Blog Posts in 2020 Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 29-Jul-2020 What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims? Personal injury claims must be filed within a certain amount of time to be considered viable. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is different in every state. It is important ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 22-Jul-2020 About Pure Comparative Negligence Laws in California In some personal injury cases, a person who has sustained severe injuries is partially at fault. Although another party may be more to blame for the events of an accident, an injury victim may have contributed as well. For example, a motorcycle rider ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 25-Jun-2020 Can Tenants Recover Compensation if Their Apartment Building is Taken Through Eminent Domain? Under the power of eminent domain, the government can acquire property as long as they are doing so for public use and the owner of the property is fairly compensated. Compensating a property owner ensures that they are justly paid not only for the ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 11-Jun-2020 Do Local and State Governments Have Eminent Domain Powers? The federal government has the power to acquire property under the legal principle of eminent domain. This power was established in a section of the United States Constitution known as the “takings clause,” which states, “... nor ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 15-May-2020 What Happens if You Refuse Eminent Domain? Eminent domain is a government power that allows local and national entities to acquire private property and use it for a public purpose. If your home or business has recently become the subject of an eminent domain case, you may be wondering: How ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 6-May-2020 About Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Cases Through a personal injury claim, a person who has been injured because of the negligence of another party can be compensated for the resulting damages. Often, these cases focus on the financial impact of an injury — medical bills, lost wages, ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 24-Apr-2020 What is Just Compensation in an Eminent Domain Case? Eminent domain is defined in a section of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution known as the “Takings Clause.” The Takings Clause states, when defining the rights of people in this country, “nor shall private property be ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 9-Apr-2020 What You Should Know About Filing a Case Against the Owner of Your Mobile Home Park The owner of a mobile home park is more than just the person with their name on the deed. Mobile home park owners are often responsible for maintaining the park, fixing problems brought forth by residents, providing utilities, coordinating with local ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 9-Mar-2020 How to Prepare for Natural Disasters When You're a California Homeowner California is no stranger to natural disasters, especially in recent years. Some of the most destructive and deadly wildfires in California history have occurred in just the past few years, including the Camp Fire, which blazed through Butte County ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 9-Mar-2020 New California Real Estate Law Ease Restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units Thanks to a new 2020 change in state law, California homeowners will have less restrictions when it comes to building or developing their accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. The regulation changes come six ADU-relayed bills that Governor Gavin Newsom ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 26-Feb-2020 New California Business Laws for 2020 California adopted 17 business laws that took effect New Year’s Day in 2020. Some of the laws have immediate consequences, while others will take longer to implement and produce changes. As a business owner, it’s important to remain ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 24-Feb-2020 6 Strange Real Estate Laws in the U.S. If you’re involved in real estate, rent a home, or own a business, you may be familiar with your state or city’s real estate laws. Real estate laws have a long history, and stem from the ownership of property by the ruling class, or a ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 19-Feb-2020 The Importance of Gathering Evidence in an MVA Motor vehicle accidents can happen suddenly and without warning, leaving victims in shock and unsure of what to do next. While your health is of the utmost importance and you should seek medical attention immediately if you’re seriously ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 10-Feb-2020 Who Is Liable in a Rideshare Accident? If you’ve been involved in a rideshare accident and are suffering from injuries at the hands of a negligent party, you may be wondering how the personal injury claims process works. Does the rideshare driver pay if they’re responsible? ... Continue Reading