Archives: 2016

You’ve probably heard of Uber—the smartphone app that allows you to call a cab to your doorstep in a matter of minutes. It’s a widely adopted use of modern technology, and it’s very, very popular, especially in metropolitan areas. But unlike traditional cab companies, who put their drivers through intense training, Uber’s process for hiring drivers is a tad hazy. You simply don’t know the extent of their training or background check. Since Uber was founded in 2009, the company has been a huge success. In fact, multiple taxi companies have taken strike against Uber, sometimes turning ugly. There have [...]

An owner of a Tesla car died in May while riding in his car on autopilot. Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent his condolences over Twitter to the man and his family. But a tweet cannot fix this tragic accident. The world is undergoing developments that are incomparable to anything society has ever seen before. Advances come faster these days than ever before in human history. All this fresh technology aims to make life easier for us. But with this luxury comes some uncomfortable disadvantages. Autopilot is a feature that car enterprises like Tesla are starting to incorporate into their vehicles. [...]

It’s all fun and games until someone slips and falls. Sometimes it’s just not your fault, and there is no way you could have avoided the fall. In cases like these you may be able to take legal action against the owner or the person responsible for the accident. However, one must have enough evidence to hold someone else liable for your personal injury. Determining liability is the most important part of a slip and fall case. The owner of the premises, their insurance and their attorneys will try to hold you responsible for your fall. And personal injury attorneys [...]

Choosing an attorney can be a daunting process, especially if it’s your first time. Unfortunately, Google does not narrow down the search results to an attorney that is the best fit for you. You’re on your own for this one. You’re going to have to do the research. You’re going to have to hunt for an attorney who won’t forget you, take advantage of you, and who has the right experience. How do you do that? Here are five steps that can help you separate the cream from the crop. 1. Don’t Choose a Large Firm Based on the Hype [...]

Power Legal Group’s Bobby Yaghoubian has been added to Super Lawyers' prestigious 2016 Southern California Rising Stars List, announced in June. The accolade is an incredible achievement for Mr. Yaghoubian, who is among the 2 percent of attorneys chosen in each state. The list is constructed by Super Lawyers, a rating service for top practicing lawyers. They perform independent, peer-influenced research and evaluate other attorneys individually. Only five percent of lawyers in each state make it to the Super Lawyers list. And only the best of the best get chosen for the Rising Stars List. “It’s a great honor,” said [...]

June 20th is a very special day. It’s Ride to Work Day, and that means motorcycles, motorcycles, motorcycles! What is Ride to Work Day? The third Monday in June is National Ride to Work Day. It started in 1992 to highlight motorcycles as an alternative to other modes of transportation. In 2000, an official charitable organization was incorporated, and the movement has spread internationally. Motorcycle enthusiasts ride their motorcycles to work during this event to highlight the number of motorcycle riders from all walks of life. They can reduce congestion on the roads as well as parking problems in major [...]