Personal injury law in California is designed to protect individuals who have been physically or psychologically injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Navigating the complexities of these laws is crucial for anyone involved in a personal
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Why You Need a Skilled Accident Attorney in California: Navigating the Aftermath of a Car Accident
Introduction
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident in California can be a daunting journey filled with complex legal, medical, and insurance challenges. With the bustling highways and streets across cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, the…
Who’s Responsible When a Service Technician Gets Injured at a Client’s Home?
Service companies, such as an HVAC company or roofing company, often complete projects on-site at residential or commercial buildings. The working conditions in different homes can be unknown or hazardous. Technicians receive safety training to prepare for whatever may come…
California Landlord Can Be Liable for Toxic Mold Based Upon Expert Testimony
In California, plaintiffs have the burden of proving all of the elements of negligence when they file personal injury lawsuits. This includes presenting evidence that the defendant’s negligent conduct caused the plaintiff’s injuries and resulting losses. It is often necessary…
California Traffic Laws
California’s vast roadways are guided by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which sets the standards for how drivers should behave on the road. Let’s dive deeper into some essential sections of the CVC to better understand California’s traffic laws.
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Lawsuit Against Bar for Fight Denied
In California, bars, restaurants, and other establishments that are open to the public owe a duty of care to patrons to keep them reasonably safe and free from danger. This includes a duty to keep customers safe from other, potentially…
Pedestrian Accident Precluded by Workers Compensation
Employees who are injured at work generally only have the right to recover compensation through workers’ compensation instead of by filing lawsuits against their employers. However, there are a few narrow exceptions that might allow an injured worker to step…
Dangerous Working Conditions Result in California Injury Claim
Californians who contract diseases caused by exposures to toxins might develop permanently disabling conditions. When those illnesses were caused by someone else’s negligence, the victims are entitled to pursue damages for their losses. In Beebe v. Wonderful Pistachios LLC, et. …
Apartment Tenant Not Responsible for Stairway Accident
In California, people and entities who own or are in control of property are legally obligated to maintain it in a reasonably safe condition to prevent lawfully present parties from suffering foreseeable injuries from known dangers that might be present.…