Author Archives: Jay Butchko
California Court Upholds $329,000 Slip-and-Fall Verdict Against Rite-Aid
In California, a business can be held liable for slip and fall accidents caused by a dangerous condition on the premises. To be clear, a business is not automatically responsible for every accident that may occur. Rather, the law requires proof that the business owner had “actual or constructive” notice of the dangerous condition… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit If the Defendant Dies?
California law normally imposes a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims. For example, say you were injured in a car accident that took place on May 1, 2022. Under the statute of limitations, your deadline to sue the negligent driver would be May 1, 2024. If you file your lawsuit even one… Read More »
How a Defendant’s Bankruptcy Can Affect Your California Personal Injury Claim
Let’s say that you were injured in a car accident. You know the other driver was at-fault, so you file a personal injury lawsuit against them, seeking compensation for your losses. What happens if the defendant–the driver you sued–then files for bankruptcy? Bankruptcy raises a number of legal complications with respect to personal injury… Read More »
When Is a California Employer Liable for an Employee’s Car Accident?
There is often more than one person or legal entity who can be held responsible for a car accident. Obviously, the negligent driver is liable. But if the driver was acting within the “scope of their employment” at the time of the accident, then the driver’s employer can also be held responsible for the… Read More »