Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are convenient ways to traverse a new city, get to and from the airport, or enjoy a night on the town with friends. But, for many, these rides can prove to be dangerous. Recent…
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January 2020 Statute of Limitations Changes for Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuits in California Adults who were sexually assaulted as children often repress memories of the abuse for many years. In some cases, an individual may not recall the sexual assault…
On October 11, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB-218 into law. This new Act amended Sections 349.1 and 1002 of the CA Code of Civil Procedure. It also amended Section 905 of the CA Government Code relating to Childhood sexual…
SANTA ROSA, CA–“Survivors of sexual abuse have new rights in the fight against childhood sex abuse and assault,” said Michael Fiumara, founding partner of the leading Northern California litigation law firm of Fiumara & Milligan, who, for 30 years, has…
If you have ever been in a car accident that was not your fault and pursued the matter on your own directly with an insurance company, you know how tough it is to get the financial recovery you deserve for…
We just represented a client of ours through trial and he was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge of violating PC 273a(b). His daughter accused him while testifying (she was 13 yo by trial, 12 yo on DOI) of punching her…
Summer’s 100 Dangerous Days Having hit mid-June, we are in the middle of what law enforcement calls the “100 dangerous days of summer” on the roads. According to California Highway Patrol (CHP), there were 1,099 DUI arrests made in California…
The number of pedestrian accident injuries and fatalities have sharply risen both in California and across the U.S. for many reasons. People can be seriously injured or killed when they are struck by motor vehicles while they are walking, jogging…
This law firm has been representing defendants for almost a quarter century. At many times young children, teenagers and especially adults are charged with gun crimes which have very harsh penalties, jail and prison associated with their use and misuse. …
Prostitution Laws In Sonoma County, Marin County & The Entire North Bay Under California law prostitution is a violation of California Penal Code section 647(b). The act of prostitution involves two or more parties, the person(s) soliciting the prostitute and…
