In a California personal injury case, whether the plaintiff’s injuries are temporary or permanent can significantly impact the damages awarded. If the plaintiff’s injuries are temporary, meaning they are expected to heal completely or improve over time, the plaintiff may…
In a California personal injury case, if the plaintiff’s injuries are the result of intentional harm, the defendant may be liable under theories of intentional torts, such as assault, battery, or infliction of emotional distress. Unlike negligence, where the defendant’s…
In a California personal injury case, determining whether the plaintiff’s injury resulted from long-term exposure or a single event is crucial for establishing liability and the scope of damages. Injuries arising from long-term exposure, such as repetitive stress injuries, occupational…
In California personal injury cases, the doctrine of comparative negligence allows for the plaintiff’s own actions to be considered when determining liability. Under comparative negligence, the court assesses whether the plaintiff’s behavior contributed to the injury and, if so, assigns…
In California personal injury cases, to determine whether the defendant’s negligence was a substantial factor in causing the plaintiff’s injuries, the court assesses whether the defendant’s conduct was a significant and meaningful contributor to the harm. Under California law, negligence…
In a California personal injury case, whether the defendant was aware or should have been aware of a dangerous condition is a key factor in determining negligence. Property owners, employers, or anyone in charge of a premises or equipment have…
In a California personal injury case, if the defendant failed to ensure that their vehicle or equipment was safe to use, they may be found liable for negligence if this failure contributed to the plaintiff’s injury. Vehicle and equipment owners,…
In a California personal injury case, if the defendant failed to provide proper training to their employees or agents, and this failure contributed to the plaintiff’s injury, the defendant may be held liable for negligence. Employers have a duty to…
In California personal injury cases, if the defendant was engaged in an ultrahazardous activity (also known as a strict liability activity), they may be held liable for any harm caused by that activity, even if they were not negligent. Ultrahazardous…
In a California personal injury case, if the plaintiff’s injury was caused by an employee’s negligence, the defendant (typically the employer) may be held vicariously liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior. This doctrine holds that an employer is responsible…