Carbon Monoxide and Child Lead Poisoning in Rental Housing and What Parents Need to Know
Two of the most dangerous hazards a family can face in a rental home are also two of the hardest to detect. Carbon monoxide has no smell, no color, and no taste, while lead dust…
When Is a Landlord Liable for Unsafe Housing With Mold, Lead, and Pest Infestations
Every tenant in California has a legal right to a home that meets basic health and safety standards. This right is called the implied warranty of habitability, and it exists in every residential lease whether…
Does a Pre-Existing Condition Prevent You From Filing an Injury Claim?
Many injury victims hesitate to file a claim after a car accident because they already had a health condition before the crash. Insurance adjusters often use this as a tactic to deny or undervalue legitimate…
Landlord Harassment in Los Angeles After a Repair Complaint
Landlord Harassment in Los Angeles After a Repair Complaint Filing a repair complaint or reporting unsafe housing conditions takes courage. Unfortunately, some Los Angeles landlords respond to complaints not with repairs — but with harassment….
Can a Landlord Evict You – After You Complain About a Repair?
Can a Landlord Evict You After You Complain About Repairs in Los Angeles? One of the most common fears tenants have is that complaining about a repair problem will lead to eviction. In Los Angeles,…
How California’s Comparative Fault Law Impacts Your Car Accident Settlement
Being involved in a car accident in California can leave you not only with physical injuries and emotional stress but also with financial uncertainty. Many accident victims believe that if they were partly at fault,…
Injured While Biking in Los Angeles? What Cyclists Need to Know About California Law
Cycling in Los Angeles offers freedom, fitness, and eco-friendly travel, but it also comes with risks. Even when you’re cautious, negligent drivers, unsafe road conditions, or defective urban planning can cause serious accidents. If you’re…
Crosswalk Accidents in Los Angeles – Legal Protections for Injured Pedestrians
A crosswalk crash in Los Angeles is one of those cases where the “story” starts getting written within hours. Not by you, but by the insurance adjuster, the defense attorney, and sometimes even the police…
Spinal Cord Injuries from Auto Accidents
Few injuries are as devastating, or as misunderstood, as spinal cord injuries (SCI). While broken bones and soft tissue injuries often heal with time, damage to the spinal cord can permanently alter a person’s life,…
Holiday Traffic Accidents in Los Angeles
The holiday season in Los Angeles brings celebrations, shopping, and travel—but it also brings a sharp rise in traffic accidents. Between Christmas gatherings, New Year’s Eve festivities, and end-of-year road trips, LA’s freeways become some…