Category Archives: Premises Liability
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Commonly Occur in Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a complex condition with a wide range of outcomes influenced by the injury’s severity and individual circumstances. While some people, particularly those with mild TBIs, can achieve full recovery, many with moderate to severe injuries face ongoing challenges. Life after TBI often requires adjustments, continuous support, and comprehensive rehabilitation… Read More »
What Are the Dog Bite Laws in California?
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a strange dog, or even the family pet of someone you know well, understanding your rights and options under California’s dog bit laws is crucial to ensure you get compensation for your medical care, pain and suffering, and other legal damages. Below we attempt… Read More »
What Happens if You’re the Host of a Party and Someone Gets Hurt?
If you’ve ever hosted a party, you may have asked yourself, “What happens if someone gets hurt at my party?” This question becomes particularly important when considering California’s laws surrounding social host liability. Read on to learn how this sensitive topic is dealt with in California. If you’ve suffered an injury because of another’s… 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 »
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 »
What You Should Know About Dog Attacks in California
California sees more dog bite injury lawsuits than any other state in the country. While we certainly love our pets, it is important to keep other members of the public safe from our pets’ worst impulses. When a dog attacks another person, the dog’s owner may be liable for any damages caused. The rules… Read More »
What to do When Injured in Slip and Fall
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over a million Americans are injured in slip, trip, and fall accidents every year. Over 17,000 people across the country die each year from slip and fall injuries. What many of these people do not realize is that when a slip and fall… Read More »
What to Do After a Dog Bite Injury
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 4.5 million dog bites occur across the country every year. 800,000 of those bitten seek medical care. That is an astounding number of injuries solely attributable to dog bites. As much as we love our pets, dog bites are serious, and they… Read More »
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slips, trips, and falls kill tens of thousands of people across the United States each year. The majority of these accidents are preventable, caused by someone’s negligence. Slip and fall accidents can be avoided if premises operators follow proper safety precautions to keep their property safe for guests. Read on for some of the… Read More »
Can You Sue the County After a Dog Bite in California?
Animal owners have a responsibility to protect the public against attacks by their pets. California law holds pet owners liable for dog bites and other animal attacks, and, under certain circumstances, other property owners or even municipalities may also be vicariously liable. Los Angeles County recently entered into a settlement with the family of… Read More »