PERSONAL INJURY I SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – $2,800,000 Verdict on behalf of Plaintiff in Restaurant Fall resulting from a Failure to Warn – Unreasonably Slippery Tile November 22, 2019 When a restaurant fails to take reasonable precautionary or remedial measures to remove a hazard, such as a…

SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – Restaurant Fall – Liquid Spill November 21, 2019 Landowners and occupiers such as restaurant owners have an obligation maintain their premise in a reasonable safe condition.  Specifically, restaurants have an obligation to warn customers of any dangerous conditions that exist at their store…

PERSONAL INJURY I WRONGFUL DEATH I SETTLEMENT: Vehicle Owner Found Liable for Negligently Entrusting a Drunk Driver with Car – Negligence – Negligent Entrustment – SETTLEMENT:  $1,000,000 November 08, 2019   Individuals whom entrust their vehicles to others knowing that they are unfit to drive may be liable for compensatory…

PERSONAL INJURY I CAR ACCIDENTS I DAMAGES – Negligent Entrustment: People whom Negligently Entrust their Vehicles to others May Be Liable for Damages November 05, 2019 Individuals whom entrust their vehicles to others whom they know are unfit to drive may be liable for compensatory damages under the legal theory…

CAR ACCIDENT I UNINSURED DRIVER I PERSONAL INJURY SETTLEMENT – $72,500 Settlement, Initial Offer Without Legal Representation $1,500 [Do I need an attorney?] [Why a lawyer?] October 15, 2019 Following a car accident injured parties often ask themselves: “Do I need an attorney”? “Why a Lawyer”? “Is Self Representation Best?”…

PUBLIC ENTITY LIABILITY I SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – Sidewalk Falls and Roadway Falls increasing in San Diego October 2, 2019 Public entities have an obligation to inspect roadways and sidewalks for dangerous conditions. Specifically Government Code Section 835.2(b)(1)requires that a public entity utilize “due care” by adopting…

PERSONAL INJURY I SLIP AND FALL I PREMISE LIABILITY – Sidewalk Falls in San Diego caused by Water Meters September 27, 2019 Cities and municipalities have an obligation to inspect public property for dangerous conditions that exist on roadways and sidewalks.  When a defendant fails to inspect public property in…

FRAUD I DAMAGES I CIVIL LITIGATION – Punitive Damages vs. Compensatory Damages September 17, 2019 What is the difference between Punitive Damages and Compensatory Damages? Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are monetary awards, payable to the plaintiff that exceed compensatory damages and aim to deter bad conduct and punish a defendant….

FRAUD I DAMAGES I CIVIL LITIGATION – What are Punitive Damages? September 12, 2019 A common question is “what are punitive damages” or alternatively “what do punitive damages mean”. Punitive damages are awarded to punish a defendant for their bad conduct. Such damages are also known as exemplary damages in which…

PERSONAL INJURY / DAMAGES – Compensatory Damages for Personal Injuries September 10, 2019 In California personal injury plaintiffs are compensated with compensatory damages in the majority of civil cases.  Civil cases where plaintiffs are compensated with compensatory damages include: Intentional Torts, Negligent Claims, and Contract Actions.  Below is a chart…