Having a pool in your backyard can be a lot of fun, but it also comes with big safety risks if you do not take adequate precautions. A pool accident could trigger an onslaught of legal trouble and regret. Knowing some strategies for lowering your liability can help...
Year: 2023
Compensation for lost work and family time after a car accident
Car accidents can significantly impact various aspects of your life, including your ability to work and spend time with your family. If you are in a car accident in California, you may wonder whether you can seek compensation for the lost work and family time. Learn...
What common myths are associated with concussions?
Most people know the bare minimum about head and brain injuries. However, myth often ends up conflated with fact when it comes to these injuries. What are the most common incorrect but still widely believed myths about head injuries? A person with a brain injury...
The difference between admiralty and maritime law
If you get an injury on a trawler or crab boat off of the coast of Alaska, Washington or Oregon, you might start to hear about admiralty and maritime law. While people tend to use "admiralty" and "maritime" interchangeably, they are not the same thing. You might not...
How can homeowners help prevent premises liability in California?
Premises liability involves one party making a claim against another party due to an injury or death occurring on someone's property. There is an expectation that homeowners provide a reasonably safe environment for those who they invite to their homes. There is also...
Why are women more prone to accident injuries?
Car accidents can prove dangerous and deadly for anyone facing one. While some people walk away unscathed others may have to deal with life-altering injuries. According to some data, women are more prone to fall into the latter. What is it about car accidents that...
What does the court require in a personal injury claim?
An accident can cause irreparable damage to your body and finances. The outcome of even a mild crash can wildly vary from person to person. When the accident is the result of someone else's careless behavior, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim to...
Can a serious brain injury negatively affect your marriage?
Your brain is the most important part of you, as it controls everything you feel, think and do. While it can be easy to take good brain health for granted, a brain injury might forever change your life. In addition to limiting your everyday activities, a traumatic...
Is drowsiness a driving problem?
Drowsiness remains a serious issue for many drivers across the nation. However, some still do not know why it is an issue in the first place. In reality, drowsiness poses one of the biggest problems that drivers currently face in terms of dangerous distracted driving...
Fighting liability limits for maritime injuries
Maritime injuries can leave you facing long-term and significant recoveries. This also leads to substantial costs. Unfortunately, many maritime liability policies have insufficient limits to cover those costs. When you file a claim against such a policy, you may...