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The last thing any person expects is that they will be involved in an accident with a vehicle that has no driver. However, as technology advances, various companies have been working on perfecting self-driving cars. Ultimately, the theory is that these vehicles will be safer than vehicles operated with drivers behind the wheel. However, as companies work to perfect this technology, who is responsible for the self-driving cars if an accident occurs? Here, we want...

The last thing any person expects is that they will be injured or sustain property damage in an accident involving a taxicab. However, taxis are still an integral part of the transportation infrastructure throughout the state of California. Despite the increased popularity of rideshare vehicles, taxis are still used on a regular basis by residents and visitors alike. Here, we want to discuss who could be held liable in the aftermath of an accident involving...

Amusement parks are places where families can go to enjoy the rides, eat some relatively unhealthy food, and go home happy. However, what happens if an injury occurs on an amusement park ride? What happens if a person gets injured in a slip and fall accident while walking through the amusement park? Even though this is something that does not happen to most people, the reality is that there are times when injuries occur at...

In California, under the rule of premises liabilty, the owner of a property is responsible for maintaining their property in a condition that is reasonably safe to prevent posing an unreasonable risk of injury to guests or visitors. This responsibility applies to both businesses and private residences. There are plenty of reasons for a property owner to call someone else to come to help them work on their premises. Maybe they need a plumber to...

The last thing you expect is that someone will trespass on your property. However, the reality is that it is not uncommon for people to go into places or onto a property that is not theirs. Trespassing is generally considered a crime, but what happens if a trespasser gets hurt while they are on your property? Injuries to trespassers can become a challenging area of premises liability law. In most situations, we will find that...