How do you determine responsibility in a premises liability case? It happens on a weekly basis. You enter someone else's property. Whether it is a private residence, public store or a government building, visitors of a property tend to be under the impression that the property is safe, and there are no risks of harm […]
We handle a variety of premises liability cases California landowners have an obligation to keep their property safe for others who come on it for legitimate purposes and, at least to some degree, even those who do not have permission to be on the land. What many residents of Riverside, California, might no realize is […]
Premises liability: Can I sue my landlord? As a tenant living in an apartment in San Bernardino, you may believe you can sue your landlords for anything that goes wrong with your apartment that results in an injury. There are certain issues that property owners are responsible for that can affect the habitability of their […]
In California, landowners owe a duty of care to everyone In premises liability cases, many other states in the country still distinguish between whether an injured person had permission, either expressed or implied, to be on the property where their injury took place. The idea is that landowners should not have the same obligation to […]
Are schools liable for student injuries? The short answer is, it depends. Wait, you might think, “aren’t school entrusted to protect my child? How can they evade responsibility?” You are right; schools are required to care for the students while they are under the care of the school. But the law also recognizes that the […]
Are schools liable for student injuries? The short answer is, it depends. Wait, you might think, "aren't school entrusted to protect my child? How can they evade responsibility?" You are right; schools are required to care for the students while they are under the care of the school. But the law also recognizes that the […]
The basics of premises liability Premises liability is a variation of the tort theory of negligence. Negligence allows anyone to recover for the harm they suffer due to the negligent actions (or inactions) of another person. Premises liability deals specifically with injuries that occur on real property (i.e. land and buildings). This post will go […]
Myths about slip and fall claims reviewed, Part 2 Premises liability refers to the class of cases in which liability arises because a person incurred an injury on the premises of another. Unfortunately, premises liability is subject to a variety of misconceptions and myths. A previous post sought to dispel those myths. This post will […]
Myths about slip and fall claims reviewed, Part 2 Premises liability refers to the class of cases in which liability arises because a person incurred an injury on the premises of another. Unfortunately, premises liability is subject to a variety of misconceptions and myths. A previous post sought to dispel those myths. This post will […]
