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Hotels depend on occupants. However, when a natural disaster or other major event occurs that stops the flow of people coming to a hotel, occupancy rates can decrease. This can include an event that directly impacts a hotel or one that stems the flow of people coming to the hotel. Hotels in most of the United States have seen a complete shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When events like this happen, business interruption insurance may be ... Read More

Over four years ago, our client was at work when a bridge collapsed in Corona off of the 91 freeway. He suffered severe injuries for which his employer’s work comp carrier denied treatment, delayed necessary medical care and then up till today (the day of trial) would not admit all of his injuries. Adamantly, the defense attorney asked the judge to continue the trial. Veteran WC Attorney, Keith More’s response was no, “my client has the right to have his day in court!” Just as they were about to go on the record, the defense attorney received a call from the adjuster finally admitting all of the injuries and stipulating to his 100% disability with future medical care for life.

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If you are a contractor, then your business depends on getting hired by individuals and other businesses to remain profitable. However, when a major disaster or shutdown forces widespread closures, it can affect contractors as well. At Bentley & More LLP, our California business interruption insurance attorneys want to discuss how this insurance works and whether or not it can help contractors. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep a... Read More

Sexual abuse of children in the United States has arguably reached epidemic proportions. More and more, stories are flooding the news waves regarding individuals and institutions sexually abusing children or covering up the abuse. This includes major organizations such as the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, USA Gymnastics, schools, and more. Statistics show that approximately 10% of children will be sexually abused before they r... Read More

GEICO is perhaps one of the most well-known insurance agencies in the country, particularly when it comes to auto insurance. One of the first things that comes to mind when you hear about GEICO is the GEICO gecko commercials. The gecko seems friendly enough, but is GEICO going to be your friend in the aftermath of a crash? If you or a loved one have been in a car accident and now have to make an auto accident claim with GEICO, the process c... Read More

When you make the difficult decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, you should never have to worry about whether or not they will be mistreated or abused by nursing home employees. However, statistics show that nearly one out of every 10 people over the age of 65 will suffer from elder abuse each year. Unfortunately, this data does not likely give us the full picture because authorities also say that most cases of elder abuse go unrepor... Read More

 

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