Premises Liability
How to Prove Premises Liability Claims
A premises liability claim can arise when a person suffers injuries on someone else’s property. For the property owner or manager to be liable, he or she must typically have acted unreasonably under the circumstances. In other words, the property owner must have known about the defect but failed to warn about it or remedy…
Read MoreBrain Injuries: What You Need to Know About Concussions
Concussions have received plenty of press in recent years for the reason that they are serious brain injuries that can have significant health consequences. While – in the past – concussions were often viewed as being fairly innocuous, this is hardly the case, and every concussion should be taken seriously. When it comes to concussions,…
Read MoreSummer Activities Can Pose Injury Risks for Children
Ask any child what their favorite season is, and you will probably receive the same answer – summer. With school out for months, warm weather, and longer days, it’s easy to understand why children and adults alike claim this as the best time of the year. Summer sports, day camp, and riding bikes around the…
Read MoreRecognizing Negligence after a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and falls accidents are consistently among the most common cause of accidental injury in the Tustin area. These incidents can occur anywhere, including in your home, at school, at work, or while you are walking down the sidewalk. According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall accidents are responsible for nearly 9 million…
Read MoreCalifornia Premises Liability
What is the legal standard for CA property owners?
California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) 1001. Basic Duty of Care
A person who [owns/leases/occupies/controls] property is negligent if he or she fails to use reasonable care to keep the property in a reasonably safe condition. A person who [owns/leases/occupies/ controls] property must use reasonable care to discover any unsafe conditions and to repair, replace, or give adequate warning of anything that could be reasonably expected to harm others.
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