Albert E. Hirst Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Blog

It is common knowledge that driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance is a crime punishable by law. Under the California Vehicle Code §23152(b), drivers who have 0.08 percent or more of alcohol in their blood system are breaking the law....

How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California Works

20 Jul 2019

Albert Hirst

Individuals who have suffered as a result of another’s negligence can hold the perpetrator accountable in court and receive economic and noneconomic damages for their suffering. What happens, however, when the victim passes away? The State of California recognizes wrongful death lawsuits...

California Workers’ Compensation: Receiving Death Benefits

12 Jul 2019

Albert Hirst

When a person passes away as a result of a work injury, there are particular benefits available to the people who depended on the deceased for monetary support. Death benefits are based on the relationship to the perished worker and the amount...

Pedestrian Accident Cases: The Dangers Posed By Quiet Electric Vehicles

04 Jul 2019

Albert Hirst

The noise produced from a combustion engine is a common sound in any busy city across the State of California. Without a doubt, walking individuals can easily hear a Harley Davidson motorcycle or even an eighteen-wheeler that is passing at close proximity....

How You Can Get Your Repetitive Stress Injury Covered By Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

26 Jun 2019

Albert Hirst

A person’s ability to work is part of his or her livelihood. With the inability to perform a routine job duty, this can affect a person’s ability to pay his or her bills and maintain a home. For many workers across California,...

Important Things To Know About Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits In California (FAQs)

18 Jun 2019

Albert Hirst

Based on California’s personal injury laws, a motorcyclist who has been injured after an accident has the right to file a lawsuit the party who caused his or her injuries. The following are commonly asked questions with respect to filing a personal...

Common Problems You May Encounter With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

11 Jun 2019

Albert Hirst

It is not uncommon for an insurance company to deny a person’s workers’ compensation claim, even when the claim is valid. If you have recently filed for workers’ compensation benefits and your claim was denied, do not allow the initial denial turn...

Workers’ Compensation Claims and Auto Accidents

03 Jun 2019

Albert Hirst

For many workers in the State of California, a work-life boundary is almost non-existent. If you are a worker who usually uses a car as a job duty, it is important to know your legal rights, and potential options in the event...

Albert E. Hirst Blog

Injuries Caused By Drunk Driving Accidents and Filing a Civil Lawsuit

How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California Works

California Workers’ Compensation: Receiving Death Benefits

Pedestrian Accident Cases: The Dangers Posed By Quiet Electric Vehicles

How You Can Get Your Repetitive Stress Injury Covered By Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Important Things To Know About Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits In California (FAQs)

Common Problems You May Encounter With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

Workers’ Compensation Claims and Auto Accidents

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