Legal Insights

If you are living in a rental property in California, you know that your landlord has certain responsibilities under the law. This includes ensuring a home has working smoke detectors throughout the property to alert renters in the event of a fire. Smoke detectors are mandatory in all properties in the state, and landlords are …

If you are a renter in California, you know that your landlord is responsible for maintaining a safe home environment. This includes making sure that mold is kept under control to prevent a range of negative health effects. Landlords that fail to address the issue of mold within the home can be held accountable for …

Playgrounds are a great place for kids to interact and get some much-needed exercise. Despite the many positive attributes offered by recreational play areas, many California families remain concerned about their overall safety. The fact is that playground-related injuries are exceedingly common, and avoidance of these injuries requires the proper protections. The National Program for …

If you live in a rental property in California, your landlord is beholden to certain responsibilities so that your dwelling remains safe and habitable. It’s important for you as a tenant to be aware of these responsibilities in the event discrepancies occur, while also knowing what you are ultimately responsible for according to the law. …

Shopping carts are a staple of virtually every retail space in Orange County, from grocery stores to clothing outlets. Despite their practicality, carts can pose a significant risk to children under certain circumstances. Resulting injuries can be quite severe, particularly when they involve the head or neck. The Washington Post reports on the increasing rates …

As summer rapidly approaches, Orange County homeowners may be in search of the best methods for keeping their swimming pools safe. This is especially important when children are on the premises, whether they live in the home or are visiting friends and relatives. According to Pool Safely.gov, the best defense against swimming related accidents onyour …

As a tenant in California, your landlord must ensure that your living space is safe and habitable for all. So what happens when a property owner refuses to uphold those basic requirements necessary to create a safe home? Knowing your rights as a tenant is essential to this end, particularly when a landlord neglects a …

Falling trees can wreak havoc on California homes, in addition to posing a very real threat of bodily injury. Unfortunately determining homeowner responsibility in these cases can prove difficult, according to the Washington Post. While most are under the impression that homeowners would be liable for any damage caused by trees falling from their property, …

Premises liability lawsuits are often thought of in regards to someone getting injured on someone else’s property due to a dangerous or hazardous condition. However, there are some situations in Orange County in which a dog presents that dangerous condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of injuries that …

In a situation where a customer slips and falls while on the premises of a retail store, and the fall results in compensable injury, the possibility for the victim to file a premises liability lawsuit against the storeowner exists. But to prove his or her case, what standard of care to ensuring the safety of …