California gives cheers to Cheerleaders

California has added labor code 2754 that now makes "cheerleaders" of a California based "professional sports team" an employee (and no longer an independent contractor). As an employee, cheerleaders have more rights and protections under labor code, unemployment insurance code, and FEHA verus independent contractors who do not have the same protections. For more information, contact Campano Law Group at 661-945-5300 or via email at acampano@campanolaw.com

Accidents and insurance companies wanting a recorded statement from you.

Question: What is a recorded statement and why am I being asked to give one?

Answer: A recorded statement happens when typically, the insurance company for the person who caused the accident calls you immediately after an accident to ask you questions and record everything you say. The answers you give in that recorded statement can harm your case. Call Campano Law Group, at 661-945-5300, a law firm experienced with insurance companies, for FREE consultations to help with your accident. Or email us at acampano@campanolaw.com.

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Question: I am selling my car and the person who is buying it from me got in an accident. Am I fault for the accident even though I am selling my car and the guy buying it got into the accident?

Answer: If the sale/transfer of title has not been completed with the DMV, you can still be considered the owner at fault for the accident. See California Vehicle Code 17150, 17151

For more information about car accidents, call Attorney Angelo F. Campano at 661-945-5300; acampano@campanolaw.com

Question: Will I be at fault if I am in a car accident because I do not have a driver’s license?

Answer: Not having a driver’s license can happen for many reasons. And, not having a driver’s license at the time of an accident is not by itself proof that you are at fault. See: Wysock v. Borchers Bros. (1951) 104. Cal.App.2d 571.

(For more information about accidents, and your rights, call Attorney Angelo F. Campano / acampano@campanolaw.com/ Tel: 661-945-5300)

Skateboarders are people too!

In California, a pedestrian includes people using a skateboard. See CA vehicle code 467. This means that skateboarders riding across the street at a crosswalk have the same rights as any other pedestrian.

(Attorney Angelo F. Campano / acampano@campanolaw.com / tel: 661-945-5300)