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How to Determine Liability following a Gym Injury?

While gym injuries are not common, they are common enough to trigger many lawsuits. Both overweight and out-of-shape individuals may sustain injuries working out, interacting with equipment and materials, or colliding with others.

Injury At Work: What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation

You have to notify your employer in Los Angeles that you have been injured before you can file a workers' compensation claim. The sooner you file your claim for workers' compensation benefits, the more likely you will be to receive benefits and have a quicker medical recovery.

How Can a Stair Injury Become a Legal Matter?

A staircase injury in Los Angeles may include falls, slips, trips, and obstructions in the path. There are many stair accidents happening every year, and most people are unaware that they are not responsible for stair injuries when the stairs are in a dangerous condition. An owner is held accountable if the stairs are unsafe.

A Guide to COVID-19 Lawsuits and Employee Rights

It's unfortunate that so many employers try to defraud their workers. Some employers refuse to pay overtime even if their employees work 60 hours or more per week. It is always illegal to do this even during an epidemic. If an employer has treated employees unfairly, he or she may need a COVID-19 litigation lawyer in Los Angeles to protect their rights.

What Should I Do If My Child is Injured?

Growing up means playing, tumbling, and falling, and injuries come with that. Not all injuries are as innocent as they first appear. You may need to take legal action to recover damages if your child is injured as a result of someone else's negligence in Los Angeles.

10 Most Common Mistakes That Make You Lose Your Personal Injury Claim

List of the top 10 most common mistakes that make you lose your personal injury claim in Los Angeles.

How Long Does a Slip and Fall Claim Take on Average?

There are several factors that influence how long a slip and fall claim will take to settle. These factors can range from a few months to a few years. Although most claims are settled outside of a courtroom or before going to trial, some will have to go to trial.

Can Banks Be Held Responsible For Personal Injury and ATM Thefts?

Banking institutions in Los Angeles must ensure there are adequate lighting, security measures, and guidelines in place to deter criminals from engaging in robberies of ATMs, which can deprive the victim of money or cause a personal injury. If the bank fails to take adequate measures to prevent a robbery or a personal injury at an ATM, it may be held liable.

When a Falling Object Injures a Pedestrian, Who is Responsible?

The construction company or contractor is generally responsible for paying damages when a pedestrian is injured as a result of falling objects because their workers accidentally dropped tools or equipment.