Losing a loved one is devastating, even if the death was expected, perhaps because of a terminal illness. Grief is often intensified, however, if a family member’s death comes suddenly and unexpected, such as in a California car accident or because of a violent crime....
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Premises liability claims: Legal status of visitor
When someone enters another person's property in California, it’s usually as an invitee or licensee. If an individual is injured in an accident on the property of another, the capacity in which he or she was on the property becomes important. Premises liability laws...
Neighbor’s dog attacked elderly woman
California dog owners, like those in other states, must adhere to leash laws, as well as any other regulations that are relevant to keeping a dog as a pet. In this state, there are laws that prohibit dog owners from allowing their pets to run free on a public street...
How does California law define wrongful death?
Even in cases where a loved one has been ill for a long time, it is never possible to be 100% prepared for his or her death. Sadly, many California residents have experienced the unexpected, sudden and, sometimes, violent deaths of their loved ones. Grief is intense...
Multiple fatalities after recent collision
Members of the California Highway Patrol recently responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident. The investigation is ongoing. However, preliminary details sadly confirm that multiple people died as a result of their injuries in the crash. Investigators say the...
3 types of product liability in construction accidents
Factory work and employment in the fishing industry likely rank at the top of most lists for jobs with inherently high risk for injuries. Several other jobs are often dangerous as well. Construction accidents, for instance, are one of the most common causes of...
Truck accidents can occur under various scenarios
As you travel to and from each of your destinations for the day, you may share California roads with a multitude of commercial vehicles. While you may rely on these vehicles to transport goods, with the increases in size and weight, driving close to tractor-trailers...
Police comment after fatal collision
A California police lieutenant issued a public statement after a tragedy occurred in Fresno. Police had received a phone call from a person at a hotel who had reportedly witnessed a gruesome scene in the parking lot. The witness told police that the driver of a pickup...
Restitution for wrongful death of a loved one
No one wants to get a phone call from a California police officer informing them that a loved one has been in a motor vehicle collision. Such situations are devastating, even if the loved one has survived his or her injuries. If a fatality has occurred, the entire...
Address insurance issues right away after a work injury
If a California worker suffers an on-the-job injury, it is critically important to seek immediate medical care. This is the best means for obtaining a full assessment of a worker’s condition. It is also a way to create written documentation of the incident, which is...