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Can a Landlord Be Held Responsible for a Dog Bite Inflicted by a Tenant’s Dog?

October 28, 2015 by

Over five million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States. Unfortunately, young children are the ones most frequently attacked. Dog bites cause severe trauma for victims, and often result in permanent disfigurement. According to California dog bite laws, the owner of the dog is responsible for damages caused by a dog bite or dog attack. California Civil Code Section 3342 states the owner is strictly liable for any damages caused by the dog regardless of whether the dog has … [Read more...]

Free Report: Why Can Government Entities Sometimes Be Immune from Liability Even If They Were Negligent

October 26, 2015 by

Government agencies have many important responsibilities to protect the safety of citizens. The government is responsible for designing and maintaining roads, for maintaining public parks and sidewalks, and for operating public transportation and local school buses. These are just a few of the tasks local and municipal governments are entrusted with performing. Whenever a government agency is given a job to do for the public, it is expected to do it competently. If someone gets hurt because the … [Read more...]

Who Does an Injured Passenger Sue in a Car Accident?

October 20, 2015 by

California's fault laws allow car accident victims to file lawsuits against those who were responsible for accidents. Passengers are never at fault for causing a crash, because they are not driving any of the vehicles involved. When a passenger is injured, it can become complicated to determine who should be sued. An injured passenger must make an informed choice about who to sue in a car accident so the passenger maximizes the chances of recovering full and fair compensation. There may be … [Read more...]

What Damages am I Entitled to Recover in My Burn Injury Case?

October 20, 2015 by

Burn injuries frequently occur as a result of an explosion after a car accident or from a fire caused either by the negligent maintenance of property, or from a defective product.  The severity of a burn injury will depend upon the degree of the burns, the location of the burns on the body, and how large the burn area is. Burns may be very painful and treatment of burn injuries can be costly.  It is important for burn injury victims to understand what damages … [Read more...]

Sexual Assault Is A Common Problem: Sexual Assault Victims Have Rights

October 19, 2015 by

Sexual Assault Is A Common Problem: Sexual Assault Victims Have Rights by Michael Waks Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network reports that an average of 293,066 victims age 12 and older are raped or sexually assaulted every year. Every 107 seconds, a teen or adult in America is raped or sexually assaulted. Sexual abuse and sexual assault are crimes, but too often perpetrators are not prosecuted. Sexual assault victims have rights. Learn more about it in this presentation. … [Read more...]

How is a Black Box Relevant to a Trucking Accident Case?

October 14, 2015 by

Black boxes are best known as the data recorders used to help identify the cause of airplane crashes, but black boxes can also be important in determining the cause of truck accidents.  Most commercial trucks have black boxes that activate in the seconds before an accident, recording technical vehicle information and driver behavior.  Some black boxes record ongoing information about the truck and the driver’s actions, providing even more information that can be … [Read more...]

Does Federal Law Require Trucks To Carry Insurance?

October 13, 2015 by

If you travel the freeways and roads in Southern California, you are familiar with semi-trucks.  These large trucks are a common site on roads across America as they transport goods and freight from one place to another.  The trucking industry makes it possible for all of us to enjoy products from around the world. Unfortunately, due to their size and weight, trucks can be dangerous.  Recognizing this, the trucking industry is heavily regulated by federal … [Read more...]

What Is A Defense Medical Exam And Will I Need To Have One?

October 12, 2015 by

What Is A Defense Medical Exam And Will I Need To Have One? by Michael Waks A defense medical exam (DME) is an examination of the plaintiff in a personal injury accident lawsuit by a licensed doctor chosen by the defendant in the lawsuit. The purpose of a DME is to allow the defendant to retain a doctor of their choice to attempt to verify the extent of the injuries the plaintiff is claiming to have suffered as a result of the accident. If you are the victim of a personal injury accident, you … [Read more...]

What is Legal Malpractice?

October 8, 2015 by

Attorneys are professionals and have a fiduciary duty to their clients.  The American Bar Association and the State Bar of California have rules of professional conduct that attorneys must comply with.  One of the most important requirements is that attorneys perform their jobs with competence.  When a lawyer fails to provide professional, quality service, this failure can be considered legal malpractice. An attorney can be sued for legal malpractice.  Those who are harmed as a result of … [Read more...]

Who is Responsible for Ensuring Safety at a Construction Site?

October 6, 2015 by

One in five worker deaths in 2013 occurred in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Construction workers are most likely to die from four fatal causes of injury: falls, being hit by objects, being electrocuted, and becoming trapped in or between items.  OSHA has many regulations designed to prevent construction-site injury. Unfortunately, OSHA rules are not always followed and accidents still happen. After a construction … [Read more...]