Premises Liability

High-end developments in Los Angeles and San Diego often feature stunning architecture. However, the push to complete these projects quickly can lead to overlooked safety standards. If you fall from a significant height, your life changes in an instant. You deserve to...

As the seasons change, property owners throughout California should be doing more than just tidying up. They have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions for anyone who visits their property. Whether you're a guest at someone's home, a customer at a...

Stairways in apartment buildings and businesses provide access to different floors. They are much more cost-effective than elevators or escalators. However, they are one of the most dangerous spaces in any multi-story building. People can easily lose their balance or...

Several forms of negligence by property owners or businesses could lead to premises liability lawsuits. Typically, claims have their basis in negligent behavior by an owner or a business renting a space. Some premises liability litigation begins with a slip-and-fall...

Victims of violent crimes such as shootings, stabbings or assaults on commercial or residential property can suffer life-altering injuries. In many cases, these incidents are not just criminal matters. They may also involve civil liability under premises liability...

No one expects a trip to the store, a walk through an apartment complex or a visit to a hotel to end in tragedy. However, when property owners fail to maintain safe conditions, the results can be catastrophic. A cracked stair, an unmarked wet floor or poor lighting...

Slips and falls are one of the leading causes of preventable injuries in the U.S. They are usually associated with the winter months because of rain, ice and snow. However, slips and falls are still a real problem during the summer months.  What are some of the main...

A routine trip to your favorite bar or grocery store can quickly turn into a life-and-death situation if you trip or slip and fall. Unfortunately, these accidents are not uncommon. If you slip and fall while lawfully on another person’s property as a result of a...

Slip-and-fall incidents happen frequently in public locations, often with few consequences. Some people fall and end up with a bruise and little more. Other times, someone slips, falls and incurs a significant injury. Slip-and-fall incidents can lead to broken bones...

Trips, slips and falls are some of the leading causes of personal injuries in the U.S. Depending on severity, slips and falls can lead to life-altering injuries like brain and spinal cord injuries. If you trip, slip and fall, while on someone else’s property, you may...