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Most falls occur at home, making liability relatively clear. But if you fall on someone else’s property, liability is unclear, to say the least. That’s especially true in California, which has very complex premises liability laws. Additionally, away-from-home slip-and-falls can happen almost anywhere, like a grocery store, a friend’s house, a restaurant, or even on… Continue reading If You Fall on Someone Else’s Property, Who Is Liable?
As outlined below, in California, one of three parties could be at fault if someone is injured on your property. In the first instance (owner liability), a homeowners insurance company is financially responsible for damages. The company also has a duty to represent you in court. Some property owners mistakenly believe that the insurance company… Continue reading Who Is at Fault When Someone Is Injured on Your Property
Yes, personal injury victims need experienced lawyers. Ut est rerum omnium magister usus, or “experience is the best teacher.” Rigorous law school classes and the California Bar Exam teach wannabe attorneys how to look at legal problems and think like lawyers. Attorneys must analyze car crash and other personal injury cases, see possible claims and… Continue reading Do I Really Need an Experienced Lawyer?
California residential and commercial tenants can sue their landlords for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, as well as economic damages, such as medical bills. Many tenants believe they have few or no legal rights. But under California law, landlords must provide safe (no injury or health hazards) and secure (no structural or criminal… Continue reading How Do I Sue a Landlord for Pain and Suffering?
Yes, nursing homes are liable (legally responsible) for falls. Nursing homes have a duty of care to provide safe and secure environments, especially when vulnerable people, like older adults in poor health, are concerned. If a breach of care causes injury, the nursing home is liable for damages (compensation). Common breaches of fall safety care… Continue reading Are Nursing Homes Liable for Falls?
Liability, or legal responsibility, usually involves negligence, or a lack of care. The level of responsibility varies, usually according to the tortfeasor’s (negligent actor’s) professional status, if any. The concept of negligence is based on a series of cases, many of which date back to the 1800s, such as 1837’s Vaughn vs. Menlove.The defendant built… Continue reading A Complete Guide to Liability Claims: What They Mean for You!
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