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What Happens If I Get Hurt at Sherman Oaks Castle Park?

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Sherman Oaks Castle Park is a popular spot in Encino for mini golf, arcade games, and batting cages. While it’s a family-friendly destination, accidents can and do happen. After an injury, victims may not understand all of...more

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What Are the Most Common Personal Injury Claims?

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When you get hurt because of another person’s carelessness, you might be able to file what’s called a “personal injury claim.” While your injuries can be mild or very serious, you must prove that they have affected your...more

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The Seven Types of Fractures Caused in Personal Injury Accidents

Personal injury accidents come in many different forms, everything from car crashes and workplace mishaps to slips, falls, and sports injuries. Many of these accidents result in bone fractures. These injuries can vary widely...more

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How Personal Injury Settlements are Calculated in California

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California is home to more than its fair share of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which, according to California courts, include car crashes and slip and fall injuries. Workplace injuries involving cuts and...more

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Proving Negligence After a Slip and Fall in California

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Slip and fall incidents are among the most common types of accidents in California and elsewhere. In public spaces like businesses, nearly nine out of ten high-risk areas have no safety measures in place. If you've suffered...more

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Do You Need a Lawyer After a Slip and Fall Injury?

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The legal system can be complex, but an experienced lawyer can help you navigate it after a slip and fall injury. They can provide valuable insight and guide you through the process should you decide to officially pursue...more

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Key Steps to Maximizing Compensation Following a California Personal Injury

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There is nothing like an injury to remind human beings of our frailty. Whether it's a car accident or a slip and fall incident in a grocery store, our bodies may feel the aftereffects for months — or even years — after the...more

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What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury in New Jersey Law?

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A car accident, slip-and-fall, or other incident can turn your life upside down when catastrophic injuries occur. These serious injuries go beyond sprains or fractures, leaving you out of work and with long-term or permanent...more

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Refresher: Parking Lot Liability and Ability to Recover Workers’ Compensation Liens in New Jersey

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As the winter months roll on and snow and ice continue to cover the asphalt and concrete, it is helpful to remind ourselves about the state of the law with regard to employee injuries that result from falling down in parking...more

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The Top 10 Myths About Personal Injury Claims in Florida — Debunked

Personal injury claims are often misunderstood, and misinformation can prevent victims from pursuing the compensation they deserve. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, experienced a slip and fall, or suffered medical...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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Important Steps to Filing a Personal Injury Claim in California

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Filing a personal injury claim involves much more than filing the complaint in court. Much of the work lies in the preparation of your claim. The steps below can help you strengthen your case and avoid pitfalls that might...more

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Liability in Vacation Rental Injuries in California

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The vacation rental industry claims over two million properties throughout the United States. According to the Miliken Institute, California had 128,000 short-term vacation rental listings in 2022. The Big Bear region in...more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Doesn’t Show a Whole Lot-ta Love for Commercial Property Owners

Insurers of commercial property owners take note: in a 4-3 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court significantly expanded sidewalk liability law. Owners of vacant commercial lots in the Garden State now have a duty to maintain...more

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Navigating Florida’s Slip and Fall Cases

“Slip and fall” is a term that personal injury lawyers, insurance companies, and insurance claim adjusters use to describe accidents that occur when people fall, slip or trip and hurt themselves at a commercial location,...more

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Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

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In today's world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such as concerts or weddings, at various venues. But...more

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How Florida's Comparative Fault Laws Impact Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises. The owner or manager, by...more

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Slip and Fall on Ice in NJ 2024

With plummeting temperatures, snow-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways across New Jersey have become treacherous, turning a simple walk or routine outing into a difficult—and potentially dangerous—journey. It’s no...more

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Amusement Park Injuries: Reporting Requirements in NJ

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A day at the amusement park can be a stress-relieving, fun way to pass the time. However, despite the joys they provide, many patrons are caused to suffer from personal injuries every year at amusement parks due to dangerous...more

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Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Notes That Walking Across Undeveloped Land Carries an Inherent Risk of Falling Over Depressions

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Hierman v. Westmoreland County Airport, 2023 WL 4002424 (Pa. Cmmw. 2023) - This matter concerns the plaintiff’s trip and fall on a snow-covered grassy area between two parking lots at the Westmoreland County Airport. The...more

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Property Owners: Don't Let Michigan's New Slip-and-Fall Case Law Trip You Up

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All property owners and possessors should be aware of a new legal framework from the Michigan Supreme Court that changes how premises liability cases are litigated. Michigan courts have long held that premises owners...more

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Not for Gig Economy Delivery Drivers

These days, gig economy drivers play a big part in making the holidays happen, delivering packages containing holiday decor, presents ordered online, and even catered meals for parties....more

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Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Liability in Negligence for Public Authorities Making “Core Policy Decisions”

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In Nelson (City) v Marchi, 2021 SCC 41, the Supreme Court of Canada held that public authorities may only be shielded from liability in negligence when making decisions that engage public policy considerations, such as...more

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Skating Through Snow and Ice Mishaps - A Primer in New Jersey’s Premises Liability Law

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As winter approaches and the first snow begins to fall, New Jersey property owners will undoubtedly question whether they have a responsibility to remove snow and ice on sidewalks abutting their properties. Luckily, New...more

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Skating Through Snow and Ice Mishaps - A Primer in Pennsylvania’s Premises Liability Law

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Northeast winters are becoming increasingly less wintry, however, even the occasional storm, while beautiful, can be dangerous. This can often be a liability producing situation for property owners. Ice and snow are slippery...more

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