You can sue a store if you get hurt while Christmas shopping, but liability depends on the specific circumstances of the accident. In California, premises liability applies when a property or store owner is aware or should have been aware...
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If you slip and fall in a mall during the holiday rush, you may have a personal injury claim. Mall owners and operators are generally responsible for maintaining walkways, entrances, and common areas in a reasonably safe condition, even during...
Holiday parties and family gatherings should be a safe space. However, if a dog bites you at one of these events, your priorities change immediately. Even a bite that appears minor can cause serious rabies infections, nerve damage, or permanent...
In many situations, California law allows injured employees to seek workers’ compensation benefits if they are hurt while running work-related errands during the holiday season. Employer responsibility often depends on whether the task benefited the business and whether the employee...
If you are asking, “I got injured at a New Year’s Eve party, can I file a claim?” you may be able to if someone’s negligence caused your injury. In California, you can pursue a personal injury claim when a...
California mall parking lots fill up quickly during major holidays. That can increase the likelihood of accidents. If someone gets hurt, identifying who is responsible can be a complex process. Depending on the circumstances, multiple parties may share liability. These...
In California, you can sue a relative for negligence-related injuries sustained during a holiday gathering. If you have a case, you’ll usually have to file a personal injury claim and pursue compensation from their homeowners insurance policy. If settlement negotiations...
The most common Christmas injuries are sprains and strains. Sprains and strains occur more often than any other injury during the Christmas season because holiday activities increase the risk of falls and physical overexertion. People most often sustain sprains and...
In California, injured delivery drivers typically have two possible legal paths: Workers’ compensation applies when an employee is injured on the job, regardless of fault. A third-party lawsuit may apply when someone outside the employer causes the injury. In certain...
Christmas trucking accidents are crashes that occur during the holiday season. Two common factors that contribute to them include fatigue and overloaded cargo. Truckers manage more orders and tighter deadlines during the holidays. They may end up spending more time...
The LAPD arrested Jonathan Hale, a volunteer leader with People’s Vision Zero, after he allegedly painted 14 crosswalks without city approval. Although his actions were intended to draw attention to pedestrian safety concerns, altering public property without permission may qualify...
A company Christmas party injury can qualify as a workers’ compensation claim in California, but only when the event connects closely to your job. Coverage is more likely when your employer sponsors the party, expects attendance, controls activities, or gains...
Parents can pursue a claim if a defective Christmas gift causes injury to their child. California product liability laws allow you to take action when a defect existed before the product reached your home and the injury happened during normal...
Parking lot accidents increase during the holidays as crowded shopping centers, distracted drivers, and rushed pedestrians converge in tight spaces with limited visibility. Seasonal congestion, poor parking lot design, and winter weather conditions further elevate the risk of crashes, especially...
If you were injured in a holiday DUI accident, you may have certain legal rights under California law. You can file a claim to address crash-related losses. These can include medical treatment, lost wages, and the impact the injury has...
You can sue a homeowner after being injured at a Christmas party if evidence shows their negligence contributed to the incident. California’s premises liability rules require property owners to correct or warn guests about unsafe conditions that they knew, or...
The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also brings a rise in preventable injuries. Common holiday injuries include car accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, pedestrian collisions, electrical shocks, and burns, and California law allows injured people to seek compensation when...
In a multiple-vehicle collision on icy roads, different parties could share fault. These may include: Drivers Vehicle owners Vehicle or parts manufacturers Mechanics Government entities Contractors Liability depends on what contributed to the multi-car pileup. The California Civil Code uses...
TL;DR: Slip-and-falls and car crashes are the most common injury claims that lawyers handle during the holiday season. Icy roads, crowded stores, and defective products all increase the risk of injuries, which can range from minor bruises to serious fractures....
Throughout the year, many holiday shoppers eagerly anticipate the bargains on Black Friday. As a result, from now until the New Year, holiday retail districts and mall parking lots see significantly higher pedestrian volume. With this rise, you can also...
The most important steps to take after a Christmas accident are to ensure your safety, document the incident, and obtain necessary medical care. Once you are safe and the situation is under control, focus on gathering information and deciding whether...
Determining who is at fault in a car accident starts with the evidence. Police reports, photos, videos, skid marks, and witness accounts help reconstruct the collision and determine who was at fault. Investigators and insurance companies review these details to...
Hiring the best injury lawyer for you after a California car accident matters because the early stages of a claim involve deadlines, insurance tactics, and medical decisions that can affect your final recovery. A lawyer can explain your rights, collect...
Most of the time, the driver of the vehicle at the back is at fault in rear-end collisions. However, that isn’t always the case. California law recognizes exceptions, such as when the driver of the vehicle in front plays a...
TL;DR: In most parking lot accidents, the driver who was reversing is at fault because they must yield to cars, pedestrians, and cyclists in active lanes. Failing to check their surroundings before backing up breaches their duty of care, allowing...
Yes. Playing loud or fast music makes people drive faster because it raises heart rate, sharpens adrenaline, and distorts speed awareness. Studies show songs over 120 BPM increase speeding and delay reaction time, but keeping the volume below 60% helps...
Every fourth Thursday of November, we reflect on our blessings and express gratitude by celebrating Thanksgiving with the people we love. For many Americans, the holiday involves traveling long distances to be with their family. As drivers take to the...
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down because Congress didn’t pass any bills to keep it running. Lawmakers failed to agree on the spending bills that fund federal agencies for the whole year, and also didn’t pass a...
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly stuck in construction-related traffic, wishing you had known about the roadwork ahead before starting your journey? California’s extensive highway system requires continuous construction, maintenance, and utility work to remain safe and efficient. However, these...
The risk of an accident happening in a car wash is real. In many cases, it’s not just customers who are affected; employees working in such environments face their own set of dangers. If you get in a car wash...
