Admin, Author at Victims' Legal Counsel, APC

July 22, 2021
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Business
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Are Your Attorneys’ Fees Recoverable In Your Civil Suit?

In any legal dispute, clients are often focused on the wrong committed by the other party, the damages suffered, and the evidence available to prove both. And rightfully so. But there is another important factor that must be considered in evaluating any legal dispute: whether you can recover your attorneys’ fees spent in the litigation. […]

When Can An Employer Be Held Liable For Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment?

Both federal and state law prohibit employers from subjecting employees to sexual harassment by creation of hostile work environments. To state a case for sexual harassment based on hostile or offensive work environments, a plaintiff must show that (1) he or she was subjected to unwelcome sexual advances, conduct or comments, (2) the harassment complained […]

June 14, 2021
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Personal Injury
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Uninsured & Underinsured Motorists in California

Uninsured & Underinsured Motorists in California In California, all drivers or owners of a vehicle must show financial responsibility in case of injury to other people or damage to property caused by their vehicle. Most people establish financial responsibility by buying auto liability insurance. By law, a driver or owner of a vehicle must maintain […]

June 7, 2021
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Personal Injury
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What Types of Damages Are Recoverable In A Personal Injury Case?

Unfortunately, there is no way to turn back time to fully unwind the harm suffered by someone injured because of another person. In most cases, the only available remedy for the injured is monetary award by settlement or judgment. Compensatory or actual damages are recoverable to make the injured person restored as much as possible […]

March 30, 2021
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Personal Injury
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What Are Your Rights And Remedies As A Victim Of Hate Violence?

Most people know it is a crime to commit an act of violence or threat of violence against a person or one’s property because of that person’s protected characteristic, such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex. When we hear about these acts of violence, we tend to think criminal laws are […]

March 16, 2021
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Real Estate
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What Does it Mean to Quiet Title and Why is it the Most Contested Claim in Real Estate Litigation?

When title or interest in real property is contested by competing parties, one can initiate a quiet title action to determine the rights of all persons involved as it relates to the subject property. For example, if you purchased a home but later find out that another person is contemporaneously claiming ownership of your home, […]