Author name: Tom Feher, Esq.

Tom Feher is the founding attorney of Feher Law APC, a California personal injury and employment law firm with offices in Torrance and Huntington Beach. He has recovered over $100 million for injured workers and accident victims across California. Tom is a trial attorney licensed to practice in all California state courts and focuses on complex personal injury, workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. He offers free consultations to prospective clients.

Signs of Brain Injury After a Car Accident

Signs of brain injury after a car accident include persistent headaches, dizziness, memory problems, confusion, mood changes, and sensory sensitivities that may appear hours or days after the collision. At Feher Law, we help Southern California families recognize these warning signs and protect their legal rights while pursuing the compensation they deserve. While some injuries

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Side-Impact Collision: Who’s at Fault in California?

At Feher Law, we find that fault in California side-impact collisions typically lies with drivers who violate traffic laws, such as running red lights or failing to yield the right of way. California’s comparative negligence system means even partially at-fault victims can recover compensation, but determining exact fault percentages requires a thorough legal investigation. Our

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Disability Wrongful Termination in California

Disability wrongful termination in California occurs when employers illegally fire employees due to their disabilities or medical conditions. At Feher Law, we represent employees who have faced wrongful termination due to disability discrimination, bringing our experience with over $100 million in recovered settlements and verdicts to every case we handle. California provides some of the

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Can I Be Fired After Announcing My Retirement in California?

Yes, California employers can legally terminate you after announcing retirement under at-will employment laws. However, significant legal protections exist under federal ERISA regulations and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act when termination targets your retirement benefits or involves age discrimination. At Feher Law, we’ve recovered millions for clients who faced wrongful termination.   If you’re

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Getting Rear-Ended While Stopped in California

Getting rear-ended while stopped in California typically results in clear liability for the at-fault driver, giving you strong legal rights to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Feher Law, we help California rear-end accident victims navigate these claims and secure maximum compensation while you focus on recovery from your injuries.

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Fired After Taking Approved Time Off in California?

Being fired after taking approved time off in California can be illegal under state and federal employment protection laws. At Feher Law, we represent employees who face wrongful termination for using legally protected leave, helping clients recover compensation and hold employers accountable for violating worker rights.  Contact our Torrance discrimination lawyer for experienced representation. How

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If Someone Brake Checks You, Who’s at Fault in California?

If someone brake-checks you in California, the brake-checking driver is typically at fault when their actions were intentional and unnecessary. At Feher Law, we help brake check accident victims prove the other driver’s deliberate misconduct, while California’s comparative negligence law ensures even tailgaters can recover compensation based on fault percentages. We handle every aspect of

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Can I Collect Unemployment If Terminated While on Disability in California?

You generally cannot collect unemployment while actively receiving disability benefits in California, but you may qualify for unemployment after your disability ends and a medical professional clears you to work. At Feher Law, we guide employees through the complex intersection of disability benefits and unemployment eligibility when termination occurs during medical leave. Timing and circumstances

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Can I Be Fired If My Short-Term Disability Is Denied in California?

No, you cannot legally be fired simply because your short-term disability claim was denied. The denial of disability insurance benefits doesn’t automatically strip away your job protections under California and federal law, and your employer must still comply with leave laws and disability accommodations regardless of whether your insurance claim was approved. Contact our Torrance

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