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Anything you post on social media can have a negative impact on your settlement or verdict if you have an ongoing personal injury claim.  As such, we suggest adhering to the following social media rules until your case has been resolved: Do not discuss the…

The dangers and risks of distracted driving go beyond the law. The National Safety Council estimates that more than 3,000 people die each year on U.S. roads as a result of distracted driving.  Talking or texting on the phone is recognized by the California Office…

“Assumption of the risk” is a legal doctrine which arises in personal injury claims regarding a person’s willingness to assume certain risks inherent in specific activities, such as the risk of being hit by a pitch while playing a baseball game. Assumption of the risk…

While statistically less likely than most other accidents, aircraft accidents can be completely and utterly devastating when they do occur. The physical and emotional trauma that results from an aircraft accident can feel insurmountable, but at James S. Iagmin we are here to help you navigate the legal process that follows.

It is well settled that an employer is liable for the torts committed by an employee when the employee is within the course and scope of the employment.  (See CACI 3701.) Whether an employee is within the course and scope of their employment is determined…