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Five Common Reasons Why Restaurant Slip-and-Fall Accidents Occur
Slip-and-fall accidents often occur in various locations, but restaurants are particularly prone to such incidents due to the presence of various potential hazards. These accidents can result in serious injuries, leaving people with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens. If you have experienced a slip-and-fall injury in a restaurant, contact an experienced lawyer to obtain the legal assistance you need to pursue a premises liability claim during this difficult time. California law maintains a two-year statute of limitations for slip-and-fall injuries. As a result, injured people should not wait to file a claim, as waiting too long may disqualify them from seeking compensation.
Dog Bites and Dog Owner Liability in Los Angeles County
As the sun shines brightly upon Los Angeles County, residents eagerly embrace the warm weather by heading outdoors with their four-legged companions. However, with the arrival of summer comes a concerning trend – research shows an increase in dog bites. The rising temperatures and heightened outdoor activities may contribute to a surge in dog-related injuries. In this blog, we will explore your rights after a dog bite, the laws in place, and the penalties that dog owners may face.
Why Do Dog Bites Spike During Hot Temperatures?
Summer encourages more outdoor gatherings, picnics, and recreational activities, which, in turn, results in more interactions between dogs and people. Perhaps as temperatures soar, dogs may become more irritable or overstimulated at a park bustling with activity. Dogs can become overwhelmed and may react defensively.
Laws Regarding Dog Bites
Drinking and Driving Summer Surge
As the mercury rises and the days grow longer, residents of Los Angeles County are drawn to the allure of summer festivities. With the appeal of outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and beach parties, it is no surprise that alcohol consumption becomes increasingly prevalent. More than half of the accidents occur on urban roads and 73 percent of alcohol-impaired car accidents occur during good weather. In 2021, July was the summer month with the highest number of alcohol-impaired crashes nationwide. As the alcohol flows at summer parties, concerns arise about serious personal injury accidents.
Summer Parties and Alcohol
Summer gatherings can range from casual backyard barbecues to festivals, all of which can likely involve the ingestion of alcoholic beverages. It is no secret that summer parties often extend well into the night, with many attendees opting to drive home after dark. In fact, 67 percent of the crashes in 2021 happened at night. Summer drinking can also lead to trouble at lakes if someone is driving a watercraft or a boat under the influence of alcohol.
Premises Liability and Injuries at a Swimming Pool
Nothing beats splashing in the pool during the summertime, especially with scorching temperatures in California. But in a matter of seconds, a slip and fall injury can occur poolside if you or your children are not careful. Approximately 6,400 children younger than 15 years old are rushed to the emergency room every year after suffering a pool and spa injury. Merely running on the wet cement to get in the pool is dangerous. So how can a slip, trip, and fall at the pool become a premises liability claim?
Private Pool vs. Public Pool
If you sustain an injury at a swimming pool in Los Angeles, it could potentially be considered a premises liability claim. If an injury occurred in a private swimming pool, a lawsuit would be filed against the pool owner and their homeowner's insurance if they have a policy that covers accidents that occur in the swimming pool. These lawsuits seek to show that the owner owed those injured at the pool a duty of care, to keep them safe while on their property but failed to do so. If the injury occurred in a public swimming pool, the claim will be filed against a public entity.
Growing Elderly Care Needs Rise in California But So Does Nursing Home Abuse
The number of Americans who are 65 years old or older is expected to double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million in 2060. By 2030, more than one million seniors will need help with self-care. That is likely to increase the demand for nursing home care. Regrettably, there is also a staffing shortage at nursing homes across the nation leading to improper supervision and nursing home abuse. If your family member has suffered injuries while being cared for at one of these facilities you have options.
Immediate Actions
If you suspect nursing home abuse of your loved one you need to take immediate action. People who have endured nursing home abuse in California have legal remedies available to seek justice and compensation. They may file a civil lawsuit against the facility or individuals responsible for the abuse.
Adult Protective Services or the local law enforcement agency should be informed. Additionally, documenting any evidence of abuse, including photographs, medical records, and witness statements, can be valuable in supporting an abuse claim. It is advisable to consult with an attorney experienced in elder law or nursing home abuse cases to understand your legal options as it can get complicated.
