Is the world in which we live more dangerous than it was in bygone days or do we just hear about dangerous incidents more often? As injury lawyers, we would not presume to answer questions like this. What we can say is that we, and other California law firms, see a...
Premises Liability
Don’t fear caution signs if you suffer a premises injury
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...
Premises liability lawsuit helps define reasonable expectations
From the sidewalks of Los Angeles to the shops in San Francisco, there are a lot of public places where a person could get hurt. But what is the difference between someone getting hurt and someone having an accident or hurting oneself?A Sunnyvale shopping center is...
A premises liability claim may be the answer to daycare injuries
In most San Mateo families, both parents hold down full-time jobs. This means that the children of these families spend at least some time in a daycare facility. It is safe to say that most California daycare centers provide excellent care and strive to protect their...
Seeking compensation for subway and train injuries
Many San Mateo residents rely on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to get to and from San Francisco, Oakland and other destinations around the area. Fortunately, derailments and crashes are rare. Unfortunately, when they occur, they can result in multiple serious injuries...
When is a sidewalk defect illegal?
California's cities are not famous for being accessible to pedestrians. Many of the roads in northern California have tight curves and no sidewalks, while the streets of San Francisco and Los Angeles cover so much territory that walking does not often feel like an...
Could your teen’s after-prom party leave you liable for damages?
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...
Hurt while shopping? Seek compensation for your injuries
It isn't unusual while shopping for groceries to hear this over the intercom: "Clean up on Aisle 8!"It is crucial that business owners quickly address spills or mark freshly mopped areas with "wet floor" signs. This is because of the danger that exists if someone...
Can I sue if I’m injured outside a premises?
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...
Does a hospital need to provide safe conditions?
You know that doctors have to provide you with proper care or they could end up facing a medical malpractice lawsuit. For instance, if a doctor uses an experimental tactic without your consent and you get injured as a result, you may be able to sue for...