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A boat arriving late is not necessarily a cause for concern. However, a 30-foot aluminum charter that went missing, last seen earlier in Sitka, was a sign that all was not right. The US Coast Guard scoured the area in their search. They found one member of the group,...

Most Americans assume that if there is a person on their property uninvited, then they are not liable if the trespasser suffers injury. In some cases this is true. For example, if a robber is on your property and falls into a hole you have dug for deck supports, it is...

You tripped and fell on another's property recently and landed on your hip. A doctor diagnosed you with a hip fracture, and you want to recover as quickly as possible. Explore hip fracture surgical options from Mayo Clinic. While you may have a premises liability...

You might not know it, but it is possible that your property possesses an attractive nuisance. Particularly if you live around children, you must understand the definition of an attractive nuisance and how to ensure that you protect yourself from liability. The law...

After experiencing a car accident in California, you may want to offer the person or parties that caused your accident the benefit of the doubt, believing that your accident was just that. However, that understanding may quickly vanish when you learn they had a...

Maritime or admiralty law can be rather complex due to the nature of how laws work on waterways. Not every attorney will be able to handle such cases. In California, lawyers have the option of seeking certification through the State Bar in this area of law. Doing so...

There are a few different criteria a person must meet to file a wrongful death lawsuit. It is not a situation where anyone can bring a case to court simply because they know someone who died due to the negligence of another person.  California Courts explain that...

Over the years, California and its residents have developed a reputation for fighting for more expanded health care. It surprises no one, then, that its residents would attempt to go up against big insurance companies to achieve this. What might surprise the nation is...

Maritime jobs are highly represented amongst the most dangerous jobs in the US. The ever-changing conditions of working on the water, coupled with the boat and shipping vessels' physical hazards, create a risky mix for workers. This important work is vital to the...

If a California home is damaged or destroyed, the property owner may be able to recoup some or all of the cost of repairing it. It may also be possible to obtain compensation for items inside of the home that were lost or damaged in a flood or fire. Individuals are...