Personal injury cases can be a complicated and lengthy process that often leaves individuals questioning how long they will wait for a resolution. In California, the timeline for settling a personal injury case is influenced by various factors, making it essential for plaintiffs to understand what to expect throughout this…
When someone witnesses their loved one being seriously injured because of the negligent actions of another person or entity, they have a right to pursue compensation for the negligent infliction of emotional distress when what they witnessed traumatizes them. While this cause of action is typically used in cases involving…
Personal injury law in California is designed to protect individuals who have been physically or psychologically injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party. Navigating the complexities of these laws is crucial for anyone involved in a personal injury case or those simply seeking knowledge about their rights…
California employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees while they are acting within the scope and course of their jobs and negligently cause injuries to others. However, employers are generally not liable for the actions of their employees when they are off duty. In Perez v.…
In California, many drownings and other types of water accidents happen each year at beaches located across the state. To help to prevent drowning accidents, counties and cities across California’s coastal areas post lifeguards who use jet skis to quickly respond when someone is in trouble in the water. However,…
Is an insurance company required to disclose and tender policy limits in California? When insurance companies receive accident claims that are likely to involve damages far exceeding their policy limits, they are required to try to settle the claims within their insured’s policy limits. In Hedayati v. Interinsurance Exchange of…
In California, family members who witness their loved ones’ serious injuries may file claims against the responsible parties for negligent infliction of emotional distress. In the past, the California Supreme Court has held that people must be present at the time of the incidents and witness them before they will…
People who suffer injuries while they are engaged in recreational activities or sports are generally prevented from recovering damages in a lawsuit by the primary assumption of the risk doctrine. However, this doctrine does not apply when a defendant’s actions increase the risks beyond what is normal for the sport…
Under California’s premises liability laws, California property owners owe a duty to keep their premises safe and to warn visitors of hazards in most cases.[1] However, when people are permitted to enter the land to participate in a recreational activity, the landowners are immune from liability. The immunity from liability…
Many people in California enjoy going to amusement parks and waterslides. When people are injured on a ride or waterslide, they may have grounds to recover damages through personal injury lawsuits. However, it has previously been unclear the type of duty owed by the operator of a waterslide to its…