A slip-and-fall accident can change your life in an instant. One minute, you are going about your day, and the next, you are lying on the ground, injured and in pain. Where do these accidents most often occur? What are your legal options if you find yourself in such a...
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The danger of falling tools and materials near construction sites
For most pedestrians and drivers, a construction site is a basic inconvenience. They may have to slow down or deal with obnoxious noises until they pass the construction site. However, for a small number of people, active construction on a building can result in major...
When is a business or property owner liable for a slip-and-fall?
Slip-and-falls can occur under many different circumstances. An individual going to the movies might slip on their way out of the theater because someone else spilled their soda. Someone passing a construction site might encounter messy surfaces that affect their...
What are the harmful complications of a traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can turn lives upside down in an instant. They can often bring a host of complications that many accident victims don't anticipate. These issues can affect your daily life, work and relationships in profound ways. If you've suffered a...
How can comparative negligence affect personal injury claims?
Comparative negligence is a concept that can impact the result of a personal injury claim. The pure comparative negligence rule in California determines a victim’s compensation, even if they are partly at fault for their injuries. If you are facing this legal concept...
California motorcycle accidents and lane splitting
If you’re new to California and plan on driving while you’re living, working or attending school in this state, you’ll want to review the state’s traffic laws. In fact, some of the laws might surprise you. For example, are you aware that lane splitting is legal here?...
How do you know if someone else caused your injury?
The stress and frustration that comes after suffering an injury can be overwhelming. The immediate physical pain is often just the beginning. Beyond the discomfort are concerns about how the injury may disrupt your daily life, work and personal responsibilities....
Was your loved one’s death preventable?
Life thrives under the golden sun of California, with its bustling cities, stunning beaches, picturesque parks and breathtaking coastal landscapes. People from all layers of society and different corners of the globe are eager to live, vacation and even retire in the...
When does a breach of duty lead to a personal injury claim?
California personal injury laws allow injured people to file personal injury claims and even pursue lawsuits against the person or entity responsible for causing the injuries. A personal injury claim begins with a duty owed. The duty in question does not require a...
Do women have worse outcomes for traumatic brain injury?
If you’re one of many women in California who have sustained blunt force trauma to your head at some point, you may be at risk for certain adverse health conditions, such as dementia. Such trauma often occurs in settings like the military, contact sports or car...