Tag Archives: Personal Injury
When Does a Slip, Trip, or Fall Form the Basis of a Lawsuit?
You have no doubt heard the phrase “slip and fall” in the context of personal injury law and heard about large settlements and verdicts, and you may have wondered what separates those types of situations from a regular slip, trip, or fall which may not form the basis of a viable lawsuit. After all,… Read More »
Can a Sports Organization Be Liable for Wrongful Death?
So-called extreme sports are becoming increasingly popular in recent years, with triathlons, mixed-martial arts, ultra-long-distance runs, and other sports that push the human body to its limits becoming more and more part of the mainstream in the US and abroad. These sports can indeed occasionally push the human body beyond its limits and result… Read More »
Santa Monica Expo Line May Be a Risk for Pedestrian Accidents
After many years of planning and construction, the growing LA Metro train system finally made its to Santa Monica in May by extending the Expo Line all the way to the Santa Monica promenade, creating a link between downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean for the first time in decades. And with the… Read More »
Where Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen in LA County?
Southern California has traditionally been a place associated with cars and car culture, and Los Angeles is famously described as a place where “nobody walks,” but of course nothing could be further from the truth. Pedestrians are out on the streets and sidewalks year-round in places like Los Angeles and Pasadena for shopping, getting… Read More »
Wrongful Death and the Recycling Industry
Dealing with the injury or loss of a loved is emotionally trying. This hardship is never worse than in a wrongful death case. With workplace fatalities on the rise in the U.S., it’s never been more important to consult an experienced wrongful death attorney when someone you love has died due to the negligence… Read More »
Bikes on California Roads Means More Bike Accidents
California is a state synonymous with car culture, but more and more California residents are leaving the car keys at home, either to commute to work, get some exercise, or take a leisurely trip around the neighborhood. There are many benefits to biking around cities like Pasadena – saving on gas, getting some exercise… Read More »
5 New Automotive Technologies That Could Save Thousands of Lives
For many years, the marketing of car technology to consumers was all about aesthetics, power, size, and entertainment. Car makers advertised sleeker designs, bigger SUVs, faster sports cars, and fancy bluetooth, GPS, and stereo systems. And while Volvo always had a (perhaps undeserved) reputation as a “safer” car than others, it has only been… Read More »
9 Questions About Slip and Fall Accident Law
Slip and fall accidents can disable anyone at anytime, leading to staggering medical bills, lost productivity and other damages. These accidents are surprisingly diverse; they occur in public areas, people’s homes and properties, and on the job. Here is a list of nine of the most frequently asked questions about slip and fall accidents,… Read More »
Slip and Fall Attorney Reports on Some Jaw-Dropping Statistics
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common injury cases in the country. But just how common are they? What are the costs associated with these problems? Perhaps more importantly, what can these numbers tell us about how to improve medical care, personal injury law and public education to reduce how much… Read More »
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in California
Why is it that the phrase “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” makes us smile? We all know that falls are a serious issue, and yet that old advertisement has become a bit of a joke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tells us that millions of people slip and… Read More »
