Can You Sue for Negligent Security in Premises Liability Cases?
A premises liability case involves an injury or accident that occurs on someone else’s property because of negligence. If a person owns a business or property, it’s their responsibility to keep it safe so the public doesn’t get hurt. This includes warning people of possible dangers and doing all they can to maintain safety and […]
Can a Premises Liability Attorney Help In Catastrophic Injury Cases?
A premises liability attorney can help if you’ve been injured on someone else’s premises. But what if the injury you sustain is catastrophic? Whether you’ve suffered organ damage, a fractured spine, or a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the effects can be life-altering and devastating. You need a premises liability lawyer like the ones at The […]
How to Prove a Defective Product Caused Your Injury
Defective products can cause serious injuries, and proving a specific product caused you harm can be challenging. The item in question may be a piece of furniture, toy, automobile or related part, appliance, lawn or garden equipment, or medical device. Harmful medication can also be the subject of a defective product claim. Showing any of […]
What Is a Cause of Action In Premises Liability?
Cause of Action in California Premises Liability: What It Means and What You Must Prove When someone is hurt on another person’s property, the question isn’t only “Who’s at fault?” In California premises liability cases, the more precise question is: Do you have a valid cause of action? A “cause of action” is the legal […]
Personal Liability vs Personal Injury Coverage
Personal Liability vs. Personal Injury Coverage in California: What’s the Difference and When Each Applies Many people use the phrases “personal liability” and “personal injury coverage” as if they mean the same thing. In insurance language, they’re often two different coverages that can show up in different places—your auto policy, a homeowners or renters policy, […]
6 Must-Follow Driving Tips for Winter in California
Winter Driving in California: 6 Smart Tips for Staying Safe (and Protecting Yourself After a Crash) California winters look different depending on where you are—fog on the Central Valley, heavy rain in Los Angeles, icy bridges in the Inland Empire, and chain-control blizzards in the Sierra. But the common thread is this: winter conditions reduce […]
Sports-Related Injuries in a Negligence Lawsuit
Sports Injury Negligence Lawsuits in California: Who Can Be Liable and What You Need to Prove Sports injuries are often treated as “part of the game,” but that doesn’t mean every injury is unavoidable—or that no one can be held accountable. In California, you may have a possible negligence claim when an injury is caused […]
Back to School: Playground Injuries
The playground is the cornerstone of childhood fun. However, there are many hidden risks and dangers that can cause severe injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than 200,000 children are treated at emergency rooms every year for playground-related injuries. According to the CDC, the rate of severe playground injuries is […]
What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Look For in a Case?
There are a wide variety of situations that could constitute a personal injury claim. The most common personal injury cases are car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace accidents, and premises liability like slip and fall incidents. When you tighten the lens, more specific variations of personal injury cases could include nursing home abuse or neglect, aviation and boating accidents, dog bites and […]
Can My Personal Injury Attorney Refer Me to a Doctor?
Immediately following an accident, if urgent medical attention is needed, your first phone call should absolutely be to emergency services. Past that, one would think that the next logical point of contact would be your insurance company, but that wouldn’t be the right move. Before you call your insurance company, you should phone your personal […]