Inattention or inadequate safety devices can quickly turn a fun day at the pool into a fatal accident, especially for children. Owning a pool comes with the responsibility of taking precautions. Disturbing statistics Backyard swimming pool drowning is a major cause of...
Personal Injury
Dog bite victims are at serious risk for infections
Thousands of people across the United States go to the emergency room each year because of a dog bite. Unfortunately, some of these injuries are even fatalities, especially in children. Although many people in California own a friendly family dog, it is not always...
Unsafe balconies and personal injury
Balconies and views are big selling points when tenants are choosing an apartment. However, there may be no telling whether the apartment balconies are completely safe. At least, not to the untrained eye. Sometimes, accidents happen while people are standing or...
Damages in a wrongful death action
When a loved one is suddenly taken away from them due to the negligence of another, it can be a challenging event for anyone to process. Therefore, it is important that one considers their options when it comes to filing a wrongful death action and understand the...
How do dog bite laws in California protect victims?
Dog bite liability in California is important for victims to understand because the damages from a dog can be so significant. Because victims can suffer extensively on physical, financial and emotional levels, following a dog attack, it is important for victims to be...
New brain injury treatment seeks to reduce long-term effects
Catastrophic injuries are a tragic reality of many car accidents. Victims are sometimes left with brain and spinal cord injuries that can upend their lives, making even the most mundane of tasks impossible. If you or a loved one is living with this reality, then you...
Recovering wrongful death damages after a California accident
When a motor vehicle accident results in a fatality, the loved ones of the deceased may have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the parties responsible for the accident. If the claim is successful, family members will have some financial support to...
California leads nation in dog bite attacks against postal workers
Many people in the Santa Rosa area own a dog. They’re one of the most popular pets for a family to own and they are often considered additional family members. Most of the time dogs are friendly and well-behaved but occasionally a dog can be dangerous. A dog bite can...
Types of dog bite damages
Dog bites can cause extensive damages for injured victims. A variety of different types of damages may be able to help compensate victims for their physical, financial and emotional damages suffered in a dog attack. Dog attacks can be vicious and leave injured victims...
Three things to know about dog bite laws in California
Dogs are great companions and live in many households throughout California. When a dog is trained as a loving and obedient pet, they can provide their owners with years of companionship and affection. Unfortunately, not all pet owners take their duties seriously and...