Sexual Harassment Still Prevalent in the Workplace
by vruggles September 5, 2008
Despite the California legislature’s efforts in recent years to prevent sexual harassment by requiring anti-harassment training for all supervisory employees, sexual harassment continues to be a serious problem. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that in 2007, it received 12,510 charges of sexual harassment nationwide. Unfortunately, many people — supervisory employees and subordinates alike — harbor misconceptions regarding harassment. For example, some think harassment is ”sexual” only if directed at a female. To the contrary, 16% of harassment charges filed with the EEOC in 2007 were by males. Or consider that some workers think harassment by a customer or client is not the employer’s …. »
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Ten Least Crashworthy Cars
by jgomez September 2, 2008
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety performs various crash tests to assess the safety performance of vehicles sold in the United States. What follows is a list of the ten worst performers. These are ten cars you DO NOT want to be in if involved in an accident. The Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent are the worst of the worst. The sturdy looking Hummer H3 is a surprising addition to the list. 10. Hummer H3 — Front: Acceptable, Side: Acceptable, Rear: Poor 9. Jeep Patriot (without optional side-airbags) — Acceptable, Marginal, Acceptable 8. Pontiac G6 Convertible — Acceptable, Marginal, …. »
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Eye Injuries — Including Airbag Injuries
by jgomez August 31, 2008
Eye Injuries – Including Air Bag Eye Injuries It’s common for a speck of dirt to get blown into your eye, for soap to wash into your eye, or for you to accidentally bump your eye. For these types of minor eye injuries, home treatment is usually all that is needed. Some sports and recreational activities increase the risk of eye injuries. *Very high-risk sports include boxing, wrestling, and martial arts. *High-risk sports include baseball, football, tennis, fencing, and squash. *Low-risk sports include swimming and gymnastics (no body contact or use of a ball, bat, or racquet). Blows to …. »
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Old Tires May Cause Vehicle Rollovers
by tbowen August 29, 2008
Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown that when tires are approximately six years old, the chance of tread separation increases substantially. This means that an aging tire can self-destruct, causing a catastrophic blowout on the roadways. Under these circumstances, drivers often lose control of their vehicles. Those vehicles with higher centers of gravity, such as SUVS, are at serious risk for rolling or overturning. Aging tires are a stealthy hazard because they may still have tread life. For example, a spare tire that it approximately 6 years old may never have been used; however, it is dangerous nonetheless. …. »
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“They can’t fire you for that!”
by vruggles
Employment law is often a hot topic of conversation at parties, around the water cooler, or at the dinner table, because almost everyone can relate; we all have a story about a horrible boss or an unfair employment action. At some point in the conversation, someone usually exclaims, “But they can’t fire you for that!” Unfortunately, the truth is, in many circumstances “they” can fire you for “that”—As a general rule, your employer may terminate your employment for any reason, or no reason at all! However, the good news is that there are many exceptions to this general rule. While the …. »
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San Diego Scaffolding Collapse Injures Pedestrians
by jgomez August 28, 2008
More than a dozen pedestrians were injured today in San Diego when a scaffolding collapsed beside a building in East Village. The individuals were walking near 15th Street and Imperial Avenue when the scaffolding fell from a building that was under construction, according to published reports. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has very rigid standards that construction companies must meet when using scaffolding. If the OSHA requirements are met when building and using scaffolding, the agency says the scaffolding will not collapse. Many scaffoldings collapse under the weight of construction equipment. Sixty-five percent of the construction industry works on scaffolds frequently. …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Settles Slip and Fall for $400,000
by jgomez August 24, 2008
We recently represented a gentleman that slipped and fell in the shower area of his gym. As a result, he fractured his skull and suffered some damage to his brain. The defendant claimed that the fall was his fault, and that his complaints were due to pre-existing physical conditions. Our client had previously been on disability and had attributed a number of complaints to that condition. With trial pending, the defendant agreed to pay our client $400,000 to resolve the case. If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious injury as the result of some other person …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Settles Foot Injury Case for $300,000
by jgomez
We recently represented a woman who was injured in the lobby of her work. While waiting for an elevator, a delivery person for an office supply company ran over her with a cart. As a result, our client suffered a heel fracture and hematoma. After filing the case on her behalf, we hired a team of professionals to evaluate the full extent of her injuries. With trial pending, we negotiated the workers compensation lien on her behalf, and obtained her $300,000 in settlement. If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious injury as the result of some …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Settles Auto Pedestrian Case for $2.1 Million
by jgomez
We recently had the privilege of representing an out of town visitor who unfortunately was struck by a vehicle while walking. As a result, he suffered a tibia plateu fracture, requiring surgery. While the medical expenses were not high in and of themselves, our client was a very successful professional. He also was an avid runner before the accident. After the insurance company refused to pay what we demanded, we filed suit. We demonstrated that his income loss was enormous and that his life activities had been permanently impaired. With trial pending, we demanded the insurance policy limits of $2.1 …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Sues Ford in Roof Crush Case
by jgomez
Just this week, we filed suit against Ford Motor Company in Tucson Arizona on behalf of Border Patrol Agent Luis Pena and his family. Agent Pena was driving his Border Patrol F250 in response to a narcotics call when he went off the road, corrected and rolled over. During the rolls, the roof of the F250 collapsed completely on top of Agent Pena, rendering him a quadriplegic. Agent Pena’s case is the second one we have been forced to file in the last six months on behalf of active duty Border Patrol Agents. Previously, we filed suit against General Motors …. »
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