$475,000 Sexual Assault Settlement for woman attacked by landlord
This sexual assault happened in a place most people feel safe – their own home. Our client, the plaintiff, was renting a room when the property manager and landlord entered her unit and sexually assaulted her. After feeling extremely unsafe, feeling forced to move and falling into depression, the Plaintiff
Kirakosian Law, APC and its lead trial counsel, Greg Kirakosian, Prepares for AirBnB Attempted Rape Case Involving Actor Zafer Alpat
“AirBnB rape” might not be two words that you think would go together but a deep look into the company’s history reveals something else entirely. Greg Kirakosian of Kirakosian Law has released the following statement regarding their case representing client and victim Natalie White against AirBnB and Zafer Alpat: We
10 Things You Must Know Before Hiring a Car Accident Attorney in Los Angeles
Car accident cases are now a common occurrence in Los Angeles. According to the Judicial Council of California, in the fiscal year 2018-19, 17,674 motor vehicle injury cases were filed in Los Angeles alone. The state of California observed 40,748 filed motor cases in total. The huge tally of such
8 Reasons Why Personal Injury Attorneys Might Decline Your Case in Los Angeles
If you are injured due to someone else’s negligence in Los Angeles, a personal injury attorney can help you. However, due to certain complications involved, there’s a possibility that a professional injury attorney might refuse to file a case on your behalf. The rule of law is a diverse and
Why Hiring A Car Accident Attorney Is Your Best Bet Against Insurance Companies
An accident that happens due to someone else’s negligence and carelessness can prove to be a life-changing moment for any individual. An auto accident doesn’t only damage the victim physically and mentally, but also financially. Financial damages, if left unresolved, can snowball, leading to mental stress, which can further deteriorate
Kirakosian Law Exclusive: Why Are We the Best Wrongful Termination Attorney in Los Angeles?
Did you face unfair dismissal by your supervisor? Were you terminated after being objected to unsafe, unethical, or illegal actions? Did your employer strike back after you refused to “go along” with something unlawful? If you have a job that’s considered at-will work, your employer can terminate you for no
False Arrest: How to Defend Yourself Against Wrongful Arrest
Did you know that being falsely arrested is a violation of your civil rights? If you believe you were wrongfully arrested, you can hire a wrongful arrest attorney to defend those rights. Many innocent people become victimized by wrongful arrests. Police officers are not the only ones who can
How Do Personal Injury Attorneys In Los Angeles Help Compensate for Injuries?
With almost 4 million residents, Los Angeles is a hot spot for thousands of personal injury cases a day. Hundreds of people suffer from roadside accidents, numerous find themselves victims of dog bites, and an ample number of individuals face accidents due to the negligence of other individuals. As if
How to Choose the Right Attorney in Los Angeles for Your Case
Like any professional you may hire, such as an accountant or contractor, you should approach choosing an attorney in Los Angeles wisely. Not only will you be sharing confidential information with them, you will be entrusting them to offer you legal guidance for a situation you would not be able
8 Things to Know Before Hiring A Harassment Attorney in Los Angeles
Experiencing harassment on account of your sex, gender, race, or other factors in the workplace is a distressing and frightening experience for any worker in Los Angeles. Therefore, it is tough to know the correct way to proceed after an incident has occurred. The best approach? Hire a Los Angeles
7 Scenarios A Slip and Fall Attorney Can Help You with Monetary Compensation in Los Angeles
A slip and fall attorney in Los Angeles is a civil litigator who provides legal representation for you in a personal injury case that takes place at someone else’s property due to their negligence. Legal procedures, following a slip and fall accident, are not only expensive but also extensively daunting,
Legal Remedies for Police Misconduct: Hiring A Police Brutality Attorney in Los Angeles
Law enforcement officers have an excessive amount of power under the law to defend us. Unluckily, sometimes police officers end up abusing this power. Being a victim of police misconduct can be a terrifying experience. However, the Constitution and police misconduct laws limit the extent to which these powers can
5 Common Dog Bite Injuries a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You Recover For
Dog bite injury attorneys are legal entities that represent your dog bite case in the light of the law. The fact is, not only are dog bits an often occurrence, but they lead to severe medical cases if not taken care of in a timely manner. Along with understanding the
Wrongful Death Claims: 5 Potential Damages That Can Lead to Monetary Compensation
An unexpected death is always a tragedy. However, when someone dies due to another person’s fault or negligence, the survivors can bring a wrongful death lawsuit with a wrongful death attorney’s help. The purpose of doing so is to compensate the bereaved family members and recover the monetary damages such
The Complete Guide to Get Compensation for Your Auto Accident
After a car accident where you are injured due to another driver’s negligence, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney that focuses their practice on auto accidents is the person you need on your side. Los Angeles is notorious not only for requiring many people to drive from one place to
12 Things LA Personal Injury Attorneys Will Not Tell You
There are no guarantees in life that can help you or your loved ones avoid getting hurt in car accidents or from suffering from a a personal injury. The situation gets much more complicated when the accident arises from someone else’s negligence. If getting injured in a car accident was
How An Employment Attorney Handles Employment Claims in LAHandles Employment Claims in LA
In case you are the victim of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, or have been facing an intimidating and hostile work environment in Los Angeles, CA, hiring a Los Angeles employment attorney should be your first step. You may be feeling overwhelmed considering how to fight for your employment claims and
In LA, how much is my personal injury claim is worth?
