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...
Personal Injury
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...
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...
How do you prove fault for a slip and fall accident?
When you slip and fall, suffering an injury on someone else's property, you may have a valid personal injury claim. However, as the claimant, you must provide evidence supporting your argument that the property owner is at fault for your accident and resulting...
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
In the realm of severe injuries from an accident, spinal injuries are among the worst. A spinal injury puts you at risk of life-altering paralysis. Understanding the key elements of spinal injuries and the effects that they can have makes you better prepared to fight...
Concussion recovery basics to consider after an injury
Brain injuries can range from mild concussions to serious impairment. When you suffer any degree of brain injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should understand the complexity of your recovery before agreeing to a settlement. A concussion comes with a...
Should you worry about seat belt syndrome?
If you drive a late-model vehicle, your car, truck or SUV undoubtedly has thousands of important safety features. Perhaps the most beneficial of these, though, are its seat belts. After all, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belt...
How can you protect your mental health after a collision?
A car accident can catch you by surprise and leave you with injuries that take weeks or even months to recover from. These injuries may also prohibit you from going back to work or participating fully in activities and routines you used to enjoy. In the U.S. in 2020,...
How can a property owner make a parking lot safer?
Slipping or tripping can be dangerous. Some fall victims experience a head injury that results in a lengthy hospital stay, permanent disability and in some cases even death. This may happen in just about any public place, but a parking lot is a place to exercise...