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What is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death?

Posted by Dmitry Gorin | Mar 02, 2024 | 0 Comments

When a family member dies because of someone else's wrongful act, you could be entitled to compensation. In California, you usually have two years from the date of the victim's death to bring a wrongful death claim.  The statute of limitations will vary depending on how the victim's death was caused...

Who’s Responsible for School Sports Injuries?

Posted by Dmitry Gorin | Jan 06, 2024 | 0 Comments

When students participate in school sports, you anticipate the early morning and late-night practices, the travel games, and worry over the snack parent rotation. While every sport involves some risks of injury, rarely do you worry about who is responsible for that injury if your child gets hurt before...

Can Ladders Without Cages Cause Serious Injuries?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Dec 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Fixed ladders without a cage cause more accidents than those with cages. These ladders go more than 20 feet in the air, and the cage protects the user from falling. Cages are essential at the top when the user is maneuvering from the top rung to the building. Without a cage there, it is much more...

Who Can You Sue in a Skylight Injury Lawsuit?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Dec 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

You might not think it, but skylight accidents always happen and can cause serious, sometimes even fatal, injuries. Most skylight accidents happen when someone is on the roof of a house or building and steps on the skylight. The victim can plummet to the floor below when the skylight breaks...

What Is the “Last Clear Chance” Doctrine?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Dec 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

The last clear chance doctrine is a legal rule in personal injury cases. The rule assigns fault to the defendant if they had an opportunity – “last chance” – to avert an accident but failed to do so. The doctrine is used in states that follow the contributory negligence rule. In other words, the last...

When Does “Res Ipsa Loquitur” Apply in California?

Posted by Dmitry Gorin | Nov 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Res ipsa loquitur is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” This legal doctrine applies when an accident suggests negligence and a plaintiff must rely on circumstantial evidence to prove a defendant’s negligence. Common in medical malpractice cases, res ipsa loquitur shifts the burden...

What is “Capitation” in Personal Injury Cases?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Nov 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Capitation is a term used in medical billing to refer to a set fee paid by an insurance company. Non-capitation occurs when an insurance company pays for the specific, itemized services provided. In other words, capitation is a set fee the insurance company pays a physician for each person...

Can You Recover Damages for Injuries in Youth Sports?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Oct 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Let’s review how to recover damages for youth concussions and other sports injuries in California. Over half of children in the United States participate in at least one sport annually. While excellent for children and teens’ mental and physical health, one downside is the potential for injury...

Who Is Liable If I Am Injured on a Sidewalk?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Jul 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

Sidewalks are in place to give people a safe place to walk in their communities—and yet, injury accidents still occur on sidewalks quite frequently. In many cases, the sidewalk itself is the cause of the accident. Many property owners in California are surprised to learn that under state law...

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Dog Bites?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Jun 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

The American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) states that dog ownership is rising. In 2016, dog populations topped out near 77 million; in 2020, that number increased to 83.7 million. This dramatic increase in dog ownership means more dog encounters. Unfortunately, many...

What If You Are Injured in a Fight at a Friend’s House?

Posted by Inna Gorin | May 06, 2023 | 0 Comments

One of the benefits of being a Los Angeles homeowner is having friends come over to visit or play video games. Suppose a few of your friends get into a scuffle over the results of a video game or the score of a football game. Suppose, during the brawl, someone suffers a serious injury....

Does California Have Rules for Owning Pit Bulls?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Jan 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Several states have bans on pit bulls, believing them to be dangerous. Recognizing that danger often stems from poor training or owner behavior rather than the breed, California has no breed-specific laws for any dog, including pit bulls. Although California has no breed-specific rules, the...

Can You Sue If You Slip and Fall in a Hotel?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Nov 18, 2022 | 0 Comments

If you slip and fall while in a Los Angeles hotel and sustain an injury, you may be able to sue the hotel for damages. Whether you can collect and how much you may be able to collect depends on the specific details of your accident. Hotels often pose several risks for slipping on slick floors...

A Weed Killer that May be Killing People

Posted by Inna Gorin | Nov 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

The weed killer Roundup, used to keep lawns weed-free and picture-perfect, may be responsible for causing serious illness and death in people. Studies have found that one of its ingredients, glyphosate, increases the risk of certain types of cancer. In 2018, a lawsuit about the...

Survival Action Claims in California

Posted by Inna Gorin | Oct 28, 2022 | 0 Comments

Wrongful death lawsuits arise from a death that occurred due to another person or entity's negligent, reckless, or intentional behavior. The purpose is to compensate those who lost a loved one and suffered an injury due to that loss. In other words, when somebody in California is killed...

Can You Sue Someone If They Gave You Herpes?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Oct 26, 2022 | 0 Comments

In California, if you contract herpes from another person and prove that person was the source of your infection, you can sue them. The legal basis for your lawsuit will depend on the specific details of your situation, such as whether a sexual encounter was consensual. Simply put...

Can Uninsured Motorist Insurance Cover Punitive Damages?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Oct 25, 2022 | 0 Comments

The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the party at fault (disciplinary) and to set an example to deter future wrongdoers (exemplary). They are usually awarded against defendants in cases of intentional or highly reckless conduct, not just for simple negligence. However, willful or...

When is an Employer Liable for Negligent Hiring?

Posted by Inna Gorin | Sep 27, 2022 | 0 Comments

It happens more often than you might think – an employer hires a new employee who ends up causing harm to a customer or another third party. When this happens, the employee is liable to the third party, but is the employer? Under the doctrine of negligent hiring, they can be. If...

5 Things to Consider Regarding Your Bedbug Bite Claim

Posted by Inna Gorin | Sep 26, 2022 | 0 Comments

Since the 1990s, bed bug infestations have increased and are now a global problem. In Los Angeles County, infestations have been reported in hotels, short-term rentals, and multi- and single-family homes. Bed bug bites can cause irritation and itching. Some people can have an allergic...

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