California residents who suffer injuries after an accident while visiting an establishment might want to know their options. If a lawsuit is considered, it’s important to know when a business might be liable for a slip and fall. What is a business’ duty to visitors?...
People frequent commercial gyms intending to get fitter and stronger, not injured. Yet, injuries happen. Besides sprains and soreness from working out, California fitness enthusiasts might suffer long-term injuries from a slip-and-fall accident. As with other...
In California, the many beaches and tourism hot spots are surrounded by hotels. However, for visitors, it is not always clear whether a hotel is liable for an injury that occurs on the premises. These are important issues to understand for all parties involved. What...
Escalators are a common sight in public places in California, and most of the time they operate without any problems. However, when there is a malfunction, it can lead to potential major injuries. How do these accidents happen? In many cases, escalators stop suddenly,...
Halloween remains a hallowed tradition for costumed children who annually go from home to home in search of candy, many with their parents in tow. No other time of the year will see as many ringing doorbells and costumed youth – not to mention adults getting into the...
Parks are great places to play and get in physical activity; however, they can also be very dangerous. Many parks, especially in older neighborhoods, were built quite some time ago. Their infrastructure may have become compromised over time, and parts of them may have...
Let's begin by looking at a common scenario. A person goes shopping at the local grocery store. As she is moving through the frozen food section, she sees a caution sign indicating that the floor is wet and slippery. The shopper makes sure to be careful as she passes...
If your teenager is in the late stages of "senioritis," about the only thing that might rouse them from their state of lassitude is the anticipation of prom. However, along with selecting the perfect outfit and making nail and hair appointments, there are also bound...
If you are injured when you are inside a public premises, for example in a grocery store, movie theater or gym, it often comes as second nature to consider making a claim, especially if you believe that the premises was negligent. However, if you were injured when you...
Storms can roll through the San Mateo area without notice. They can bring with them heavy wind, downpours, lightning and leave behind quite a bit of damage. Many property owners often wonder how long they have to clean up their property following a storm. They worry...
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