On September 30th, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of police reform laws to strengthen the state’s “use of force” practices and expose police abuse to public scrutiny. Among other things, the new laws creates a decertification system for law enforcement officers who have engaged in violent abuse and misconduct. In this article, our […]
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When Can You Hold a Business Liable for a Slip and Fall Injury in California?
The National Floor Safety Institute reports that annually hundreds of thousands of people nationwide seek medical care for injuries caused by slips and falls. In California, businesses and property owners are legally liable for a slip and fall injury because of their failure to provide reasonable safe conditions on their premises. Here is a guide […]
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Oxymoron
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a classic oxymoron, a very unfortunate conjunction of contradictory terms. It is important to understand that a brain injury, even a mild brain injury, is truly life changing. The designation of “mild” brain injury is a holdover from WWII when neurologists employed a simple classification system: mild, moderate or severe. […]
Defective Product Proof: Complaints & Other Similar Cases
When a defective product causes personal injuries or death, it is necessary to prove that: the product was in fact dangerous or defective; or the manufacturer had notice of the danger or a defect; and the product was the cause of plaintiff’s injury. (Ault v. International Harvester Co. (1974) 13 Cal.3d 113, 121-122). Evidence of […]
SUVs are More Dangerous for Pedestrians than Cars
Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and ‘crossovers’ continue to grow in popularity. The rate of new SUV sales hit a record high in 2020. According to data from Car and Driver Magazine, more than half of all new automobile sales in 2020 were SUVs or crossover vehicles, despite the risk of SUV rollover crashes. SUVs and […]
