Mature trees can add great beauty to city parks. However, when trees become diseased or damaged, they can also pose a serious danger to park visitors. While relatively uncommon, when they happen, injuries from falling trees or limbs are often catastrophic. That makes...
Premises Liability
How can I prevent falls on my commercial property?
Preventing falls should be a major concern of all commercial property owners. Not only are slip-and-fall suits expensive and time-consuming, there is also the matter of negative publicity. Even worse, falls are very common. In fact, the National Floor Safety Institute...
Why are children more at risk for serious injury in a dog attack?
While most people see their dogs as a member of the family, bites and attacks still occur, and few victims suffer more permanent scarring than children. According to the National Library of Medicine, children ages 10 and younger are most at risk of obtaining serious...
Falls and older adults
If you are an older adult, you need to pay close attention to your safety while walking, not only around the house but especially in public spaces. Unfortunately, some careless business owners and property owners fail to address hazards that can cause people to fall...
Who has liability for an apartment fire in California?
Catastrophic injury and death can occur when a fire breaks out at a residential property. When your loved one experiences this type of accident at an apartment or rental home, you may be unsure where to turn to seek compensation for their injuries. Review the rules...
What plaintiffs must prove in California slip-and-fall cases
California property owners have certain responsibilities when it comes to maintaining their spaces and making sure they are safe for use. When property owners neglect to do this and someone suffers a serious slip-and-fall injury because of it, the injured party may be...
A closer look at slip-and-fall accidents
When it comes to slip-and-fall accidents, it is essential to understand the risks you face. These accidents take place for a variety of reasons, and many never should have taken place. Sadly, property owners do not always take sensible precautionary measures and leave...
What is an attractive nuisance?
The term "attractive nuisance" is not an oxymoron. Rather, it is a term for something on your property that may attract children. Specifically, the “something” is potentially dangerous to the child and may result in injury. Dealing with child trespassers can be very...
What are serious hazards at the grocery store?
Going to the grocery store is a normal part of your life, and it is highly likely that you have never experienced a difficult or dangerous experience while getting your shopping done. Unfortunately, that does not eliminate the possibility for these dangers to exist....
What should I do after a dog bites me?
A dog may be man's best friend, but it is still an animal. It is possible for even the friendliest dog to snap and bite in the right circumstances. Understanding what to do in the aftermath of a dog bite can save you serious injury and infection. Keeping infection at...
