How Long Do I Have to File My California Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When you’re injured in an accident, ensuing losses from medical bills, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and even an inability to work can equal a long and difficult road to recovery. When an injury occurs as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness, a civil lawsuit can be a means of recovering damages for the […]
Elderly Woman Injured in Van Nuys Apartment Ceiling Collapse
An elderly Van Nuys woman was recently injured after the ceiling of her apartment collapsed and came crashing down onto her and her dog, according to a recent report from local KTLA. Residents who live in the same apartment complex where the incident occurred are reportedly worried many of their units are at similar risk, noting that […]
What is a Premises Liability Claim?
Premises liability lawsuits fall within a subset of personal injury law which can encompass various types of scenarios. When a property owner, manager, tenant, or landlord creates an unsafe environment through negligence or carelessness that causes an injury, a premises liability claim may be filed to recover damages. Premises liability claims can be brought after an injury occurs at […]
What are the Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries?
Slip and falls are a regular occurrence that can pose a danger to individuals in a variety of locations. From supermarkets to hotels and even sidewalks, slip or trip and fall accidents injure countless people every year. Unfortunately, many of these incidents can be serious, often requiring prolonged medical care. When a slip and fall accident occurs due to […]
What is California’s Comparative Negligence Law?
Personal injury law encompasses a multitude of claim types, including car accidents, wrongful deaths, dog bites, slip/trip and falls, product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and more. Essentially, when another person or company harms you – whether out of malice or negligence – you have the legal right to file a civil lawsuit seeking to […]
Will the Miami Building Collapse Lead to Wrongful Death and Premises Liability Lawsuits?
A residential building located in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed Thursday, leaving at least nine people dead and 152 still missing. The cause of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South building is still unknown, and the Army Corps of Engineers is reportedly assisting with ongoing rescue efforts. CNN confirmed that the missing are from at least nine […]
Am I Liable if a Trespasser is Injured on My California Property?
If you own a home, business, or other piece of undeveloped land in California, you likely take appropriate measure to ensure the property is safe at all times. By not maintaining a safe environment, property owners can be open to lawsuits for slip and falls, trip and falls, and other premises liability cases. But what if a […]
Popular Products Recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in May
Manufacturers of the goods we use every day in our homes and daily lives have a duty to produce products that are safe. When products are found to potentially cause a hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues a recall. It’s something that happens several times throughout any given month. Recalling dangerous products can help […]
What is a Premises Liability Claim Worth?
In personal injury law, the premises liability subcategory can occasionally be misunderstood, leaving an injured victim wondering whether or not a claim for financial compensation might be possible. While ‘slip and fall‘ is a straightforward term that is often used interchangeably with premises liability, the latter is a type of law that can actually encompass a variety […]