What to Do If You’re Injured on an Airbnb Property: Your Legal Rights and Next Steps Staying at an Airbnb can offer a cozy, homey experience—until an accident happens. Whether you’ve tripped on loose stairs, slipped on an unmarked wet floor, or hurt yourself working with a faulty appliance, in moments like these, knowing how…
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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can feel like your world has turned upside down in an instant. On top of the physical damage or injuries that shake you up, there is also the emotional rollercoaster—fear, anger, confusion—all hitting at once. After such an event, figuring out what…
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Understanding Wrongful Death and Filing a Claim in California Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences anyone can endure, especially when that loss is the result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct. In California, it’s important to understand the rights and options available to those left behind, including how to pursue…
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What to do if I was Involved in a Crash While Driving for Uber or Lyft? If you are a rideshare driver for Uber or Lyft and have been in a crash in the Bay Area, it’s essential to know the proper steps to take to protect your rights and ensure you receive appropriate compensation.…
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What Happens if I am in an Uber or Lyft Accident? Ridesharing has revolutionized transportation, offering convenience but posing unique challenges if you’re involved in an accident. If you were in an Uber or Lyft accident in San Francisco, it’s essential to understand your rights, responsibilities, and the steps to take to protect yourself legally…
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How is Fault Determined in a Car Crash in California? According to the most recent report from the California Highway Patrol, 143,476 crashes led to injury and 3,672 fatal crashes in 2020 alone. LMS Law works with victims of all types of car crashes. The most common types are rear-end collisions, side-swipe crashes, T-bone collisions,…
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What To Do If You Were Injured On Someone Else’s Property in California If you were injured on someone else’s property in California, you may be entitled to compensation. Premises liability laws in California are complex depending upon whether you were injured on public or private property. Different deadlines may apply depending on where you…
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Defective Products: Understanding Manufacturing Defects vs. Design Defects Defective products fall under product liability, which is a body of tort law that imposes liability for any damage caused along the chain of manufacturing or distribution of any product. This chain could include – from the top – the manufacturer of component parts, the assembling manufacturer,…
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How to Handle Slip and Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidents can be fatal or severe. In 2021, there were a reported 44,686 deaths from unintentional falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the…
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Common Construction Site Accidents Construction sites can be dangerous places given the equipment and heavy machinery required. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program, construction site injuries were the second leading cause of occupational worksite fatalities in 2020. There are countless ways construction workers can be injured on…
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