The Most Common Injuries Caused by Slip and Fall Accidents

Slips and falls happen regularly across California and pose a serious danger to people, especially older adults. A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere - from a hotel lobby to a supermarket and even a sidewalk. Whenever a person suffers a slip and fall accident, the consequences can be dire. Victims are often left with injuries that require prolonged medical treatment. If you or a loved one was recently hurt in a slip and fall accident that happened while on someone else’s property, you may be eligible for compensation from the at-fault property owner or caretaker. The Knez Law Group,...

16 December

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Proving Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident Cases in California

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Premises Liability

Anytime a person is hurt while at a business, public property or other private property, the matter should always be taken very seriously. Slip, trip, and fall accident cases may often appear insignificant, but in fact, these accidents are dangerous and they often have serious consequences. Whenever a person suffers an accident as a result of a dangerous condition on a property and is injured, the property owner or manager could be held accountable for the victim’s injuries. If you find yourself in this situation, obtain the qualified support of an experienced personal injury attorney who has experience handling premises...

15 February

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When Property Owners Can Face Accountability After a Pool Accident

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Premises Liability

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about ten people die every day as a result of unintentional drowning. Unfortunately, many of these drowning accidents could be prevented, as they generally occur as a result of property owner negligence. When a swimming pool accident results in serious injuries, obtaining the support of a well-versed attorney will ensure the responsible party is held accountable for the wrongful actions that led to the accident. Although liability in a swimming pool accident can be proved in different ways, here we will focus on how a property owner can face liability after...

15 December

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When a Property Owner Could Be Held Accountable for Your Injuries

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Premises Liability

Under California premises liability laws, people who have been injured as a result of the negligent management of a property may be entitled to receive compensatory damages. Establishing negligence, however, can depend on a variety of issues, including whether the owner of the establishment owes property visitors a duty of care. When negligence can be established, monetary compensation for the damages incurred from the accident can be recovered. Property Owner’s Duty of Care When an accident occurs while on another’s property, determining whether the property owner owed a duty of care to the victim is the first step in figuring out whether...