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Have You Been Involved in a Hit and Run Car Accident?

Hit and Run Car Accident

A hit and run car accident takes place when someone leaves the scene of an accident or otherwise declines to identify himself to other parties involved and damages property or injures another person. Even a minor fender bender or accident caused by another driver without a collision will be considered a hit and run if the driver leaves the scene.  Steps to Take if You are Involved in a Hit and Run Car Accident Before doing anything else, you shouldRead More …

What is Negligence? and All about Negligence

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Generally, everyone has a duty to act reasonably to avoid injuring others. Where a person acts or fails to act as a reasonable person in the same circumstances, and the act or failure to act results in someone’s foreseeable injury, he has likely been Negligence. California’s Civil Code section 1714 provides that people have a duty to use ordinary care and that everyone is responsible for their willful acts as well as for those injuries which are caused by aRead More …

Pedestrian Accidents May be the Scariest Thing about Halloween

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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 …

California Survival Cause of Action

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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

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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

Drunk Driving Accidents

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

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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 …

Slip and Fall Accidents at Work

Slip and Fall Accidents at Work

Slip and fall accidents are often far more dangerous than they sound, and some of the most dangerous slip and falls happen on the job. If a Slip and Fall Accidents at Work leaves you injured, don’t delay consulting with an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney.  Workplace Hazards The National Safety Council (NSC) shares some illuminating statistics related to falls on the job, including all of the following: Falls are the third most common cause of fatal accidents overall. They areRead More …

Dog Bites Can Cause Serious Complications – Full Guideline 2021

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Dogs are everyone’s best friends, but dog bites are something else entirely. The fact is that even a relatively minor dog bite can lead to severe injuries and grave health complications. If someone else’s Dog Bites Can Cause Serious and injures you, reach out to an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer today.  California Law In the State of California, dog owners face strict liability for any injuries caused by their dogs, which is a more cautious approach than many otherRead More …

Slip and Fall FAQs

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Slip and Fall accidents are more common than many people realize. When property owners fail to keep their public walkways and buildings safe for foot traffic, it can lead to hazardous slip and falls. If a property owner or manager’s negligence leaves you injured, an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help. Lets know some Slip and Fall FAQs. I Fell in a Store. Who’s Responsible? Every case involving a slip and fall accident is naturally unique to theRead More …