By | July 16th, 2013

QUESTION: How is compensation determined in a premise liability claim? Is there a formula for determining compensation/settlement in a personal injury case, specifically a premises liability claim? How much can reasonably claimed for “pain and suffering” and/or emotional distress. ANSWER: Mass-producers of residential homes and lessors in the business of renting residential units are exposed to strict liability for defects in an integral part of the building structure (e.g., defective shower door, defective heating system. But the overall complex (the entire premises) wherein the housing is constructed is not itself.

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By | July 16th, 2013

QUESTION: I traveled to the Dominican Republic and stayed in a motel room which had both an AC unit and a ceiling fan. Both were turned on when I checked in, and it was too cold. So I stood up to turn off only the AC. As I pressed the button and it did not work, I stood on the bed to try again. When I stood on the bed, I hit my head on the rusted metal ceiling fan which resulted to 3 stitches. I went to the hospital.

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By | March 8th, 2013

QUESTION: I fell in a restaurant because of a poorly marked step-down. Is there a time limitation for pursuing the damages for the injuries? What are the steps I should take? ANSWER: Generally, there is a two-year time limitation for filing a suit for personal injury or negligence (CCP § 335.1). It is very important to take note of this because one may not be able to recover once the 2-year limit has passed. At the soonest time possible, the victim should do his/her best to preserve evidences related to.

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