- DUI/DWIFollowing graduating from Cal. Maritime, John moved to Lynchburg, Virginia to attend law school at Liberty University. While in law school, John was an advocate for the Liberty University School of Law trial advocacy team. As part of the team, John and his teammates traveled throughout the United States competing against other law schools in mock trial competitions. His team won the Carolina Invitational Mock Trial Tournament in 2013. John also participated in the law’s school prosecution clinic. In this role, John found himself in trial court prosecuting a variety of criminal cases, including domestic violence, DUIs, and animal cruelty.
- Wrongful DeathA wrongful death can be very difficult to deal with and understand. The loss of a loved one is always one of the hardest things we will have to go through in this life. The unexpected death of a loved one brings on emotional and physical pain but also financial strife and life altering events.
- Traffic ViolationsThe latest report by the NHTSA showed that in 2004, 76,000 people were injured and 4,000 people were killed by motorcycle accidents in the United States. Of the fatal accidents, 50% were caused by a collision with another vehicle. 36% of fatal accidents involved speeding, 34% involved alcohol, and 24% involved people driving with an invalid license.
- Sex CrimesConsider the case of Confidential v. Encino Tarzana Regional Medical Center, Los Angeles County Superior Court. Thirty-four year-old Courtney Rosenberg was awarded $67,360,000 in a sexual assault case in a hospital. What to Do After a Sexual Harassment
- MisdemeanorsNursing home abuse can be prosecuted as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A conviction of California Penal Code 368 PC felony elder abuse can result in up to $10,000 in fines, probation and up to four years in a state prison. A conviction of California Penal Code 368 PC misdemeanor elder abuse can bring a penalty of probation, one year of county jail, restitution to victim and a fine of up to $6,000. Don't Let Your Statute of Limitations Run Out
- Assault
- Hit and RunA driver involved in the accident flees the scene without checking on the condition of others involved who may be injured or exchanging proper information with other drivers. Try to record the license plate number of anyone committing a “hit and run.”
- Sexual HarassmentWorkplace harassment comes in many forms. One of the most common is sexual in nature. California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) defines sexual harassment as harassment based on sex or of a sexual nature; gender harassment; and harassment based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The definition of sexual harassment includes many forms of offensive behavior, including harassment of a person of the same gender as the harasser. Types of Sexual Harassment
- Premises LiabilityConsider the case of Buelna v. Hill, San Bernardino County Superior County. A landlord failed to maintain his property or provide adequate warning and a rotten, diseased ridden tree fell, hitting a tenant of the property. She suffered injuries including a crushed foot and macerated knee. She alleged premises liability against her landlord and received $2,988,481.
- Property DamageTo receive compensation after an accident, the victim will need to show the other driver failed to use reasonable care while driving, causing the accident to occur. This is called negligence. Once negligence has been proven, the victim (or plaintiff) or their family can receive compensation for property damage, medical costs, economic damages such as lost income or earning capacity, disabilities, emotional distress, and past and future physical pain and suffering.
- Personal InjuryHope & Legal Help for The Victims of the PG&E Fire:: El Dorado County, California Personal Injury Lawyer Moseley Collins
- Medical MalpracticeI help badly injured people including auto accident victims, people injured in truck and motorcycle accidents, and victims of medical malpractice. If you have been hurt, you can reach us at (916) 444-4444 or anywhere in the U.S. by dialing (800) 426-5546.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesEven closer to home, Sacramento ranks number three among cities with the highest amount of dog bites in postal workers. Four point seven million people in the United States suffer from a dog bite each year. Out of this 4.7 million, about 50% are children under the age of ten.
- Slip and Fall InjurySlip and fall injuries are some of the most common injuries in the United States and the second leading cause of injury in the entire country. Over one million people are injured in a slip and fall accident each year. Out of these, around 17,000 people will die. It has been estimated that the average slip and fall injury will cost an initial $28,000.00 and another $46,000.00 of indirect costs. Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents