What Are Premises Liability Cases?
Premises Liability Cases are situations that relate to personal injury law. The operative word being ‘premises’. Meaning, any injury that occurs on someone else’s property, or premises, due to their negligence, may be considered liable for your injuries. Most premises liability claims fall under the umbrella of personal injury cases, but they are typically harder to […]
What Are the Safety Responsibilities of a Business and Property Owner?
Safety Responsibilities of California Business Property Owners: What They Must Do to Prevent Injuries When you visit a store, restaurant, office building, hotel, or shopping center, you shouldn’t have to guess whether the property is safe. In California, business property owners (and often the businesses operating on the property) typically have duties to keep premises […]
Can a Landlord Be Liable for a Dog Bite?
Many landlords forbid tenants from having a dog. That isn’t because they don’t like canines. It is due to the landlord’s fear they may be liable if the dog bites someone. Although this is possible given certain conditions, it is rare for a landlord to be liable for dog bite injuries. If such an incident […]
Construction Accidents: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Those who work at construction sites will face many hazards during a normal business day. But, California law requires the site owner, contractors, or other employing agencies to enforce workplace safety practices and provide the right safety equipment for all employees. If you experience a construction accident, filing a workman’s compensation is not your only option. It is also […]
What Does It Mean To “Go To Court?”
Do you have a court date coming up? Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, the prospect of going to court can be a scary feeling. If you’ve never been to court before, you’re probably trying to picture every courtroom TV show or movie you’ve ever seen. While those shows try to be realistic, the […]
Should I Cash The Check My Insurance Company Sent Me?
Should You Cash the Insurance Check After an Accident in California? Getting a check from an insurance company after a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury can feel like progress—until you notice the memo line, the cover letter language, or a form release tucked into the envelope. In California personal injury claims, whether […]
Injured at a Farmers Market? Who is at Fault?
Farmers Market Injuries in California: Who May Be at Fault and How Liability Is Determined Farmers markets are busy, fast-moving spaces—temporary vendor setups, crowded aisles, food samples, kids and strollers, pets, delivery carts, and uneven ground all in one place. When someone gets hurt, the next question is usually: who is responsible—the vendor, the market […]
The Most Dangerous Times To Drive In LA
Auto accident rates in Los Angeles have escalated over the years, as the metro area has increased in population and motor vehicle traffic. Naturally, the risk of being involved in an accident while driving is even higher during the heaviest traffic hours, when so many people are in a hurry trying to get home from […]
Airbag Recalls & Product Liability Claims
Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles In 2015, Jewel Brangman most likely knew the risks of driving on the road like any other citizen. What she didn’t know was that the airbag system of her rented 2001 Honda, designed to offer her protection, was flawed and would be the cause of her untimely death. Her […]
L.A. Tourist Injuries & Premises Liability Law
Los Angeles Premises Liability Lawyer Los Angeles is a popular destination for tourists because of many sight-seeing and dining opportunities. Whenever a tourist comes to visit, they have a reasonable expectation not to get injured during their stay. It is therefore the duty of the hotel, motel, resort, or guesthouse owners to ensure the safety […]