Category Archives: Premises Liability
Filing a Lawsuit After a Slip and Fall Accident in the State of California
In the State of California, slip and fall accidents are considered premises liability accidents. It is important to recognize, however, that not every fall will lead to a slip and fall liability. This means that in order to file a successful lawsuit, a defendant’s negligence needs to have contributed to the fall.. In order… Read More »
Slip & Falls – Not So Simple
We regularly get calls from potential clients who have slipped and/or fallen inside a supermarket or other type of store. Many callers assume that, because they injured themselves in a store, the store is liable. This is not the case. A store owner is not the insurer of its patrons’ personal safety, but does… Read More »
An Overview of Premises Liability Laws in the State of California
In the State of California premises liability laws will generally mandate that property owners provide a reasonably safe setting for those who enter their premises. This can include people who live in the property, work in the property, or are there for visiting purposes. While these laws will mandate property owners to have a… Read More »
An Overview on Wrongful Death Claims
When an individual passes away suddenly due to the negligence of another, the victim’s survivors may have the opportunity to bring forth a wrongful death lawsuit. The following is a brief overview on wrongful death claims. Understanding a Wrongful Death Claim A wrongful death claim may arise when a victim has died due to… Read More »
Who is Liable for Damages When a Car Accident is Caused by Road Debris?
Potholes. Debris in the road. Forgotten traffic cones and signs. Large pieces of furniture that were dumped by third parties but ignored by the state. There is no telling what you are going to run into when you are driving along the highway or interstate, which means that you may have very little, if… Read More »
Overview of Product Liability Cases
Product liability cases work a bit differently than normal personal injury claims in that the plaintiff (injured party) does not have only one option to prove negligence; but, he or she may show that the product harmed him or her in some way and that the product was, in fact, defective. Bearing that in… Read More »
WHAT ARE “SOFT TISSUE INJURIES”?
In the course of many personal injury litigation cases, we come across the defense counsel or insurance representative’s comments that “its just a soft tissue case.” What does that mean? Soft tissue injuries are damages to muscles, ligaments and/or tendons throughout the body. Injuries would not include fractures or dislocations of body parts. Common… Read More »
ADVANCES IN LONG-TERM PAIN THERAPY
It is an unfortunate truth that many people injured at work or through no fault of their own do not always experience a full recovery from their injuries. Instead, despite the best medical efforts, they are left to piece their life back together while undergoing long-term pain management treatment, usually consisting of pain medications. … Read More »
What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
When people are injured in accidents, they typically do not sustain what is considered a “catastrophic injury.” Though an injury may be bad—as in, broken bones are involved, the likelihood of surgery is high, etc.—catastrophic injuries are much worse. They are life-changing. If you or a loved one was injured in an accident that… Read More »
Premises Liability and Foreseeable Harm
Property owners who open their property to others – either to enter to conduct business (like a retail establishment) or for personal friendships (like a home) – owe their guests certain legal duties. These duties may require property owners to make reasonable inspections of their property at regular and reasonable intervals (just before a… Read More »
