Legal Insights

Accidents that occur in construction zones often result in significant injuries for those involved. After these incidents occur, there needs to be an extensive investigation in order to determine what happened and who may be responsible. Ultimately, the liable party is important because this will likely determine who pays compensation to the injury victim for …

Amusement parks are places where families can go to enjoy the rides, eat some relatively unhealthy food, and go home happy. However, what happens if an injury occurs on an amusement park ride? What happens if a person gets injured in a slip and fall accident while walking through the amusement park? Even though this …

In California, under the rule of premises liability, the owner of a property is responsible for maintaining their property in a condition that is reasonably safe and free from any dangerous condition to prevent posing an unreasonable risk of injury to guests or visitors. This responsibility applies to both businesses and private residences. There are …

The last thing you expect is that someone will trespass on your property. However, the reality is that it is not uncommon for people to go into places or onto a property that is not theirs. Trespassing is generally considered a crime, but what happens if a trespasser gets hurt while they are on your …

There are various reasons why a person may have an “easement” on their property. In fact, easements are fairly common in and around our area. An easement essentially gives another person or entity the legal right to use a person’s land for the duration of an agreed-upon period of time. However, what happens if an …

Being a mail career is not generally thought of as a hazardous job, but sometimes it can be, and you may not have to look farther than your front yard in Orange County to see why. Properties can hold a number of hazards for a person trying to deliver the mail, so you want to …

Stairs and steps are a common feature of many homes and buildings in Orange County, which is why anyone who owns a property should take great care that their stairs are as safe as possible for kids and adults to use, as taking a fall on stairs can seriously injure or possibly even kill someone. …

For Orange County shoppers, a trip to the grocery store can quickly turn disastrous when common hazards are prevalent. These hazards can pose serious risk of injury to all shoppers, which is why it’s so important for workers to go above and beyond in their duties in an attempt to keep everyone safe. Failure to …

If you are living in a rental property in California, you know that your landlord has certain responsibilities under the law. This includes ensuring a home has working smoke detectors throughout the property to alert renters in the event of a fire. Landlords are required to provide smoke alarms and ensure they are functioning properly …

If you are a renter in California, you know that your landlord is responsible for maintaining a safe home environment. This includes making sure that mold is kept under control to prevent a range of negative health effects. Landlords that fail to address the issue of mold within the home can be held accountable for …