When we discuss premises liability in Los Angeles, we’re tackling the area of law that holds property owners and occupiers responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property....

Childhood injuries are so common that your child getting hurt at a friend’s house is nearly inevitable. The majority of such injuries are minor and easily remedied with a bandaid...

The tragedy of drowning accidents is unfathomable, even if it occurs in shallow water. Although drowning incidents in California have decreased markedly over the last four decades, drowning is still...

One thing we know is that there are plenty of pools in and around the city. We know that the last thing on your mind is that you will need...

Are you living somewhere you hate? Does the landlord own the property where you live? Do you hate it because your landlord does nothing to take care of the property?...

Have you ever walked into a super cramped store and thought that something was going to crash down on you? Have you ever walked down the aisle of grocery stores...

Have you ever walked through a construction zone without glasses? The answer should be no because if you enter a construction zone then helmets and protective eye gear should be...

Imagine you and your friends deciding to go out to a fun night on the town. Before the big night, you decide to go shopping for a new outfit. You...

Among the most common types of slip and fall accidents and premises liability claims are stairway accidents. Torn carpeting on stairs, slippery or wet substances on steps, even surfaces, lack...

This happened to many of us. You walk into an apartment in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California and everything seems OK at first sight. The landlord keeps telling you...

We know that this case settled earlier this year, but we want to bring it to you to highlight the many different ways that people can become injured on other...

Airbnb seems to be all the rage in the hospitality sector, especially among those looking to travel on a budget. Although it hasn’t been in business very long, it already...

We know Los Angeles sidewalks are in rough shape. That is why the City Council agreed to spend $1.4 billion over the next 30 years to fix all of them....

Imagine the following scenario. You have been injured on someone else’s property, and you file a lawsuit against that person or business to recover damages. You do everything by the...

The moment when your child crosses the school’s doorstep gives you peace of mind, because you wholeheartedly believe that your kid will be safe and protected there, but this is...

The National Fire Protection Association estimates that over half a million structure fires killed 2,685 people, caused 13,000 injuries and created damage worth more than $10 billion in 2015, making...

When you enter on someone’s property, its their duty to provide a safe environment. This is especially true for public places. You shouldn’t have to risk injury being on their...

When bringing a premises liability claim in Los Angeles or elsewhere in California, the question of property owner vs. occupier liability may arise. A rule of thumb is that when...

With the end of summer creeping up on us many families across California will spend one final weekend together before school starts anew. Millions of people will travel for one...

Los Angeles is a big place with plenty of things to do. Whether you want to have a night out on the town or take the family to the park...

Just because you were injured on someone else’s property does not automatically make you eligible to receive compensation, as discouraging as it may sound. Many people tend to assume that...

A Massachusetts man who was attacked by an intoxicated person and sustained a head injury is seeking damages—not from his attacker, but from the establishment that served him alcohol. Alcohol...

With all the stress that a wedding can bring along with its joy, the last thing any newlywed couple wants is to hire a catering service that causes more than...

All kinds of people choose to rent out a banquet hall or other venue for large celebratory gatherings. From wedding receptions to christening celebrations, banquet halls are the choice of...

Summer is the perfect season for long walks or even a picnic or BBQ in a park. But here is the problem: parks are not exactly the most injury-free places...

You never know what is going to happen the next time you go to a grocery store, movie theater or Starbucks. When you are on someone else’s property, many things...

Each day, about 60 vehicles crash into commercial buildings in California and all across the United States. We often read stories about a car crashing into a restaurant, grocery store...

This seems to be one of the most misunderstood elements of premises liability law in California. Let’s finally put an end to the never-ending debate of whether the owner of...

When you trip over a crack in the sidewalk, an item that has been left in a hazardous location, or due to another cause while on someone else’s property, you...

Since children are curious and playful, they often get in dangerous situations; and with their inability to fully comprehend the dangers they may face, these dangerous situations can result in...