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Parents trust that daycares will care for their children appropriately. Unfortunately, there are times when daycare staff members neglect their duties and cause harm to a child. When a child is hurt in a daycare setting, it is crucial for parents to be able to hold daycares accountable. This accountability can come through a premises…

Individuals can sustain severe injuries as a result of a slip and fall incident on another person’s property. In some cases, victims may be able to file a claim against the at-fault party to recover compensation through a premises liability lawsuit. However, there are various defenses that an at-fault party and their legal team could…

Restaurants are businesses, and they owe a certain duty of care to those who have a right to be on their premises. This includes guests who come to dine, vendors who come to drop off products, and any other individuals invited onto the property. However, holding restaurants accountable if an injury occurs on their premises…

Stores and retail outlets could hold liability for various types of injuries that occur on their premises. The owners and operators of these stores and outlets owe a duty of care to any person who has a right to be on the property, including guests, vendors, contractors, and others. Here, we want to discuss some…

The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a federal law that allows individuals to sue the United States government for damages resulting from a wrongful act or omission of a federal employee if the employee is acting within the scope of duty required by their job. The FTCA provides a waiver of the sovereign immunity…

Sustaining a slip or trip and fall injury as a result of an uneven sidewalk or street often results in serious injuries. However, is it possible to hold other individuals responsible when recovering compensation for these types of incidents? Here, we want to discuss the process of recovering damages after an injury caused by an…

There are times when injuries occur, and only one party is responsible for causing harm. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, there is shared fault for an injury, which can complicate the process of one or more people recovering compensation. Here, we want to discuss the shared fault laws in California so you…

If you were cited for speeding after a vehicle accident in California, you might think that you are not able to recover compensation for your injuries or property damage. That may not be the case, particularly if the negligence of another driver also contributed to the incident. California operates under a “pure comparative negligence” system….

Yes, receiving a ticket could affect your car accident claim, particularly if the citation revolves around placing some of the blame for the incident on you. However, that does not necessarily mean that you will recover no compensation at all. Here, we want to review how a citation could affect your car accident claim as…

Medical mistakes are frighteningly common in this country. Some research says that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. One of the most common types of mistakes made revolves around diagnosis. When a medical professional misdiagnoses a patient, this can lead to significant harm. A misdiagnosis could result in the…