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Pedestrian Accidents May be the Scariest Thing about Halloween
Halloween is the spookiest time of year. On October 31, ghouls, goblins, and monsters of all sorts take to the streets for a few tricks and plenty of treats. Families will be out with their children who hope to score big and take home pounds of candy. However, spookier than the vampire making his way down your street is the increase in pedestrian accidents on All Hallows Eve. Even scarier is the fact that Halloween falls on a Saturday thisRead More …
Have You Been the Victim of Assault – 2021?
Have You Been the Victim of Assault? In most jurisdictions, assault is both a crime and a tort. In California, there is no statute defining civil assault, but only one that defines criminal assault. Generally, civil assault can be defined as the attempt or the threat to inflict instant harm on another person. It typically must be apparent that the assaulter has a present ability to inflict the harm that is threatened or attempted. However, courts will not find thatRead More …
Escalator Accidents: What You Need to Know About in 2021?
Escalator Accidents provide an easy way to travel between floors of multi-level buildings, shopping centers, and other commercial properties. They are especially useful for those who are unable to use stairs as a result of some sort of disability or health condition. While you may step on an escalator without giving it a second thought, accidents involving escalators injure a significant number of people every year. If you have been hurt in an escalator accident, it’s imperative that you contactRead More …
Statute of Limitations FAQs – Secret Revolve in 2021!
Statute of Limitations FAQs Every jurisdiction has different statutes of limitations for different kinds of cases. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding California’s statutes of limitations in personal injury cases, which include assault, battery, and injuries and death caused by a wrongful act or negligence. What is a Statute of Limitations FAQs? A statute of limitations is a law set by a jurisdiction that provides the set amount of time that a victim of a tort may initiate aRead More …
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress – full Information 2021
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, or NIED, is not a separate tort claim in California. However, it is a claim that allows a plaintiff to recover damages for severe emotional distress on a negligence cause of action, even where the plaintiff was not injured. Additionally, the claim may, in some cases, allow for a third-party “bystander” to recover when he or she perceives the injury of another. Severe emotional distress exists where a court finds that an ordinary and reasonableRead More …
California Survival Cause of Action
When a loved one dies from injuries resulting from someone else’s negligent or intentional wrongdoing, California Survival Cause of action may be available. Survival actions are those that would have been filed had the decedent not died from his injuries. Generally, California law allows the personal representative of the decedent’s estate to commence a lawsuit that survives the death of the loved one. If there is no personal representative, then it is the “successor in interest” that is permitted toRead More …
Parking Lot Slip and Falls – Full Information In 2021
Parking Lot Slip and Falls can lead to severe injuries resulting from falling on the pavement. Common causes of these injuries include: Ice, snow, or rain collecting in the parking lot Water and other spills by others Debris and garbage in the parking lot Inadequate lighting and signs warning of obstacles in the parking lot Defects in the pavement such as potholes and cracks Drivers inability to see when backing in or out of parking spaces Determining liability for parkingRead More …
Watch Out for Drunk Driving Accidents During the Holidays
The time between the end of October and the beginning of January is an exciting time of year as many favorite holidays take place including Halloween, New Year’s, and everything in between. However, holiday excitement can mean an increase in revelry and alcohol consumption. This increase in partying heightens the risk of severe injuries and deaths resulting from Drunk Driving Accidents. In fact, between 2013 and 2017, 131 people on average died as a result of an alcohol-related accident onRead More …
Motorcycle Accidents
Daily increase Motorcycle Accidents in California. Motorcyclists have the same rights on the road as any other motorist. However, many motor vehicle drivers treat motorcyclists as if they don’t belong on the road and fail to pay close attention to their surroundings, putting those operating motorcycles at risk of severe injury or death. Additionally, motorcyclists are at a greater risk of being seriously injured or killed in accidents simply because they are not as protected on the road as thoseRead More …
Premises Liability Case Frequently Asked Questions
California’s Civil Code section 3-1714 states that owners and occupiers of property have a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition. California law places an affirmative duty on property owners and occupiers to routinely inspect the premises and make dangerous conditions safe. If you have some questions about the Premises Liability Case here are the Frequently Asked Questions. What Elements Must Be Proven in a Premises Liability Case? To receive compensation for injuries resulting from an unsafe condition,Read More …
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