According to the CDC, 3,500 people die from unintentional drownings not related to boating every year. Many of those deaths occur in swimming pools located on the properties of hotels, apartment buildings, and condominium complexes. The owners of these properties are responsible for ensuring that their swimming pools are safe…
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Three Common Types of Accidents in Winter
California may not get the harsh winters that are seen throughout much of the country. However, even in the Golden State the weather changes during the winter. Temperatures drop and the days are shorter, and this causes car accidents that may not have occurred during the hot summer months. Below…
Are Stadium Owners Liable for Injuries?
It was in April when the Los Angeles Dodgers played their longest regular-season game in franchise history. The game went on for 13 innings, a total of six hours and five minutes. At the end of it all, the Dodgers lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Needless to say, at the…
Incident at Bear Mountain Ski Resort Raises Safety Concerns
In early March, a video was released showing a 5-year-old dangling from a chairlift at Bear Mountain Ski Resort. The young child slipped from the chairlift shortly after it started moving. The child’s ski instructor caught her by her hoodie. During the time she was dangling from the lift, the…
Ghost Ship Warehouse Tenants Arrested and Charged with Crime After Deadly Fire
In October of 2016, a fire broke out in a warehouse in Oakland, California. The warehouse, known as Ghost Ship, had been converted into an artist collective and was illegally home to numerous people. At the time of the fire, the warehouse was hosting a concert with about 50 guests.…
Oakland Ghost Ship Fire May Result in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
When you go to a party, the last thing on your mind is the safety of the premises. The property owner is expected to keep the building safe. The recent fire at the Oakland building known as the “Ghost Ship” may be a tragedy that could have been prevented. While…
Woman Struck By Tree Branch Struggles with Obtaining Compensation from City
Emma Zhou was struck by a tree branch in Washington Square Park, San Francisco on August 12. In the three weeks since the accident, the family has attempted to move forward – but the process has not been easy. While watching her children play in the park, a 100-pound tree…
Northern California Child Injury Lawyer Examines Furniture Tip-Over Accidents Amid Major Recall
Being a parent is hard work. There is no greater responsibility and no greater joy. As the parents on our team know firsthand, most parents try their very best to keep our children safe. Still, we are all too aware of the fact that tragedies happen. Falling furniture remains a…
Slip and Fall Accidents: What You Should Know Before You Sue
Picture this; you walk into a mall and as you are walking towards the clothing store you suddenly slip or trip and fall. You lose your balance either because the floor tile you just stepped on had an extra helping of floor polish or it was sticking out. Such accidents…
A Message About Pool Safety and Civil Liability for Pool Drownings from Your Santa Rosa Injury Attorney
As summer nears, pools and lakes are becoming (forgive the pun) hot spots. With the arrival of the water recreation season comes an increased danger of drowning and children are particularly at risk. Often, drowning is a tragic accident. However, sometimes drowning, in particular swimming pool drowning, occurs because a company…