Recent Topics

• Is My Neighbor Liable If I Slipped on Wet Leaves in His Entryway?

  By Carol DiBari, Attorney

  Homeowners have a legal duty to keep their property reasonably free of certain hazards. ...

• Does homeowners' insurance cover a slip and fall claim?

  By Carol DiBari, Attorney

  Can a slip and fall be covered under homeowners' insurance? ...

• Slip and Fall Lawsuit Interrogatories

  Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

  When a slip and fall injury claim can't be settled out of court, the claimant may need to file a personal injury lawsuit in civil court. If that happens, early on the parties to the lawsuit -- that's the plaintiff (the person who fell) and the defendant (typically the property owner) -- will exchange ...

• Homeowner Liability for Injuries to Trespassers

  Homeowners may have some legal responsibility when it comes to the safety of trespassers who wander onto the homeowner's property. ...

• Laws May Require Property Owners to Remove Snow

  By David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law | Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

  State and local laws -- not to mention longstanding legal doctrines -- dictate a property owner's obligations when it comes to the accumulation and removal of ice and snow. ...

• What is an "Independent Medical Examination"?

  By Robert A. Johnson | Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

  In a personal injury lawsuit, the "Independent Medical Examination" is usually anything but "independent." Here's what you need to know to prepare for the exam and protect your injury case. ...

• Personal Injury Slip and Fall FAQs

  Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

  Before you get the injury claim process started after a slip-and-fall on someone else's property, take a look at these frequently asked questions. ...

• What is an Attractive Nuisance?

  Reviewed by David Goguen, J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law

  Property owners need to be aware of their potential liability for injuries suffered by child trespassers, especially if some aspect of the property could be considered an "attractive nuisance." ...

• What Questions Will I Be Asked at a Slip and Fall Deposition?

  By David Berg, Attorney

  The slip and fall deposition is the defense's first face-to-face chance to get your side of the story on record. Here's what to expect. ...