When you place a loved one in a facility, you expect safe and proper care in return. Thus, it is always hard to see a loved one suffer, especially when you've trusted a nursing home to provide the care they need. That trust can be shattered when your loved one suffers...
After an injury from a defective product, it can feel like the failure came out of nowhere. But legally, the “why” matters as much as the harm. Did the product hurt you because its design was unsafe for everyone who used it, no matter how carefully it was made? Or was...
Yes, in California, a hospital may be liable for an independent physician’s mistake when the doctor appeared to act for the hospital and the patient reasonably relied on that appearance. This type of medical malpractice often comes up in emergency rooms, surgery and...
If you were injured in a car accident in California, the other driver's insurance company may contact you soon after the crash. The adjuster may ask you to give a recorded statement about what happened. Even if the adjuster sounds helpful or friendly, remember that...
When you buy a product, you expect it to work safely. You do not expect it to send you to the hospital, keep you out of work or leave you wondering how you are going to pay for treatment. If a defective product injured you, the steps you take early can help protect...
Imagine this: you leave your loved one in the care of a California nursing home. Out of the blue, the administration tells you that your loved one must leave. A sudden eviction notice like this can cause anyone to panic. However, knowing your loved one’s rights as a...
Property owners in San Francisco have a legal duty to keep their parking lots safe. They must provide security that matches the level of risk. When a business ignores known safety dangers, an injured person may file a negligent security claim. This post explains how...
We have all grown used to the convenience of getting what we need with almost no delay. Dinner can arrive while you finish a meeting, groceries can show up before you remember you need them and, after a few taps, someone is already on the way. That speed feels great...
Surgery always carries some risk. Even when a surgeon follows medical standards, problems can still occur. Knowing which outcomes to expect and which may signal malpractice can help you make clear decisions about your recovery. How do surgeons define “known risks”?...
When a child is injured by a toy, it can be overwhelming. These products must follow strict safety regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act and California consumer protection laws. When something goes wrong, it is natural to ask how it happened and what...