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California School Bus Accidents: Special Rules and Enhanced Liability

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If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving in California, you may be entitled to compensation and other forms of relief. However, special rules may apply if the accident involved a school bus. In such a...more

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Taking Responsibility: Who’s At Fault? Lorenzo Court Says Everyone

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A recent court ruling raises questions and concerns over the scope of liability owners and contractors may face when a subcontractor's employee is involved in an off-site accident during the course of construction. ...more

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Uncharted Territory: Are Geotechnical Inspectors Liable to Non-Contracting Parties – Including Property Owners?

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Historically in California, professional negligence cases were limited to parties who had contracted with each other. The theory was that if a professional didn't have a contract with the plaintiff, then the professional did...more

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A Guide to California Premises Liability Laws

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If you are hurt while on someone else's property in California, you may be entitled to compensation. The types of compensation that may be available depend on the facts of your case including the extent of your injuries and...more

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Worker's Comp Versus Personal Injury in California

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According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a reported 419,000 private-sector employees in California sustained workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. Workplace incidents in the state claimed 508 employees'...more

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California Supreme Court to Determine Scope of Employer Liability for At-Home Spread of COVID-19

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Last week, the California Supreme Court agreed to decide two unique questions with far-reaching implications for employer liability: (1) may an employer be held liable to an employee’s spouse when an employee contracts...more

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