up in school with kids their age. 25 percent of children in America are immigrants, and 1...