Stairs are a necessary component of modern multi-floor buildings. They allow people to travel from one area to another efficiently. However, stairs are also dangerous. Shifting one's center of gravity while going up or down stairs can potentially lead to a fall....
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California dog owners can be held accountable for attacks
Most people probably agree pet owning is one of life’s joys, but it seems harder to get consensus that its one of life’s greatest responsibilities. Unfortunately, dog attacks can be surprisingly devastating injuries. In California, owners’ legal...
SLIP AND FALL INCIDENTS CAN BECOME COSTLY
When you leave the comfort of your home to go out and do some shopping, head to the bank, or stop by a local government office, the last thing you need to worry about it getting hurt. We know that you are a careful person, but there are times when another person's...
WHEN DOGS (OR THEIR OWNERS) BITE
A recent and strange incident at a California park involving two people and a dog made national news when what began as a potential dog attack ended with injuries caused by a human bite. It was reported that a jogger pepper sprayed a dog that was allegedly attacking...
Birthday Parties at Trampoline Park: Are Our Children Safe?
Trampoline parks are all over San Diego and they are very popular sites for children's birthday parties, but are they actually safe for children? Reportedly around 250,000 trampoline injuries occur each year and most of these injuries are sustained by children...
New Apple Watch 4 Can Be Used As Evidence In Slip And Fall Accidents To Recover Damages
It has been a little more than a day since Apple presented its new, health-centric Watch 4, and fans and haters alike are beyond amazed by the device's revolutionary safety features. One of the features is detecting when you slip and fall. Yeah, you read that right....
NOT JUST THE DOG OWNER: POTENTIAL DEFENDANTS IN DOG BITE CASES
Did you know that the owner of the dog that bites you is not the only party that could potentially be held liable for your injuries? Thankfully, California imposes a strict liability statute that holds dog owners liable for the injuries caused by their dogs. However,...
WHAT TO DO AFTER A SAN DIEGO DOG BITE
Being attacked and bitten by a dog is a frightening experience for someone of any age or level of love they have for dogs. It's even more frightening when the dog that attacks you is unknown or a stray. You aren't sure if they have been kept up to date with their...
Slip And Fall: How To Prove That Property Owner Knew Or Should Have Known About A Dangerous Condition?
This is arguably the most complicated aspect of every slip and fall accident whether it occurs in San Diego, Palm Springs, or El Centro. If you want to recover compensation after a slip and fall under the legal theory of premises liability, you probably know that the...
TRAGIC DOG ATTACK LEAVE LITTLE GIRL WITH BRAIN INJURY
A California family is dealing with the aftermath of a tragic incident involving a dog they brought home that suddenly and unexpectedly attacked their six-month-old daughter. The little girl suffered a large cut and a punctured skull. The injuries were severe enough...