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Do Guardrails Really Help Stop Truck Accidents?
Guardrails are in place to prevent drivers of both cars and trucks from rolling over or leaving the road in the event of an accident or unsafe driving conditions (like sharp curves or elevations)….
McNicholas & McNicholas Case Ranked Top 50 Labor & Employment in the U.S. by TopVerdict.com
Partner Matthew McNicholas‘ $750,000 settlement in Cordero v. County of Los Angeles was ranked by TopVerdict.com among the Top 50 Labor & Employment Settlements in the United States in the year 2019. In this case, Matthew…
Five McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Attorneys Selected as 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers
Partners John McNicholas, Matthew McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas, Senior Lawyer Juan Victoria and Associate Jeffrey Lamb were selected as 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers for their work in litigation, employment and personal injury. This marks Patrick’s 17th, Matt and John’s 16th, Juan’s sixth and…
Waymo’s Driverless Cars Are Hitting the Road – But Are They Safe?
With COVID-19 still very much a part of our everyday lives, driverless rides may be a very attractive option for those who are safety conscious – but are they risking their safety in other…
The Connection Between Algorithmic Bias and Employment Discrimination
Algorithms are mathematical equations and techniques based on logic. Computers use algorithms to make logical and math-based decisions, without the risk of human error or bias. However, computers also make predictions based on the…
FDA Issuing Warning Letters to Companies Selling Fraudulent COVID-19 Treatments
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continues working to protect consumers from companies making false statements about their products – those claiming certain supplements and drugs…
Family of Pilot Killed Fighting Wildfires Sues Aircraft Company
This has been a particularly bad year for wildfires here in California, with thousands of residents suffering injuries, loss and property damage. In August, a helicopter pilot lost his life when his aircraft crashed…
Have You Seen “Chippie” Hanging Out in Traffic?
The California Highway Patrol recently posted a video of a holiday hitchhiker hanging off the back of a highway patrol officer’s motorcycle antenna. Chippie, the Castro Valley police department’s “elf on a shelf,” has…
Pursuing Catastrophic Injury Damages for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be physically, mentally, and emotionally debilitating. Doing the most mundane things like driving a car can cause severe discomfort depending on where you are injured. Most injury victims know that it…