Top Three Reasons for Summertime Truck Accidents
Truck accidents during the summer tend to rise partly because more people hit the road to go on vacation. The peak months are August and September partly because more teen drivers are on the roads during summer break and recreational vehicles are also sharing the highways. Add to the mix the increased number of construction projects during the summer that tend to disrupt traffic. With so many folks on the road, it’s only a matter of time before a collision occurs. At Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C. we understand just how devastating truck accidents can be, resulting in death and severe injuries.
Top Reasons for a Spike in Truck Crashes
Here are the top three reasons for more summertime truck accidents:
- Road construction – Many highways undergo construction in the summer, creating hazards and traffic backups. When truckers and other drivers do not properly anticipate changes ahead in traffic patterns, accidents are likely to happen.
Did You Suffer Injuries after Your Electric Car Caught Fire?
You may have seen the headlines in California about electric vehicles suddenly catching on fire. By 2025 one in ten cars will be electric. But firefighters are finding it harder to extinguish fires created by electric car batteries. That is because some 25,000 gallons of water are needed to extinguish a car when it erupts into flames compared to 300 gallons of water for a gas-powered vehicle. While this is not a common occurrence, if it happens to you or a loved one, you may be wondering, who should be held accountable for your personal injuries?
Defective Batteries
When safety measures fail you, you and your loved ones deserve legal representation to attain adequate compensation. If you are injured in an electric car fire, you may have a claim against the car makers and battery manufacturers.
Nowadays, lithium-ion batteries are the most commonly used and they are not the same as the traditional lead batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are stronger and can be charged faster. The battery is made up of thousands of cells so when the energy cells are damaged, the battery’s temperature rises to extremely high levels, causing the battery to catch on fire. Most firefighters are not well equipped to carry 25 thousand gallons of water to extinguish the resilient fires created by electric cars.
Alarming Distracted Driving Trends Leading to Injuries on the Road
New technology is causing drivers to become more distracted behind the wheel than ever before. The top distraction is a cell phone and regrettably because of this cell phone addiction highway fatalities are on the rise up 22 percent. Not all distracted driving accidents are fatal, however. Distracted driving injury accidents are actually greater in number. In 2020, nearly 325,000 people were injured in a distracted driving crash. If you are injured in a distracted driving accident you have the right to receive compensation for your injuries.
Multitasking Can Lead to Injury Accidents
An accident can have a devastating impact on the injured person and their family. Some injuries are more severe and require costly medical treatment and families run into financial difficulties if there is a loss of income while treatment and recovery are taking place. There are also other matters involving emotional trauma and enjoyment of life. Under most circumstances, however, collisions are preventable because they often occur when one or more drivers act negligently.
Can I File a Lawsuit if My Child is Injured on a Poorly Maintained Soccer Field?
Sports activities are important to keep kids healthy and for them to learn about teamwork. However, sports injuries are a reality. In California, when you play sports you are required to sign a waiver thereby assuming the risk of harm. So, if your child is injured while playing soccer you cannot sue the company or the player responsible. But what if the soccer field has gopher holes that can easily twist a player’s ankle or snap a knee? A recent study found that a top reason for soccer player injuries is inadequate sports facilities with soccer athletes suffering the highest rate of injuries. If you have suffered a personal injury due to an improperly maintained field you may have a premises liability case and Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C. can help.
School Fields
A school has a duty of care to provide athletes with well-maintained facilities. If a soccer field has any holes in the field that could cause an athlete to trip or worse, break an ankle, it is the obligation of the school to quickly fill those holes. Premises liability laws apply to property owners, business owners, and public parks. The laws are in place so that owners adhere to a legal duty of care and ensure that the premises are safe.
What Can I Do if I Am Injured by a Hit and Run Driver?
A hit-and-run-driver remains at large in Los Angeles County after striking a teenager who ended up losing his right leg. Unfortunately, in the past ten years, the same mile-long stretch of road where the accident occurred has seen more than 225 crashes that have caused nearly 600 injuries or deaths. Just like this teen, many people will face a long recovery, or they may be permanently disabled. As you may imagine, getting used to a new life following an amputation is not easy and the mounting hospital bills can be overwhelming after a pedestrian accident when there is no one to hold accountable. If you have been injured in a hit-and-run accident you have some options to pursue compensation depending on the circumstances.
Hit-and-Run Driver Cannot Be found
In California, you may still be able to seek compensation even when the driver remains unidentified. If the driver is not located you could file a claim against your car insurance policy. You can claim your uninsured or underinsured coverage for bodily injury from a hit-and-run. However, you may not claim property damage if you are unaware of the other driver’s identity.
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