You may notice people occasionally use similar words interchangeably even though they don't mean the same thing. Some individuals may call a bowl of broth with meat and vegetables a soup while others call it a stew. While they are similar, each culinary term indicates [...]
If you are exploring bankruptcy as a possible solution to your financial woes, it may surprise you that this legal remedy has a considerable price tag attached. While it may seem contradictory for the government to charge people filing fees when they are already struggling [...]
When you receive personal injuries in any mishap caused by others, you may undergo medical treatments, replace lost or damaged property and miss work while you recuperate. Depending on your injuries, you may also suffer depression, physical pain and stress. While you want fair compensation [...]
Although California is among the states wielding a strict liability law with clearly specified guidelines for dog bites, be aware of several exemptions a dog owner may have if embroiled in a dog-bite controversy. Understanding the state's legal code and the way it works with [...]
A Judgment Carries the Weight of California Law When a judgment is issued in a California court of law, this legal determination spells out who won the case and the damages the losing party, called the judgment debtor, must pay. The concept is officially defined [...]
Unfortunately, personal injuries can occur just about anywhere in our beautiful state. While the most common personal injury lawsuits stem from motor vehicle accidents, many other incidents resulting in personal harm involve a legal term known as premises liability. The Concept of Premises Liability When [...]
Deciding whether to accept an out-of-court settlement for personal injury compensation or take the case to court can seem like a quiz show where you risk what you've already won in the hope of getting more. Understanding the personal injury settlement process and what's involved [...]
Since Uber started up in 2009 and Lyft launched approximately two years later, these rideshare companies have grown at an astounding speed. In the United States, 36% of its citizens have used a ridesharing app at least once. You may wonder how this transportation development [...]
Losing your home through foreclosure is an emotionally wrenching experience. It involves more than losing money and needing to find new living quarters. It doesn't matter how long you've lived there — it's where you made many precious memories. If you're worried about missed house [...]
Some occupations have always carried an inherent risk of getting nipped — or ripped — by a dog's teeth during the workday. Landscape workers, gutter installers and delivery persons are occasionally attacked by a homeowner's dog or stray pooch. Likewise, workers who repair appliances, install [...]
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Law Offices of Brent D. George will take the time to explore your case and make sure that you are given the best possible legal advice and representation. We service Los Angeles County and Ventura County, including the communities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Oak Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura.
