Why California Senate Bill 145 is Misguided and Unnecessary
by Samuel Dordulian, Esq. Under existing law, the Sex Offender Registration Act requires a person convicted of certain sex crimes to register as a sex offender with law enforcement officials while residing, working, or attending school in California. California senate bill 145 purportedly seeks to amend that law in an effort “to end blatant discrimination […]
What is California’s SB 384, and How Will It Change the Lifetime Sex Offender Registration System?
**Dordulian Law Group does not provide legal advice or represent anyone accused or convicted of a sex crime. We strictly represent survivors of sexual assault and abuse. California Senate Bill 384 was passed in October 2017 and is set to take effect on January 1, 2021. In short, the bill changes the current lifelong registry […]
What is the Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in California?
If you’ve found yourself looking into information around wrongful death lawsuits, chances are you’ve suffered a painful tragedy and are looking for answers. In times like these, hopefully the following straightforward information and actionable items will illuminate the way forward as you enter the next chapter. Timeline for Wrongful Death Civil Suits in California Wrongful death […]
Governor Newsom Should Enact Emergency COVID-19 Protections for California’s Essential Workers
On March 19, the California Labor Federation issued a letter to California Governor, Gavin Newsom, expressing concerns over worker safety in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The letter included a call for a workers’ compensation presumption that a COVID-19 exposure or positive test is employment-related for essential workers (in other words, the letter requested […]
Guide To Premises Liability Law In California
If you or someone you know has sustained an injury on someone else’s property, it’s important to guard yourself with some knowledge as to what is and what isn’t considered a premises liability case. We’ve put together some information on the matter and hope you find the following guide helpful. Premises liability cases fall under […]
Guide To California Dog Bite Injury Law
A dog bite accident is typically not the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of personal injury law. Personal injury law covers multiple subsets such as medical malpractice, car accidents, and slip and fall injuries — all of which may seem more likely to impact you on any given day when […]
Understanding California’s E-Scooter Laws and the Rights of Accident Victims in Personal Injury Lawsuits
Nearly 40,000 electric scooters are reportedly traversing the streets (and, though illegally, the sidewalks) of Los Angeles at any given moment. 249 emergency room visits in Southern California resulted from e-scooter accidents between September of 2017 and August of 2018. That figure is the result of a study examining medical records from two UCLA hospitals in Los […]
How California’s AB 218 Passage Impacts Thousands of Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
On October 13th, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed bill AB 218 into law, effectively impacting thousands of sexual abuse survivors who now have the right to file a lawsuit towards obtaining justice. The new legislation has been applauded by many, and viewed as a major step towards resolving the current dichotomy between child and adult sex abuse cases […]
How To Negotiate A Car Accident Injury Case Without A Lawyer
When you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s natural to panic and feel like you’re helpless in the aftermath of the trauma you’ve experienced. Collecting yourself and looking at the situation calmly, however, is always the right way to proceed — and after you’ve had a chance to calm down, you might find that getting […]
Types of Personal Injury Cases
Here at Dordulian Law Group, we understand that injuries can can suddenly impact your life in profound ways, leaving you struggling to cope with your new circumstances. No matter what type of injury you’ve suffered, we can help you if that injury was the result of someone else’s negligence or ill intent. In today’s post, […]