Legal Disclaimer

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The information provided on the website of Weltin Law, P.C. (“Weltin Law,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is intended for general informational and educational purposes only.

It also applies, where relevant, to articles, videos, images, translations, social media posts, advertisements, downloadable materials, email communications, and other digital content published by or on behalf of Weltin Law.

1. No Legal Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice.

The website may contain general information about:

• California workers’ compensation;
• workplace injuries;
• construction accidents;
• work-related vehicle accidents;
• maritime injuries;
• the Defense Base Act;
• the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act;
• the Jones Act;
• boating accidents;
• wrongful death claims; and
• other legal topics.

This information is general and may not apply to your individual circumstances.

Legal rights and obligations depend on the particular facts, evidence, applicable law, deadlines, jurisdiction, insurance coverage, medical documentation, and other circumstances involved in each matter.

You should consult a qualified attorney regarding your specific situation.

2. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Viewing this website, reading its content, submitting a form, requesting a case review, sending an email, calling the firm, following a social media account, or receiving a response does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is established only after:

• Weltin Law reviews the matter;
• any necessary conflict-of-interest review is completed;
• the firm expressly agrees to provide representation; and
• any required written engagement agreement is completed.

Weltin Law is not obligated to accept any matter submitted through the website.

3. Do Not Send Confidential or Highly Sensitive Information

Do not send confidential, privileged, time-sensitive, or highly sensitive information through the website or ordinary email before Weltin Law confirms that it represents you.

Information submitted before an attorney-client relationship is established may not be protected by attorney-client privilege or other confidentiality protections.

Do not submit through the website:

• Social Security numbers;
• complete medical records;
• financial account information;
• passwords;
• identification documents;
• confidential employment records;
• privileged communications;
• original evidence; or
• other highly sensitive information,

unless a member of the firm has specifically instructed you to provide it through an appropriate method.

The current website forms do not permit document uploads.

4. Website Forms and Communications

The website includes contact and case-review forms.

Information submitted through these forms is delivered to and stored in the firm’s reception email account.

Based on the firm’s current practices:

• form submissions are not stored in a customer relationship management platform;
• form submissions are not sent to a third-party CRM;
• forms do not permit document uploads;
• visitors are not enrolled in newsletters;
• visitors do not receive automated promotional follow-up messages;
• visitors do not receive SMS messages;
• visitors do not receive WhatsApp messages; and
• the information is used primarily to review and respond to the inquiry.

Submitting a form does not:

• create an attorney-client relationship;
• guarantee representation;
• protect a filing deadline;
• guarantee confidentiality or privilege;
• guarantee an immediate response; or
• guarantee a particular result.

5. Telephone Communications

Weltin Law does not currently record telephone calls.

The firm does not currently use:

• call-tracking numbers;
• third-party call-tracking services;
• automated telephone marketing systems; or
• call-recording services.

Calling the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee that the firm will accept a matter.

Information voluntarily provided by telephone may be documented or retained as reasonably necessary to respond to the inquiry, evaluate a potential matter, maintain records, or comply with professional obligations.

6. No Immediate Response Guaranteed

Submitting a website form, sending an email, leaving a voicemail, or contacting the firm through another method does not guarantee an immediate response.

Weltin Law will review communications and respond as soon as reasonably possible during regular business operations.

Do not rely on the website or an unanswered communication as the only method of addressing:

• an emergency;
• an urgent medical issue;
• a filing deadline;
• an appeal deadline;
• a hearing date;
• a notice requirement; or
• another time-sensitive legal matter.

7. No Guarantee or Prediction of Results

Weltin Law does not guarantee, promise, or predict the outcome of any legal matter.

Every matter depends on its own:

• facts;
• evidence;
• applicable law;
• medical findings;
• witness testimony;
• available insurance;
• procedural history;
• jurisdiction; and
• other circumstances.

No statement on the website should be interpreted as a guarantee, warranty, promise, or prediction of a particular result.

California Rule of Professional Conduct 7.1 prohibits false or misleading communications about a lawyer or the lawyer’s services.

8. Testimonials

The website may publish client testimonials.

Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee, promise, or predict the outcome of another person’s matter.

A testimonial may be edited for:

• clarity;
• length;
• grammar;
• translation;
• privacy; or
• presentation,

provided that the substance is not changed in a misleading manner.

