Legal Blog

• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 23-Feb-2018

  Our Law Firm Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments

  In the midst of the digital age, even currency is going digital, and so is the Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes. Effective immediately, we now accept digital currency payments for our legal services. Our law office now accepts a variety of ...

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• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 26-Sep-2017

  Face ID nor Touch ID Protects Your Right to Privacy

  Apple just announced its newest phones, the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, both of which will feature Face ID as a security feature. This means you can use your face to unlock your phone. For many iPhone enthusiasts, this is an improvement on the Touch ID ...

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• Posted By Thien Nguyen 28-Aug-2017

  WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES CAUSED BY CAR ACCIDENTS

  What is a Traumatic Brain Injury? According to the VA, approximately 1.4 million people a year sustain a traumatic brain injury in the United States. A traumatic brain injury is a dysfunction in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 21-Aug-2017

  Distracted Driving in LA

  A new California law in 2017 has banned the holding and operating of a cell phone while driving, but, if you glance around during your commute home, you'll find that it doesn't stop many Orange County drivers from continuing to pick up their ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 14-Aug-2017

  3 COMMON MISDIAGNOSED CONDITIONS AND WHAT TO DO

  According to a 2014 study by the BMJ medical journal, nearly 1 in 20 adults in the United States are misdiagnosed every year. Misdiagnosis can prevent a patient from obtaining the correct treatment, causing injuries. Three commonly misdiagnosed ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 14-Aug-2017

  5 Hazards on California Roads and How to Deal with Them

  Driving in Los Angeles and Orange County can be extremely dangerous. In 2014 in Los Angeles alone, over 35,000 people were injured or killed in a car accident. While the hazards of driving are innumerable, below are a few of the more common ...

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• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 7-Aug-2017

  Tired Driving is a significant risk for a California Auto Accident

  Did you know that 60 percent of Americans have admitted to driving while sleepy, and that 37 percent confessed to having falling asleep at the wheel? Each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these fatigued or drowsy ...

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• Posted By Thien Nguyen 7-Aug-2017

  Three Avoidable Causes of Cerebral Palsy

  Cerebral Palsy is a disorder or movement, muscle tone, or posture caused by injury to the brain before or during birth. Cerebral Palsy can cause a baby to have difficulty reaching milestones, such as sitting up, walking, and swallowing food. ...

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• Posted By Thien Nguyen 3-Aug-2017

  4 Important Bicycle Safety Reminders

  In the summertime one of the most fun and eco-friendly means of transportation is by bicycle. Since bicyclists share the road with motor vehicles, extra precautions should be taken when cruising to avoid injury, or even death. According to the ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 20-Jun-2017

  WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN ORANGE COUNTY

  If you've been in a car accident in Orange County, you understand how frightening it can be. Car accidents can injure you not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and financially. Given the high number of vehicle accidents on ...

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• Posted By Thien Nguyen 15-Jun-2017

  IT MAY NOT BE TOO LATE TO SUE IF YOU WERE MOLESTED AS A CHILD

  School or Church Sexual Abuse People who were sexually abused or molested as a child at school, church, or in a sports group may be able to sue later as an adult. Sometimes children are too afraid to tell that they were abused or molested. Sometimes, ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 24-May-2017

  New Proposed California Bit License Law: Assembly Bill 1123

  In 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 129, which legalized the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the state of California. While these currencies are not considered "legal tender," California ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 13-Feb-2017

  Los Angeles Metro Bus Injury Lawyer

  Thousands of people every day rely on the Los Angeles Metro Bus System for transportation. It is a great public service. Unfortunately, a cost of this service is that sometimes bus accidents happen. In most cases, an accident is at least partially ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 6-Feb-2017

  United States Border Patrol Shooting Lawyer

  Dozens of border patrol shootings have happened over the past several years. A March 2016 report in The New York Times detailed the 2012 death of 16-year-old Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez, who was shot 10 times in the back by Border Patrol agents ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 30-Jan-2017

  OCTA Bus Injuries

  On December 27, 2016, the 60-year old driver of an Avalon sedan suddenly crossed over the center line on Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim. The driver seemed to have suffered a medical crisis, causing him to lose control of the car, which then collided ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 30-Dec-2016

  Knott's Berry Farm Injury Lawyer

  Knott's Berry Farm Injury Attorney If you or a loved on have been injured as a result at Knott's Berry Farm as the result negligence of the park, you may be entitled to compensation. Asumentment parks in Orange County tend to think they are ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 5-Dec-2016

  Palm Springs Bus Accident Leaves Victims Without Adequate Compensation

  Palm Springs Bus Crash Leaves Victims Without Adequate Compensation On October 23, 2016, a tourist bus traveling roughly 65 miles per hour slammed into a slow-moving tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 near Palm Springs. The crash injured 32 people and ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 28-Nov-2016

  New Criminal Laws in California for 2017

  New Criminal Laws in California for 2017 Several major changes are coming to California criminal law in 2017. The biggest change will occur if Prop 64 passes because it would legalize marijuana in the state. Governor Brown signed into law three ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 19-Nov-2016

  Changes to the Statute of Limitations in California's Rape and Child Molestation Cases

  A new California law, SB813, has eliminated the statute of limitations for rape and child sexual abuse charges. Under the old law, prosecution of rape had to commence within 10 years of the crime, and prosecution for child sexual abuse had to ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 16-Nov-2016

  Products Liability for Marijuana Injury

  Products Liability for Marijuana Injury California is on the verge of legalizing marijuana for recreational use. When this happens, a booming marijuana industry is sure to thrive in the state, but like any industry that sells products to consumers, ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 9-Nov-2016

  Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in California

  Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in CA When a healthcare provider’s negligence harms a California patient during the course of treatment, that victim can file a medical malpractice claim. These can be filed when a healthcare provider fails to ...

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• Posted By Scott Hughes 7-Nov-2016

  Prop 64 Could Legalize Marijuana in California

  Prop 64 Could Legalize Marijuana in California Although medical marijuana is legal in California, the possession of marijuana for recreational use is illegal. Under current law, possession of more than 28.5 grams is a misdemeanor punishable by up to ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 4-Aug-2016

  Who Can File a California Wrongful Death Action?

  Who Can File a California Wrongful Death Action? When a person is killed due to the intent or neglect of another, under California law certain family members of the victim can file a wrongful death suit against the responsible party. The responsible ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 2-Aug-2016

  Orange County Medical Malpractice Claims Explained

  Orange County Medical Malpractice Claims Explained When a healthcare provider's negligence causes a patient harm, the victim can bring a California medical malpractice claim. All professional healthcare providers have a duty to carry out their ...

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• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 28-Jul-2016

  SEC Investigations Attorney

  Any person or company that participates in the securities market could become the subject or target of a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. In United States v. Morton Salt, 338 U.S. 632, 652 (1950) , the Supreme Court of ...

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