When a visitor comes onto another person’s property, the expectation is that the premises is safe and free from anything that would cause harm. However, the owners and occupiers of property do…
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in California, with both injuries and fatal incidents increasing for citizens of our state. Pedestrians account for nearly one-quarter of all fatalities in motor vehicle accidents,…
Dogs are known as man’s best friend, and we expect that most pets will be friendly to us and our loved ones. When a pet owner brings their dog into a public…
Pedestrian accidents are far too common in our communities. According to a report from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), approximately 13,500 pedestrians are injured in crashes in the state every…
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability claims. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) reports that more than one million people seek emergency medical care for…
Many children require some form of specialized services at school. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 6.7 million American children — nearly one in every seven students enrolled in public…
IEP definition: An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal/educational document that must be developed at public schools for each child who requires special education services. Students with special needs have important…
Auto accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries in California. The California Office of Traffic Safety estimates that nearly 250,000 people are injured in traffic collisions each year. Following an…
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Getting bitten by a dog can be extraordinarily traumatic — a victim may…
“I was hit by a car on my bicycle.” A serious bicycle accident in Monterey County can be devastating. A bicyclist can suffer serious physical and psychological injuries in an accident. Often,…