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Mental health issues affect more people than you might realize, with impacts ranging from mild to severe. If they are left untreated, a person’s behavior can change, and an overall decline in health is common. Some people are not aware they are suffering from these issues, and a lack of financial resources can make getting proper treatment impossible. Unfortunately, undiagnosed or untreated mental conditions can contribute to criminal acts.
If you are charged with a crime, you may be eligible for assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) under Laura’s Law, and you might qualify for a diversion program. A knowledgeable San Jose, CA criminal defense lawyer can help you get the mental health treatment you need while protecting your rights.
The winter holiday season is a time for family, coworkers, and friends to gather and celebrate. Alcohol is often served at these functions, particularly on New Year’s Eve, and intoxicated partygoers frequently decide to drive themselves home. These drivers may also use the time in their cars to mentally make their holiday lists and check them twice rather than concentrating on safe driving. Driving while drunk or distracted is dangerous, but when combined, it can be deadly.
If a distracted or drunk driver causes a car accident that injures you or your family, an experienced Palo Alto, CA lawyer from Fuller Law Firm is here to help you hold him fully accountable. Reach out today to schedule a free case review.
It is illegal to drive in California while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drugs do not have to be unlawful to cause impairments; some over-the-counter and prescription medications can also make driving unsafe. Impaired drivers may experience:
Car accident claims can be challenging when only two vehicles are involved. When several cars crash in a pileup, the complexity level skyrockets. Still, you deserve compensation for your damages if you were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision.
How are fault and liability determined when several vehicles collide? Do I need a lawyer? An experienced San Jose, CA car accident attorney from Fuller Law Firm can help you get the compensation you deserve and hold all at-fault parties accountable.
When several vehicles are involved in a chain-reaction crash, the impacts are not simultaneous. Instead, there is a series of several individual collisions, one after another. Each impact can cause new injuries or worsen already-sustained injuries, with additional property damage following a similar course.
In March 2013, a San Jose bicyclist was struck by a car, sustaining severe injuries. After being released from the hospital, he spent his remaining years in a long-term care facility until his death on October 22. The injuries he sustained 11 years ago are the presumed cause of death. If you doubt that bicycle accidents can have catastrophic consequences, this tragic case proves otherwise.
Why are bicycle accidents likely to cause severe injuries? What damages are available? A compassionate lawyer from Fuller Law Firm can help victims and their families recover the compensation they deserve.
Even if cyclists wear helmets, they have minimal protection against the impact of a car hitting them. The zone of the initial impact is likely the hips, legs, and knees, with secondary injuries potentially occurring when the cyclist is thrown onto the car’s hood or the ground. Unfortunately, some bicyclists are thrown directly into the path of a vehicle’s tires. Even at slower speeds, the injuries sustained can be life-threatening, such as:
Amusement park rides and other attractions offer all-day fun for children and adults, and California has many parks. Accidents can injure patrons, leaving them wondering if they can receive compensation and who will pay. Many of these cases could give you grounds for a premises liability claim against the park’s manager or owner. However, the specific circumstances surrounding your accident could also point to other liable parties.
How do you know if you are eligible for compensation, and how do you know who should pay you? Call our knowledgeable lawyer from Fuller Law Firm to discuss your case, and let us explain your legal options.
Various attractions have different risks. Common injury-producing accidents include:
Sometimes, poor judgment or a simple mistake can result in criminal charges. California lawmakers do not want state residents to pay too heavy a price for some crimes, offering qualifying individuals diversion programs as an alternative to other forms of punishment.
How do you know if you qualify? What types of diversion programs does California have? Your knowledgeable San Jose, CA attorney from Fuller Law Firm can discuss your options during your free consultation.
Many people charged with a misdemeanor crime are eligible for one of several state or federal diversion programs. These programs are intended to help defendants understand and correct the causes of their behaviors, making it less likely for them to be repeat offenders. California has diversion programs for:
Car accidents can have multiple contributing factors, with several parties sharing the fault for causing them. If you are injured in a collision, some of the first questions you probably have are whether you can get compensation and how much your settlement might be. The answers to those questions depend on the state where your crash happened and case-specific factors.
Every state has negligence laws that govern your eligibility for compensation and potential restrictions that can affect your settlement amount. Liable insurers often try to manipulate your fault determination to lower your payout amount. When you choose a lawyer from Fuller Law Firm, we will ensure that fault is assigned accurately to help you recover the highest possible compensation.
California is one of only a few states that uses pure comparative negligence in personal injury cases. Under this law, you can seek compensation from other at-fault parties even if you are 99 percent responsible for causing your car crash, but there is a catch. The amount of compensation you can receive will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
Since 2018, e-scooters have provided convenient transportation in San Jose. Several approved vendors in the city let you rent bikes and e-scooters, encouraging more people to utilize these micro-mobility options. Riders are prohibited from using sidewalks; instead, they must use streets and bike lanes, if available.
Sharing the roads with motor vehicles means there is a higher chance of e-scooter riders being involved in collisions. E-scooter accidents can seriously injure riders, especially if cars are traveling at higher speeds. Determining who is responsible for these collisions is often complicated, but you do not have to do it alone. Call an experienced lawyer from Fuller Law Firm for your free consultation so we can discuss your case and explain how we can help.
Sunny California is home to millions of residents, with millions more tourists visiting the state yearly. Various businesses, tourist attractions, beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, and public spaces inspire pedestrians to explore many areas on foot. Unfortunately, California ranks among the worst states in the nation for pedestrian accidents. In 2022, 40 pedestrians lost their lives in accidents in Santa Clara County alone.
Why do these accidents typically cause severe or fatal injuries? What can you do if you or a loved one are a victim of a pedestrian accident? A compassionate lawyer from Fuller Law Firm can answer those questions and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Property owners, businesses, and other responsible parties are legally obligated to keep their premises safe for customers, employees, and invited guests. This obligation holds true for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail stores, offices, public parks, apartment complexes, and a multitude of other properties.
If you are injured because the responsible party did not meet this requirement, you may be able to obtain compensation through a premises liability claim, even if your injury is the result of an assault or attack due to negligent security. Contact Fuller Law Firm to speak with a dedicated personal injury lawyer who can help you hold all liable parties accountable.
Under California’s premises liability laws, various parties who are responsible for a property have to use reasonable care to minimize the risks of injury to people who are on their premises. This duty to protect others may differ depending on the kind of business or property; for example, this obligation typically does not extend to trespassers.
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