RAFII & ASSOCIATES P.C.

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Personal Injury Lawyer

Airbags are an important safety feature in vehicles meant to protect you and your passengers in the event of an accident. However, when airbags malfunction during a collision, drivers, and passengers may have a right to compensation.

Sometimes, a defective vehicle or part is the cause. When critical car parts like brakes, lights, and tires fail to operate properly, even the most cautious driver can end up in an accident – and with devastating consequences.

Many Californians enjoy bicycling for leisure, for exercise, or as an environmentally conscious alternative to commuting to and from work. While they are fun and a great way to get around, bicyclists are inherently more vulnerable to serious injuries in an accident due to their lack of protection.

An injury to the brain or a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most severe injuries a person can experience. Although it may be difficult to predict the effects a TBI can have on an individual, these injuries usually have life-altering consequences.

When parties enter a business contract, they expect each other to follow the guidelines, allowing for a mutual benefit. However, sometimes unexpected events or intentional issues occur, violating the terms of the contract.

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused both state-mandated shutdowns and voluntary decisions for businesses to shutter their doors this year. To protect against these types of unforeseen closures, Business Interruption Insurance is purchased by business owners across the country.

California’s paid sick leave law, which went into effect on July 1, 2015, allows employees to take time off from work to address their health or a family member’s illness without losing a paycheck. The paid sick leave law in California helps to promote a healthy workforce.

Car accident rates have increased in California, resulting in serious injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, contact a Los Angeles, CA car accident lawyer, such as Rafii & Associates, P.C. to discuss your case.

Starting or participating in a class-action lawsuit is a challenging process because of the complex legal matters involved. The class action process has many similarities to other personal injury claims, but other qualifications and procedures are unique to this type of case.

Construction work is inherently the most dangerous work of any industry. Construction sites are also unsafe areas for passersby, who may sustain injuries from falling debris, dropped tools or other injuries. When construction accidents happen, you need to know your rights.

Dog bites may sound like simple injuries, but they carry the risk of infection and further medical complications. Young children, who are especially likely to suffer from dog bites, are at an even greater risk for more serious injuries. California law allows victims of dog bites to seek compensation

All employees have a right to discrimination-free hiring processes and environments under the Civil Rights Act. Despite this law prohibiting such actions, some employers still discriminate against their employees based on sex, gender, race, ethnicity, and other factors.

When an employer doesn’t follow employment regulations, or a supervisor or coworker’s actions create a hostile environment, the workplace can quickly become an uncomfortable place. California law allows those who have experienced violations of their rights at work a way to recover compensation.

Harassment can occur in many ways within the workplace. Under California law, not only are supervisors and employers individually responsible for harassment, so are individual nonsupervisory employees. If you’ve experienced nonsexual workplace harassment, you may be eligible for compensation.

While anyone can experience some difficulties in getting work done on the job, sometimes the issue is bigger than tasks cropping up or off days. When an employer or employee(s) engage in discriminatory actions that prevent you from fulfilling your work duties, there is a hostile environment.

The JUUL lawsuits claim the manufacturer of the JUUL e-cigarette devices deceptively marketed a highly concentrated nicotine delivery system to teenagers and young adults in order to get them addicted to JUUL products.

A motorcycle accident can lead to catastrophic injuries and significant economic losses, so anyone injured in a motorcycle crash benefits from having reliable legal representation.

When a car strikes a pedestrian, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic. It’s common for victims in pedestrian accidents to suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, or develop permanent disabilities from their injuries, profoundly affecting their quality of life.

Property owners, both private and commercial, must ensure their premises are safe for lawful visitors. If they do not, they may be liable for any injuries or damages caused by unsafe conditions. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a property owner’s negligence, contact Rafii & Associates.

When defective products cause injuries and other damages, manufacturers face liability for the resulting product liability claims.

Whenever private citizens recognize an act of fraud against the government by a company or other entity, citizens can provide that information to establish a legal claim. These qui tam whistleblower cases allow the government to correct and recover from acts of fraud.

Not paying employees for the necessary break times or not even providing employees with these breaks in the first place constitutes a violation of the law – and creates grounds for filing a legal claim.

Workplace retaliation constitutes any negative action an employer takes against an employee for filing a complaint or assisting in a complaint about harassment, discrimination, and other violations of law. Some examples of prohibited acts of retaliation include demoting an employee.

Commercial truck accidents can cause serious damage to victims, especially due to the large size of the vehicles in relation to smaller passenger vehicles. Rollover accidents, where the center of balance of the truck shifts, can be especially devastating, leading to lifelong injuries and death.

Sexual abuse is a serious offense under California law, with severe penalties for perpetrators. While criminal cases can help survivors achieve closure, civil sexual abuse claims can allow survivors to recover financial compensation for the physical and emotional impacts of these actions.

Sexual assault is a serious crime, and California has strict statutes for punishing sex offenders. However, a criminal trial is not the only potential outcome of sexual assault – survivors have a right to file civil charges for the physical and mental damage their assailants caused.

Slip-and-fall accidents can occur from multiple causes and can easily lead to long-term damages. Whenever you become injured due to a slip-and-fall accident on another person’s property, you have a legal right to compensation.

When the spinal cord sustains an injury, the results can be catastrophic. The spinal cord cannot heal itself like the rest of the body, so any injury and the resulting effects of such an injury will be permanent.

Unfortunately, pools can also be places of great danger for those who use and are around them. Drowning and other pool-related accidents can cause severe damage, and even lead to death without quick intervention.

Accidents involving large trucks and tractor-trailers tend to be more destructive than others. Due to the large size of these vehicles, accidents involving other vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries and property damage for multiple drivers.

Uber and Lyft have grown popular in California over the last several years. These ride-sharing companies offer a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional public transportation and taxis. However, because these drivers are not direct employees of Uber or Lyft, the case is complex.

No matter which type of industry you work in, you deserve fair compensation for your time on the job. To help protect this right, California has very strict laws about how employees receive payment for any regular and overtime hours they work.

The False Claims Act allows for private citizens to file claims of fraudulent behavior against the government. These cases are qui tam suits, allowing the citizen to act on behalf of the federal government.

Workplace accidents can involve severe injuries, extensive recovery time, and lost wages for time missed from work during recovery. When employees suffer injuries on the job, they need legal counsel to determine their best options for recovering from their losses.

Sexual harassment, unfortunately, affects many employees in the workplace. The California Civil Rights and Fair Employment and Housing Acts both prohibit this sort of activity. If you have experienced workplace sexual harassment in any form, you have a right to seek compensation.

When one party causes injuries or economic damages to another, the injured party can pursue a personal injury claim to secure compensation for those losses. However, if the victim dies due to the actions of another party, the victim’s family will need to pursue a wrongful death claim instead.

“Wrongful termination” refers to the illegal firing of an employee. An employee who loses his or her job for discriminatory reasons or for taking a protected action may have a valid wrongful termination claim.