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The Hassell Law Group specializes
in civil matters and litigation for the following practice
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The Hassell Law Group also handles
other kinds of Tort law cases and Litigation of cases in
all areas of law that we specialize in. |
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PERSONAL INJURY/ACCIDENTS |
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The civil laws governing the rights of victims injured, whether
negligently or intentionally, are complex. We represent individuals
and the families of individuals who have been seriously injured
or killed as a result of the negligent or wrongful conduct
of others, particularly in automobile related-accidents.
As experienced an personal injury law
firm, we understand how insurance companies and their attorneys
think. Insurance companies are interested in minimizing their
economic exposure when a serious injury or death has occurred.
They hire attorneys whose job it is to aggressively undermine
each aspect of your claim. We know their tactics. We invest
the time and resources necessary to prepare every case for
the most successful possible outcome. |
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EMPLOYMENT LAW |
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Discrimination |
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Our firm handles all aspects of discrimination.
California law protects employees against an employer's discrimination
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Race/Color |
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Employment Law |
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Disability |
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Gender |
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Pregnancy |
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Sexual Harrassment |
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National Origin |
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Sexual Orientation |
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In California
, most cases of unlawful discrimination by an employer are
pursued under California 's Fair Employment and Housing Act
(FEHA), rather than under federal law. That is because
in most instances FEHA provides greater remedies and more
protection to an employee who has been victimized by this
type of conduct than does federal law. If you
believe you have been the victim of discrimination or harassment,
we invite you to contact our office for a free initial consultation.
Under both state and federal law, it is unlawful for an employer
to wrongfully terminate, discriminate or harass an employee
because of that employee's race, gender or age. Even "at-will"
employees are entitled to the legal protections afforded by
these statutes, can sue an employer who has engaged in this
type of discrimination, and may even be awarded reimbursement
for attorney fees. Additionally, discrimination based
on a woman's pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical
conditions, may constitute a form of discrimination, including
sex discrimination. |
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Severance Package
Negotiation |
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Severance Agreements are
designed to compensate an employee for their service as an
employee in situations involving lay offs or termination,
or where the relationship between employer and employee has
gone sour. However, employers almost always require the former
employee to sign a release and give up all rights against
the employer. The employer may even attempt to impose new
obligations on the departing employee. These may include non-compete
clauses and confidentiality provisions. If you think you might
be giving up a claim or are unsure of your rights, it makes
sense to have an attorney review the severance agreement and
release before you sign it.
As an employee, sometimes you can be
compensated for having to leave your employment without have
to sue your employer by filing a lawsuit. In addition, a lawyer
can review the text of the severance agreement and make recommendations
concerning burdensome terms and additional provisions, which
are favorable to the employee, so that the agreement is not
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Wrongful Termination |
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Wrongful termination involves
being fired from a job for an unlawful reason.
If you are fired and the employers' motivating factor is your
race, sex, ethnic origin, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation,
or medical condition, it is a violation of the California Fair
Employment & Housing Act.
If you are terminated because you complained about or exercised
your rights pursuant to a law, statute or regulation, which
has been adopted for the benefit of the public, you may have
a cause of action for wrongful termination in violation of public
policy. If you were fired in retaliation for complaining about
discrimination or reporting it, you may have a claim for retaliation.
If you believe you have a cause of action for wrongful termination,
it is in your best interest to seek the advice of an attorney
as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected
and to get the best possible relief available to you under the
law. |
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INSURANCE CLAIM
DISPUTE |
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The purpose of insurance
is to help you when you are in need after an accident or an
unfortunate event. Some times the insurance company pays you
the money that is due under the insurance policy after you
make your claim. Sometimes it denies legitimate claims, pays
less than is due on a claim, delays payment, or makes unreasonable
demands before making payment. This is when a lawyer can benefit
you the most. A free consultation regarding your claims dispute
will help you determine whether the insurer is acting fairly
or not, and if not, what can be done about it.
In some instances where you have an insurance dispute, and
the insurer has not resolved it, a lawyer can bring a bad
faith claim against your own insurance company if it can be
shown that they purposely refused to process a legitimate
insurance claim. |
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