UPS Teamster Legal Benefits 101
With years of experience working with Teamsters, our firm has acquired a wealth of knowledge and tips that many UPS employees find helpful. Teamsters are often surprised to learn how many services their legal benefits actually cover. From Real Estate, to Administrative, to Financial, to Domestic, to Traffic/Criminal, and Civil Law, Teamsters have a variety
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8 Tips You Should Know if You Get in a Car Accident
Heavy rainstorms in Southern California have spiked a severe increase in freeway car accidents over the weekend. The storm, which forecasters said was the strongest in several years, set rainfall records on Sunday and caused widespread flooding after several hours of sustained, pouring rain. The influx of rain caused hundreds of car accidents, clogging up several Los Angeles and
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Innocent Dogs Saved From Being Wrongfully Euthanized
CORONA , Calif. – Attorney Jorge Lopez of Jorgensen & Salberg helped save two dogs from being wrongfully euthanized this week by arguing that the dogs were unlawfully seized under the Fourth Amendment. M. Chmura., 36, Corona, is the owner of a yellow Labrador and a Pitbull puppy, neither of which have a violent or aggressive
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Legal Tips Every UPS Teamster Should Know
With years of experience working with Teamsters, our firm has acquired a wealth of knowledge and tips that many UPS employees find helpful. Here are a few tips all Teamsters should know: You Can Predesignate Your Own Doctor for Work Injuries: When you are injured on the job, you will most likely be instructed to see
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Over $10,000 Recovered for Orange County Couple Whose Taxes Were Negligently Filed
Orange County, CA – Jorgensen and Salberg, LLP recovers over $10,000 for Orange County couple whose taxes were negligently filed. An Orange County couple found themselves paying $10,000 in tax penalties and late fees after their tax agents negligently prepared and filed their taxes. The couple hired a tax preparer and a tax agent to prepare
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Homeless Man Struck by Car Wins $1.25 Million Dollar Settlement
A 59-year-old plumber was driving in downtown Los Angeles, CA when he struck our client, a homeless man, with his car while the homeless man was lawfully in a crosswalk. The homeless man suffered a extensive soft tissue injuries as well as a fractured ankle and internal injuries. He was transported to the local hospital
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Jorgensen & Salberg Sues BMW of North America for Selling Defective Vehicle
Riverside, CA – Jorgensen & Salberg, LLP has filed a lawsuit against BMW of North America for selling a Riverside woman a defective vehicle. After purchasing a brand new BMW 750 LI in August of 2013, the Plaintiff, Ms. Ortiz, noticed the oil light begin to illuminate. She took the vehicle back to BMW and
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WRONGFUL TERMINATION LAWSUIT DUE TO CHARGING CELL PHONE AT WORK
Employee Warning: Charging Your Phone At Work Could Get You Fired Recently, a client contacted our firm regarding a wrongful termination case. The client works for a large company. The client’s battery on his iPhone was low so he plugged his phone into his company computer to charge it. While the phone was charging, the company’s IT
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What You Need To Know About Estate Planning
In talking with clients looking to create estate plans, one of the main issues we regularly encounter is the misconception that estate planning is only for the rich. This could not be further from the truth, and unfortunately, this pervasive misconception leads to complacency and a false sense of security. Our typical estate planning clients
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What Happens To The Mortgage When Someone Inherits A Home From Parents?
Clients often ask what will happen to the mortgage on their property if their son or daughter inherit the home and money is still owed on the mortgage. Can the bank take the house back or does the bank have to honor the mortgage and continue lending to your son or daughter? Ultimately, the simple answer
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