Recent Blog Posts
Child Custody and How It’s Decided
Child custody concerns a parent’s rights to control their child. This includes making important decisions that affect their life and physical control involving having the child live with them. Child custody can be a very divisive issue between parents, and it’s something they should navigate carefully. Castillo & Associates family law attorneys help clients… Read More »
Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
“Workers’ compensation” brings up images of someone hurt while performing hard physical labor, but that’s only the beginning. Anyone injured in the course of their work may qualify, and that injury could be mental or psychological stress, with or without a physical disorder. That includes those dealing with PTSD due to events at work…. Read More »
How Can I Show My Accident Caused Nerve Damage?
Nerve damage can be especially debilitating for an accident victim. It can cause severe and chronic pain and cause physical limitations. You can be compensated for nerve damage if there’s evidence it was caused (or made worse) by the accident and its extent is documented. Castillo & Associates attorneys help accident victims obtain the… Read More »
Those Putting Food in Our Stores Have High Workplace Injury Rates
Workers in the country’s food distribution network have more injuries than those in other workplaces, according to a recent study. We couldn’t live without food, but most of us give little thought to those who make our meals possible. If you’re injured on the job, you have rights to compensation, possibly from different sources…. Read More »
What are My Rights If an Intoxicated Driver Injures Me?
If the other driver’s negligence, including a mistake like driving while under the influence, caused your accident and injuries, you may be able to file a claim with their insurer or file a personal injury lawsuit against them. You can seek compensation for the harm you suffered in the past and what’s reasonably expected… Read More »
Distracted Drivers and the Trail of Death They Leave Behind
Americans are very good at many things, including killing each other in vehicle accidents. We continue our multitasking lives when we’re behind the wheel. That lack of focus on driving causes thousands of deaths and injuries annually. We know it’s dangerous, but we do it anyway. If you are injured in an automobile accident… Read More »
Are Birthday Cards Getting People Killed?
Cargo, including birthday cards, and the trucks carrying mail are getting people killed. The US Post Office is under pressure to cut costs. It’s turned to inexpensive, dangerous trucking companies to transport our Amazon packages, checks, and birthday cards. These companies, hungry for business but with no appetite for safety, have gotten people killed…. Read More »
What is Negligence, and How is it Related to Accident Cases?
Negligence is the legal theory or framework used to support accident claims. Another may have intentionally injured you, or it happened by mistake. All negligent actions are mistakes, but not all mistakes result from negligence. Negligence is how courts divide errors that can be the basis of legal action and those that cannot. The… Read More »
Are Injuries Caused by Workplace Violence Covered by Workers’ Comp?
You should receive benefits for injuries resulting from violence at work if you’re doing your job and acting within the scope of your duties. This covers harm caused by a violent co-worker or someone entering your workplace and committing a crime. With more than three decades of experience, the attorneys at Castillo & Associates… Read More »
Can You Work on a Spousal Visa in The US
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides information on petitions filed annually for alien relatives, including petitions for spouses. According to USCIS data for the 2021 fiscal year, approximately 463,000 petitions for foreign relatives were filed, including spousal visa petitions and ones for children and parents. At Castillo & Associates, we have successfully… Read More »
