In California, plaintiffs have the burden of proving all of the elements of negligence when they file personal injury lawsuits. This includes presenting evidence that the defendant’s negligent conduct caused the plaintiff’s injuries and resulting losses. It is often necessary to present expert witness testimony to prove causation. When a…
California’s vast roadways are guided by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), which sets the standards for how drivers should behave on the road. Let’s dive deeper into some essential sections of the CVC to better understand California’s traffic laws. 1. Cell Phones and Distracted Driving Hands-free Only: Per CVC §23123,…
In California, bars, restaurants, and other establishments that are open to the public owe a duty of care to patrons to keep them reasonably safe and free from danger. This includes a duty to keep customers safe from other, potentially dangerous customers. In Glynn v. Orange Circle Lounge Inc., Ca.…
Employees who are injured at work generally only have the right to recover compensation through workers’ compensation instead of by filing lawsuits against their employers. However, there are a few narrow exceptions that might allow an injured worker to step outside of the workers’ compensation system and file a lawsuit…
Californians who contract diseases caused by exposures to toxins might develop permanently disabling conditions. When those illnesses were caused by someone else’s negligence, the victims are entitled to pursue damages for their losses. In Beebe v. Wonderful Pistachios LLC, et. al., Cal. Ct. App. Case No. F083502, the Court of…
In California, people and entities who own or are in control of property are legally obligated to maintain it in a reasonably safe condition to prevent lawfully present parties from suffering foreseeable injuries from known dangers that might be present. This duty extends both to the owners of the property…
Driving on California’s highways can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be very dangerous. Every year, there are thousands of traffic accidents in the Golden State, many of which result in serious injuries and even death. In this article, we’ll take a look at the latest traffic accident…
California property owners owe a legal duty to lawfully present visitors to protect them from dangerous conditions that they know about or reasonably should know about to prevent foreseeable injuries. When a property owner violates its legal duty, it can be liable to pay damages to a victim who is…
Going to the movies is a fun and popular pastime for many people, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you experience a slip and fall accident. Slip and falls are one of the most common types of accidents that can occur at movie theaters, and they can…
Riding motorcycles can be exhilarating because of the sense of freedom that riders have while they ride. Many people who ride motorcycles also choose to do so because of their excellent fuel economy and more affordable cost compared to cars. While motorcycles offer some advantages compared to larger motor vehicles,…