Common Summertime Personal Injury Cases
We all look forward to summer… the longer daylight hours, the sunshine, and the beach vacations make summer a season to celebrate. But with the increased outdoor activities and more active lifestyles, summer not only brings a rise in temperature but also a rise in accidental injuries. Though spending more time outdoors offers significant...
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Study: Rip Current Deaths and Drownings at United States Beaches (1991-2021)
Millions of Americans visit beaches all across the country in order to spend free-time with friends and family in the warmer months, get some much needed sun, and relax. We are familiar with the fun activities that are associated with beach-going, such as wading in the waves, surfing, and playing in the sand. However,...
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Common Premises Liability Cases in California
Property owners in California owe a duty to others to take reasonable measures to prevent safety hazards that could result in injuries on their property. Whether it’s a homeowner with a swimming pool in a family-friendly neighborhood or the owner of a busy store, California law requires all property owners or managers of property...
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How Are Pain and Suffering Costs Determined?
No one expects a painful injury, yet millions of injuries happen every day in car accidents, falls, work injuries, sports injuries, and due to the numerous hazards we face in our daily lives. When a person sustains a serious injury, the impacts have a ripple effect through many aspects of their life. While they’re...
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How is Wrongful Death Decided in California?
The death of a family member always feels wrong to the loved ones left behind, but when the death was preventable and caused by someone else’s negligence, reckless behavior, or purposeful wrongdoing, it’s particularly traumatic for the surviving family members. Pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit can be a daunting task to face while a...
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Who is Liable if You Slip and Fall on an Uneven Sidewalk?
Imagine you’re walking home from picking up a gallon of milk and a package of diapers from the corner store in your shady, tree-lined California community when your foot catches on a raised, cracked section of sidewalk pushed up from a tree root running below. Unable to catch yourself, you pitch forward headlong with...
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