Category Archives: Premises Liability
Is an Apartment Owner Liable for a Tenant who Falls While Trying to Climb Onto Their Balcony?
A tenant locked himself out of his apartment. Because of the hour, he could not get assistant from the managers of the building and decided to find his own, creative, way into the apartment. He took the stairs to the roof of the building and attempted to drop from the roof to his top… Read More »
Accidents at California Water Parks and Liability
This summer, you’re planning on taking your kids to the water park and your local splash pads and swimming pools. While you’re excited to cool off and have fun with your family, you’re wondering: What happens if you or one of your children gets injured? Who will be responsible? By learning about accidents at… Read More »
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 »
What Happens if You Get Injured Due to Inadequate Lighting?
You were walking somewhere dark and suddenly, you tripped, fell, and hurt yourself. Now, not only are you injured, but also you have to pay expensive medical bills on top of everything else. You’re wondering: What happens if you get injured due to inadequate lighting? Is it your fault? Or can you pursue a… Read More »
My Child Was Injured at School. Is the School Responsible?
Kids get hurt all the time. It’s just a fact of life. They run too fast; they aren’t coordinated; and they don’t think before they act. Typically, they get a cut or a bruise and they’re totally fine once you put a Band-Aid and some Neosporin on them. However, sometimes, more serious injuries can… 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 »
What Happens When You Get Injured During Summer Activities?
Summer is a time for fun in the sun. But your day out with your family or friends can quickly turn sour if you get injured. If you are wondering what happens when you get injured during summer activities and what next steps you should take, you’ll need to do your research and/or then… Read More »
DID THE PROPERTY OWNER INCREASE THE RISK? JUDGE STUMPS PLAINTIFFS
A California couple recently found out that their case for negligence against a ski resort was thrown out of court in Wyoming, where the incident occurred. Their case against the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort involved similar issues of assumption of risk and premises liability that face plaintiffs here in California. In January 2017, while… Read More »
Tips to Stay Safe This Summer as the World Reopens
This summer, it could be declared to be safe to go outside again and see family members, hang out with friends, return to work, and take your kids to all their favorite activities. Now, with so many people getting vaccinated, and doctors figuring out how to treat COVID-19, the world could somewhat return to… Read More »
What to Do If You Get Into a Bicycle Accident in the Park
You were recently riding your bike in the park when you were injured in a crash; now you’re wondering what to do. Should you initiate a lawsuit? How does the legal process work? And who is going to help you with your case, anyway? Heiting & Irwin are here for you in your time… Read More »
