Author Archives: Sara Morgan
Swimming Pool Gates and Liability in California
Swimming pools can be very dangerous, especially if there are little children around or someone doesn’t know to swim. If someone was recently injured because of, or involving, a swimming pool, you may be wondering about swimming pool gates and other forms of liability. Plus, you want to know whether or not there is… Read More »
Roundup on the Roundup Cases
As you may be aware if you have watched television in the past 3 or 4 years, the weed-killer Roundup has been associated with causing cancer, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma “is a type of cancer that begins in your lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s… Read More »
WHAT IS UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE AND DO I NEED IT?
If your initial reaction to this title is “what is that”, then you must immediately contact your auto insurance company to discuss your coverage. This is the type of automobile insurance coverage you have to protect yourself and maybe even your passengers in case someone who causes you injuries is either uninsured (no valid… Read More »
WHAT IS A “THIRD PARTY” CASE? WHERE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PERSONAL INJURY INTERSECT
Generally, any time a worker in California is injured at work or while performing their job duties, they are limited to filing what is commonly referred to as a “Work Comp” claim or case. This type of claim can help an injured worker get medical help needed for their injury and wages while they… Read More »
Negligent Security for Outdoor Events: Who Is Responsible for an Injury?
When you go to an outdoor event, you expect it to be not only enjoyable, but safe as well. The last thing you would think was that you’d suffer from an injury at one of these events. However, if that happened to you, then it’s time to research more on it and seek out… Read More »
ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR UNIFORMED MEN AND WOMEN SUFFERING FROM MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
I recently read an article in the Daily Journal about medical malpractice claims made against the military. The article discussed the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act in 2020, which allowed uniformed service members to pursue injury or death claims against Department of Defense health care providers, and the Pentagon’s passage just this… Read More »
CALIFORNIA COURTS HAVE JURISDICTION OVER CONDUCT OCCURRING WITHIN THE STATE
The California Court of Appeals has recently re-affirmed that California courts have proper jurisdiction over actions that occur within the state, regardless of whether the defendants are residents of California. In the matter known as Doe v. Damron, the plaintiff and defendant were residents of the state of Georgia, and had been married there. … Read More »
EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE VALUE CAN COME FROM KELLEY BLUE BOOK
Surprisingly, a recent Court of Appeal ruling from the Fourth Appellate District about a criminal case could possibly have some benefit to people seeking recovery or reimbursement for property damage to their automobiles. The underlying case, referred to as The People v. Tyrus Jenkins, G059110, involved criminal charges against Mr. Jenkins for a variety… Read More »
Do I Have a Workers’ Comp or Personal Injury Lawsuit After Getting Injured at Work?
You always thought that if you got injured while on the job, you’d automatically qualify for a workers’ compensation settlement. However, now you think you might have a personal injury lawsuit on your hands instead. How do you know the difference? You can figure it out by researching if you have a workers’ comp… Read More »
SIDEWALK DANGERS: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY TRIP AND FALL?
As a City ages, and its trees mature, a common problem that can arise upon public sidewalks is a lift or protrusion to some portion of the slab that can cause or contribute to a fall incident. Many times, roots from nearby trees are to blame, but there are many other possible causes including… Read More »
