Every year, millions of Californians take to the roads under the influence of something just as serious as drugs – sleep deprivation. Drowsiness at the wheel is an extremely serious problem in a society that prioritizes a fast-paced professional culture and is becoming an increasingly large problem for cities across the nation. Recent analyses show… Continue reading Drowsy Driving: Its Impacts on Riverside and How to Prevent It
Police were called out to an unusual pedestrian accident on September 28. Authorities say that is when a Riverside pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and taken to a local hospital in critical condition, and police say two drivers in two separate vehicles are suspected of DUI in the incident. The pedestrian was traversing the sidewalk… Continue reading Riverside Pedestrian Struck, 2 DUI Suspects Detained
Following the conclusion of a wrongful death lawsuit brought in Denver, the families of three dialysis patients who died after treatment by DaVita employees have been awarded a total of $253 million in compensation. The lawsuit related to the use of Granuflo, a product that was recalled by the FDA in 2011 due to its… Continue reading $253 Million Awarded in Dialysis Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Premises liability lawsuits arise when a person is injured, perhaps fatally, in an accident on property belonging to another person or entity. While working as Riverside premises liability attorneys over the past few decades, our expert lawyers have obtained significant experience in successfully handling all manner of premises liability cases, although, as new technology becomes… Continue reading Premises Liability Suit Settled after USC Frat Party Drone Strike
Although the term is still used by many people when discussing premises liability law, an attractive nuisance is not a legal doctrine in California and has not been one for several decades now. This misuse of the term is understandable seeing as many other states still use the doctrine of attractive nuisance, meaning you may… Continue reading The Law of Attractive Nuisance, Children, and Riverside Premises Liability Cases
Backup cameras are already fitted to numerous cars in use in California and throughout the United States and, due to a new mandate, will now be equipped on all new cars. The legislation making this a legal requirement was introduced due to the increased risk involved in maneuvering a vehicle in reverse, and the subsequently… Continue reading Could Backup Camera Legislation Reduce Riverside Car Accident Injuries?
California’s premises liability law recognizes two entrant statuses to which the owner or occupier of residential premises owes a duty of care: invitee and licensee. While an injured party can also be a trespasser, to whom the homeowner owes no duty of care due to the fact that the trespasser had no permission or lawful… Continue reading Premises Liability And Defects In Residential Premises: Duty Of Care To Invitee And Licensee
If you own a car in Riverside or elsewhere in California, chances are you are carrying an auto insurance policy (or you are among those infamous 15 percent of uninsured drivers in California). But most car drivers in California never seem to have time to sit down for five minutes and find out how auto… Continue reading Auto Insurance in California: These 4 Myths Can Ruin Your Car Accident Claim
Stubbed toes and paper cuts are not the only injuries that can be caused by everyday household products in your home. Here is the scary part: unsafe household products seem to be everywhere if you look at this list of the most dangerous household products in the U.S. Most of us tend to believe that… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Household Products That Can Leave You Injured (And Entitle You to Product Liability Compensation)
Whether you are a dog owner in Riverside or elsewhere across California or you have recently been bitten or attacked by a dog, it is equally essential that you become familiar with California dog-bite laws. The following information will most likely be an eye-opener for you, as the vast majority of Californians still have certain… Continue reading 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Dog Bites That Still Persist in California