San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

As educated as many Americans are, there are a lot of common misperceptions on how laws are made in the United States. Laws are not made by lawyers or judges, but rather by the legislative branch of the government. The other two branches of the government are the executive and judicial. The executive branch is led by the President of the United States, and includes his cabinet, governors and other organizations, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The judicial branch is made up of the court system. Lawyers are here to help citizens make sure that those laws are fair and constitutional. If you have a lawsuit and need the help of an attorney, you should contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

For laws or statutes in states, they are created by the state senate and state representatives, and for federal laws, they are written and pass through Congress. There are certain laws and statutes that need to pass through voters. For example, recently California had a vote on Proposition 8, the amendment to make marriage between same sex couples legal. Since it was to amend the California Constitution, the law dictates that it has to be voted on by the voters. However, many other statutes and laws are voted on by representatives and senators. That is why it is so important to vote for representatives and senators who represent your interests and desires.

Some laws are created to make sure that citizens are able to recover damages for any injuries they have suffered or to make sure that they have a way to address their grievances. For example, there are tort laws which allow for people to bring wrongful death or personal injury lawsuits because of someone else’s negligence. The laws define what negligence is, and the type and extent of damages that a person may recover. These laws are usually different between different states. To find out what the laws in California are in your specific circumstance, you should talk to a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements. Please also check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about lawsuits and the different types of laws in California.

Want to know more about the U.S. government and how laws are made? Go to Part 2: LAWS ARE CREATED BY LEGISLATURE, ENFORCED BY EXECUTIVE AND MONITORED BY JUDICIAL BRANCH. (Part 2 of 2)