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What is Strict Liability in a Product Defect Claim?
Not every legal case applies the same legal theories. Even within the world of personal injury, claims rely on different legal standards and apply different legal principles. In the world of products liability, some claims can benefit from what is known as “strict liability.” Strict liability gives plaintiffs a leg up in proving that… Read More »
What Are the Safest Forms of Transportation?
Every day, we commute to work, to the store, to visit family and friends, and for any number of other reasons. We walk, take the bus, hop on a train, fly, or drive our cars. We need to get around. Some forms of transportation are, however, more inherently dangerous than others. Despite advancements in… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Collision and Comprehensive Coverage?
Collision and comprehensive insurance are not part of the minimum insurance required under California law for registered vehicles and other cars driving in the state. These types of insurance, in fact, cannot be used to satisfy these requirements. Collision and comprehensive insurance may, however, be useful additional coverage options for California drivers. Because insurance… Read More »
How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need?
Nearly every state requires drivers to carry a minimum amount of auto insurance coverage. Auto insurance kicks in whenever there is an accident. Most people cannot afford to pay for the damages caused by an accident out-of-pocket, especially if someone gets hurt; medical bills are prohibitively expensive. California law requires drivers on California roads… Read More »
Who is Liable for Falling Trees?
Not all accidents on the road are caused by drunk drivers or texting. Many accidents are caused by hazards already on the road. Cracks, potholes, and fallen trees can be just as dangerous as a negligent driver. When an accident is caused by a falling tree, who is responsible? Is it simply deemed an… Read More »
Why is it Important to Get Proper Treatment For “Soft Tissue Injuries”?
When people worry about injuries after an accident, they are often more concerned about the most dramatic type of injuries–bone fractures, brain damage, bloody lacerations, etc. But slip and falls, car crashes, and other injurious events can cause damage to the body’s muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments. These injuries can be harder to detect,… Read More »
What is Gap Insurance?
If you have a car loan or lease and you find yourself in an accident, you might need to come to grips with a difficult question: Is the car even worth fixing? And if fixing the car appears to cost more than it’s worth, do you still have to pay off your loan? What… Read More »
Do Those Stairs Meet the California Safety Rules?
Thousands of people are injured every year in slip and fall or trip and fall accidents. Many of these accidents occur on staircases that are either not built to code or that have been left to deteriorate without proper maintenance. When railings are flimsy or nonexistent, when stair material is not sturdy or has… Read More »
CA Vehicle Code Sections 23114 and 23115 – Debris Falling from Vehicle
California law sets certain requirements for waste transport vehicles and other vehicles hauling goods. Vehicles must be covered and vehicle loads secured to avoid dropping debris. Debris that spills from a large truck, rubbish vehicle, or even a passenger vehicle can create significant hazards on the road, elevating the risk of a serious accident…. Read More »
California Mushroom Distributor Issues Recall After Health Officials Find Dangerous Contamination
A major distributor of mushroom produce has been forced to issue a recall of all cases of a particular product after California health officials identified Listeria contamination in some of the mushrooms. Listeria is a dangerous bacteria that is known to cause serious infections and even death. Continue reading for details about the affected… Read More »