Where an actor portrays a real client’s experience, Weltin Law may use:

Actor portrayal of a real client’s experience.

Where privacy-related details have been changed, the following disclosure may also appear:

Based on a real client experience. Certain details may have been changed to protect privacy.

A person appearing in a testimonial video should not be assumed to be the actual client unless expressly identified as such.

9. Professional Awards and Recognitions

The website may refer to professional awards, ratings, memberships, recognitions, or distinctions received by Weltin Law or its attorneys.

Such references should not be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of quality;
• a promise of a particular outcome;
• proof that the firm is superior to all other law firms;
• an endorsement by a court or government agency; or
• evidence that another person will receive a similar result.

Standards used by third-party organizations may vary and may change over time.

10. No Published Case Results or Recovery Amounts

Based on the firm’s current website practices, Weltin Law does not publish:

• settlement amounts;
• verdict amounts;
• recovery figures; or
• detailed case-result summaries.

If that practice changes, any such content should be reviewed for:

• accuracy;
• client authorization;
• confidentiality;
• context;
• professional responsibility; and
• applicable advertising requirements.

Past results, if ever published, would not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in another matter.

11. Actors, Models, Stock Images, Avatars, and Generated Media

People appearing in website or social media content may be:

• actors;
• models;
• stock-image subjects;
• dramatized characters;
• artificial intelligence-generated people;
• avatars;
• voice actors; or
• other visual or audio representations.

Unless expressly identified otherwise, a person shown or heard should not be assumed to be:

• an actual client;
• an attorney;
• an employee of Weltin Law;
• a witness;
• an opposing party; or
• a participant in an actual legal matter.

Where appropriate, disclosures may include:

Actor portrayal of a real client’s experience.

AI-generated image. Not an actual client or attorney.

Dramatization. For illustrative purposes only.

12. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Content

Weltin Law may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with:

• drafting;
• editing;
• translation;
• summarization;
• design;
• image creation;
• video production;
• voice production;
• captions;
• social media content; and
• presentation of digital materials.

Artificial intelligence tools may produce:

• errors;
• omissions;
• outdated information;
• incomplete explanations;
• inaccurate translations;
• unrealistic images; or
• inaccurate audio or visual details.

AI-assisted content is provided for general informational or promotional purposes only and does not constitute individualized legal advice.

The use of artificial intelligence does not replace the professional judgment of a qualified attorney.

The State Bar of California advises that attorneys using generative AI remain responsible for professional duties involving competence, confidentiality, accuracy, supervision, candor, and professional judgment.

13. Human Review of AI-Assisted Content

Weltin Law may review, edit, approve, or revise AI-assisted content before publication.

However, human review does not guarantee that every error, omission, translation issue, or outdated statement will be identified immediately.

Visitors who believe that content is inaccurate or unclear may contact the firm for clarification.

No AI-assisted material should be relied upon as a substitute for advice regarding a specific legal matter.

14. Accuracy and Completeness

Weltin Law makes reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information.

However, the firm does not guarantee that website content is:

• complete;
• current;
• error-free;
• applicable to a particular matter;
• appropriate in every jurisdiction; or
• updated immediately after a change in law.

Laws, regulations, court decisions, agency guidance, forms, benefit amounts, deadlines, and legal interpretations may change.

Website content may remain online after some information has changed.

Visitors should verify current information with a qualified attorney or the relevant government agency before relying on it.

15. Deadlines and Time-Sensitive Matters

Legal claims may be subject to strict deadlines.

These may include:

• statutes of limitation;
• filing deadlines;
• notice requirements;
• appeal periods;
• administrative deadlines;
• claim-submission deadlines;
• hearing dates; and
• deadlines contained in letters, notices, or court orders.

Using this website, submitting a form, sending an email, calling the firm, or leaving a voicemail does not extend, suspend, preserve, or satisfy any deadline.

Do not rely on the website as the only means of addressing an urgent or time-sensitive legal issue.

16. Medical Information Disclaimer

Any discussion of injuries, symptoms, treatment, disability, medical restrictions, or recovery is provided for general informational purposes only.

It is not medical advice and should not replace evaluation or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Seek emergency medical assistance when an injury or condition requires urgent attention.

Weltin Law does not diagnose medical conditions or prescribe treatment through the website.