If you get injured, mentally, or physically as a direct or indirect result of someone else negligence, you are entitled to compensation via a Personal Injury claim. State laws might be a bit confusing and they are often hard to navigate, in order to get a successful outcome it would
Wrongfully Terminated? Details to Know
Getting fired is difficult. But being fired – or wrongfully terminated – because of discrimination or a violation of public policy is even more difficult. Unless you’re your own boss, you’ll never be safe from losing your job, even if you believe you’re the most qualified among your co-workers. Being
Things You Should be Aware of About Personal Injury Cases
A personal injury case in any case in which someone sustained a physical injury as result of the intentional, negligence, careless, or wrongful conduct of another person or company. Naturally, there are common themes in personal injury cases and every person should be aware of basic information before proceeding to
An Overview of Workplace Harassment in California
Employees in California have the rights to be free from harassment at the workplace. This article describes the overview of workplace harassment and how to secure yourself from such harassments. Workplace harassments can come in many ways arising from verbal and physical harassment. Deciding if a line has been crossed
California Employment and Labor Law
If you believe your rights have been violated by your employer in California, the following are things that every employee should be aware of it. Every employee should know the basics of employment law, what their rights are, what is against the law, and how to find a lawyer who
Personal Injury Claim Process for a Car Accident
Every Year, thousands of car accidents take place. The accident happens in a matter of seconds and can completely alter the course of a person’s life, if not completely take it away. Not all accidents are alike, some of the accidents are relatively minor and involve only whiplash and property
Is California a Fault or No-Fault State For Car Accidents?
The location and State of a car accident can greatly impact your personal injury case against the at-fault driver. Some States follow “no-fault” auto insurance laws while others don’t. Both systems have their own pros and cons, but since “no-fault” laws can greatly impact your benefits and your right to
What to Ask Personal Injury Lawyer During First Consultation
Hiring the right personal Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles is the most important decision one must take if they want to rest assured that their case is in a safer and experienced hand. Not all lawyers are equipped to handle the case so the best way to figure out the
FAQs About Motorcycle Accident Claims Involving Head Injury
Motorcycle rides are both fun and can be risky as well if not accompanied by driving helmets. Although helmets provide good safety while driving two-wheelers but do not guarantee full proof or accident proof drive. Head Injury is one of the worst, life-changing and fatal injury which can incur to
The Differences Between a Criminal Case and a Civil Case
The page is available in the following languages In the broadest sense, there are two types of cases – a criminal case or a civil case. Any time a person faces a criminal charge, they need a criminal lawyer. However, different types of civil cases require a different type of
New California laws for 2021
AB 1947 This new Assembly bill amends the Labor code in two ways:The Period for filing a labor complaint is lengthened. As per this, any person who feels that they have been discriminated against as the state enforcement law then can file a complaint to the Labor commissioner for
Questions and Answers about Personal Injury Cases
Our firm has handled hundreds of car accident cases throughout Southern California and throughout the State. We know how shocked you might be after a car accident and how it can completely change the course of your life. After a car accident or injury, we tend to hear the same
Four Important Things to Know About Personal Injury Cases
If you have been hurt or sustained a personal injury, these are four topics that generally aren’t known by the average person. There are certain things you should know about what a personal injury is, how to find a lawyer, what you can recover, and how to recover the most.
How to Start a Personal Injury Case by Filing a Complaint
After a car accident or injury, the victim always has the option of trying to resolve their case with the wrongdoer or their insurance without filing a formal complaint. However, this “pre-litigation” process is not the same as filing a complaint in Court. Anyone can ask for money or try
What is Police Misconduct & is it a Civil Rights Violation?
Police Misconduct in CaliforniaPolice misconduct includes a wide range of wrongful, illegal, or dishonest conduct by law enforcement officers that violate a person’s Civil Rights while carrying out their official duties. Instances of police misconduct include, but are not limited to: a wrongful arrest, excessive force, falsifying reports, police brutality,
How long it takes to settle a personal injury case
You have been injured in an accident. Your hospital expenses are accumulating. And, you can’t work. It is a very stressful situation for the family and the accident victim. That’s why the goal of a personal injury lawyer is to resolve every case as effectively as possible so that their
Guidelines on Personal Injury Case Damages
Personal injury is a legal term for an injury to the body, mind, or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. Personal injury laws are covered by tort laws, which means that these cases are heard in civil courts, rather than in criminal courts. There is an emphasis on
Dealing with Home Insurance Companies: Tips from Greg
After a natural calamity like a wildfire, hurricane, or earthquake, the last thing someone wants to think about is all they have lost. After the initial shock, however, and making sure that everyone is alright after the tragic events
Wrongful Termination: the Quick, No Nonsense Update
Being fired from your job can be frustrating, confusing, and scary. Making matters more confusing is that most employment in California is at will, which means that any employee can be fired at any time for any reason, or even no reason, with no warning, so long as the reason
California employment law in FIVE MINUTES
As an employee in California, congratulations! According to most Employment lawyers in Los Angeles, California’s laws in terms of employment are some of the most favorable to workers across the country. Under California law, workers are granted many protections and rights that give them a sizeable weapon to use against
Types of compensation in personal injury settlement
If the actions of another person caused you damage, whether that is to your body as an injury, damage to your property, or other monetary loss, then you can seek compensation from them. Legally, this is referred to as “damages’’. In any case that a Bakersfield personal injury lawyer will
Wage, Benefits, and Break Laws in California
As an employee, you spend almost half of your waking life at work, making your physical, mental, and emotional health heavily dependent on your working conditions. Due to this enormous effect that a workplace or employer can have on an employee’s life, the state offers numerous protections to make sure