Not all forms of premises liability involve slipping on a floor or hurting yourself on a flight of stairs. In some places of business, an employee might inflict harm upon or physically attack a customer. Aside from the employee's own personal liability for the...
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Premises Liability
Are store owners liable for falling boxes?
If you were driving along a California hill or a mountainside, you might see a sign that says "beware of falling rocks." Rocks rolling or dropping down a mountain would not be unexpected, and so you would consider that warning to be a legitimate risk. However, you...
Warning signs do not always protect against premises liability
Anyone who owns or rents a California building bears responsibility for keeping it safe for residents, guests, employees and even people who might trespass on the property. Should a person be injured on the property due to unsafe conditions, an owner or a...
How can workplace stairs be made safe?
Stairs are a necessity for accessing different floors in a multi-story California building. Not everyone elects to take an elevator, and in the event of a power outage, stairs are the only way to get down from a higher floor. However, stairs can be dangerous if not...
Who pays for injuries from accidents at retail stores?
You deserve to have a safe shopping experience, whether you are browsing a local boutique or getting a bargain at a warehouse club. Unfortunately, many California retailers do not place your safety as their first priority. If you were to be injured while...
Just how safe are amusement parks?
If you and your family have plans to spend some time this summer at one of California's many amusement parks, you may not give much though to whether your child will be safe while there. Most people figure that amusements must be highly regulated and are therefore...
What are some tips to protect children in your home?
Children are the most vulnerable people in society. They rely on you for everything. That includes keeping them safe. Whether you have children of your own or have other people's children in your home in California, there are some things you can do to keep them...
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury?
Premises liability cases in California often fall under the area of personal injury. It could be someone came on your property and fell on ice, getting injured. Perhaps someone fell down your front steps on your porch and was injured. Whatever, the case may be, it is...
How can dining establishments protect their patrons from harm?
California is a popular tourist destination home to many restaurants and dining establishments. When guests go out to eat and enjoy themselves, the last thing on their minds is getting hurt. Though many restaurant owners and staff work hard to protect their...
Woman in custody following fatal accident in parking lot
When someone experiences the loss of a loved one in California, it is often tragic and emotional. However, these types of circumstances can be increasingly difficult to overcome when their loved one's death is the result of someone else's negligence or...