| Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall
Accidents and injuries occur because of hazards on various types of premises around Los Angeles. Visitors to the city, whether they are traveling from elsewhere in California or from an entirely different region of the U.S. or another country, can suffer different kinds of injuries at hotels and motels in Los Angeles due to hazards …
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| Auto accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Personal Injury
Riding your bike is among the most efficient, affordable ways to get around busy cities in Southern California, but bicycle accidents are a considerable risk in urban areas. More than 160 riders are killed and another 11,000 injured in bike collisions statewide, and California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reports the dangers in Los Angeles …
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If you or someone you love suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle collision caused by hazardous or damaged roads, you may be wondering if you can sue a LA for bad roads. Many different types of poor road conditions can result in serious accidents and injuries, such as faded or missing lane markings, potholes, …
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California premises liability laws cover a wide range of accidents linked to dangerous conditions on the property, but these cases are commonly known as “slips and falls” because of the circumstances that cause them. If you were hurt because of a property owner’s negligence, you have the standing to sue and recover damages for your …
Regardless of the reasons you are serving time in a California correctional institution, it is important to realize that you do not give up important civil rights as an inmate. The Bill of Rights to the US Constitution still operates to protect you from cruel and unusual punishment as well as unreasonable search and seizure. …
Imagine you are bitten by your neighbor’s dog. The bite was minor and did not require any medical treatment. Should you report it? You may not think anything of it, but the truth is that you should always report a dog bite, no matter how minor. You should always seek medical treatment after a dog …
Determining the number of damages and the injured victims can expect from a slip-and-fall accident is not an easy task. The value of the case depends on several factors, including the strength of liability in the case, The nature and the extent of the injury, the permanence of the injury, and the amount of past …
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The statistics on dog bites are a cause of concern, with some data indicating that up to 4 million people are bitten every year across the U.S. However, it is even more disturbing to learn that these attacks are on the rise. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports an 86% increase in hospitalization due …
From the tiny toy poodle to the magnificent Great Dane, America loves dogs of all sizes. Canines are among our best four-legged friends, so it can be hard to appreciate that some can be dangerous animals prone to biting, mauling, and other attacks. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up …
The California statutes dealing with negligence provide that a person who fails to exercise ordinary care, as a result, injures another, is responsible for all injuries and harm caused. Unfortunately, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that many people breach this legal duty far too often. Almost 40 million …
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So glad I went with Eldabe Ritter for my accident case. They kept constant communication with me, always answered my questions, and were very professional. In the end I got a great settlement. I didn't have health insurance so thankfully all my medical bills were paid. Everything was taken care of! Being in an accident can be very difficult to go through, but they definitely made the process a lot smoother! I'm referring all my friend and family here. Thank you guys!
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