17. Jurisdiction and Attorney Licensing

Weltin Law, P.C. is a California professional corporation located in Oakland, California.

The website may be accessible from locations where the firm’s attorneys are not admitted or authorized to practice.

Access to the website does not mean that Weltin Law:

• offers legal services in every jurisdiction;
• is authorized to practice in every jurisdiction;
• agrees to represent every person who contacts the firm; or
• can accept every type of matter described on the website.

Representation remains subject to:

• attorney licensing;
• applicable law;
• professional rules;
• jurisdiction;
• conflicts of interest;
• case evaluation; and
• the firm’s acceptance of the matter.

Certain federal or maritime matters may involve laws, agencies, or proceedings outside California. Information about those matters does not guarantee that the firm can accept a particular case.

18. Attorney Advertising

This website may constitute attorney advertising.

The website is intended to provide general information about:

• Weltin Law, P.C.;
• its attorneys;
• its practice areas;
• its services; and
• legal topics that may be relevant to injured workers and potential clients.

No website content should be interpreted as:

• a guarantee of representation;
• a guarantee of results;
• a promise of compensation;
• a promise of a particular recovery; or
• a prediction concerning a specific matter.

California’s current Rules 7.1 through 7.3 govern communications, advertising, and solicitation involving lawyers’ services.

19. Translations

The website may provide content in English and Spanish.

Translations may be prepared or assisted by:

• human translators;
• translation software; or
• artificial intelligence tools.

Although reasonable efforts may be made to preserve the intended meaning, translated content may not reproduce every legal term, nuance, or distinction precisely.

Visitors should contact Weltin Law if clarification is needed.

Translated content does not replace individualized legal advice.

20. Social Media Disclaimer

Content published on Weltin Law’s social media accounts is general information and not legal advice.

Comments, messages, reactions, shares, follows, or other interactions do not create an attorney-client relationship.

Do not send confidential or highly sensitive information through public comments or social media messages.

Social media content may be:

• shortened;
• simplified;
• translated;
• illustrated;
• dramatized;
• created with artificial intelligence; or
• enhanced with artificial intelligence.

Such content should not be relied upon as a complete explanation of the law.

21. Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, and Cookies

The website uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor interaction.

The website also uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms against spam, fraud, abuse, and automated submissions.

The website uses a Complianz consent banner to provide information about cookies and allow visitors to manage available preferences.

These technologies may process technical information such as:

• IP address;
• browser information;
• device information;
• cookie identifiers;
• approximate location; and
• website interactions.

Additional information is available in the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

22. Third-Party Websites and Resources

The website may contain links to:

• government agencies;
• courts;
• medical resources;
• professional organizations;
• social media platforms;
• maps;
• videos; and
• other third-party websites.

These links are provided for convenience and general information.

Weltin Law does not control and is not responsible for the:

• accuracy;
• availability;
• privacy;
• security;
• accessibility;
• content; or
• practices

of third-party websites.

A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.

23. Electronic Communications

Email and internet communications may not be completely secure.

Electronic messages may be:

• delayed;
• intercepted;
• misdirected;
• corrupted;
• filtered as spam; or
• accessed without authorization.

Failure to receive or respond to a message does not extend a legal deadline.

Do not send highly sensitive information by ordinary email unless the firm provides appropriate instructions.

24. Limitation of Responsibility

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Weltin Law is not responsible for losses or damages arising from:

• reliance on general website content;
• failure to obtain individualized legal advice;
• outdated or incomplete information;
• errors or omissions;
• technical interruptions;
• third-party websites;
• unauthorized access to electronic communications;
• missed deadlines; or
• decisions made solely on the basis of website or social media content.

Nothing in this disclaimer limits responsibility that cannot lawfully be limited.

25. Changes to This Disclaimer

Weltin Law may update this Legal Disclaimer when:

• website features change;
• content practices change;
• new technologies are implemented;
• artificial intelligence tools change;
• communication methods change;
• professional guidance changes; or
• legal requirements are updated.

The revised version will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

26. Contact Information

Questions regarding this Legal Disclaimer may be directed to:

Weltin Law, P.C.
1432 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Oakland, CA 94612

Telephone: (510) 251-6060
Email: reception@weltinlaw.com
Website: https://www.weltinlaw.com/