The Law Offices of Howard C. Kornberg have had great success handling premises liability cases where victims were seriously injured, burned, or killed due to electrocution. Whether it is a private residence, rental property, or public shopping center, owners have a responsibility to keep their properties safe by maintaining safe walkways and stairs, sufficient lighting, and properly installed electricity.
Electrical injuries can be extremely dangerous, accounting for one percent of accidental deaths in the United States each year. When exposed wires are left unattended, or electrical outlets are improperly installed, burns to the skin and internal organs can occur, causing damage to the heart, brain, and nervous system. Sometimes, this damage is so severe that the effects are irreversible.
Winning a Case with Law Offices of Howard C. Kornberg Premises Liability Lawyers
The Law Offices of Howard C. Kornberg have experience in premises liability claims and have the responsibility of determining who is at fault in the accident. In cases where exposed wires caused electrocution, charges of negligence aren’t usually difficult to prove. If the exposed wires were part of a defective product, a lawsuit may be filed against the manufacturer as well.
In winning a premises liability claim, a lawyer must prove that there was negligence involved in the accident. In other words, it must be apparent that the defendant knew of the danger yet didn’t take the necessary steps to have it fixed. Howard C. Kornberg is a California attorney who specializes in all types of negligence and personal injury law cases. His track record of success spans almost three decades, in which time he has won many multi-million dollar cases for his clients.
Howard C. Kornberg is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is AV-rated* by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given to attorneys for legal trial skills and ethical standards.
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