Are slip and fall cases hard to win?
We do not suffer by accident.Jane Austen It depends on what you mean by "win." Let's define some words first. Slip and fall cases are a type of premises liability.…
In California, can a guard remove you from a bar?
You met me at a very strange time in my life.Fight Club Can a guard remove you from a bar? The short answer is no, generally speaking. Here's why. Private…
Who is responsible for water main breaks in San Diego?
Action may not always bring happiness, But there is no happiness without action.-Benjamin Disraeli In almost all cases, the City of San Diego will be responsible for a water main…
How To Calendar Dates In California Court
The two most powerful warriors arePatience and Time.Tolstoy Here's a summary of how to calendar dates for use in California courts. Know that "days" mean calendar days, and that "court…
What are discovery sanctions in California?
Let the punishment be equal with the offense. -Cicero Lots of discovery responses are garbage. What to do? Consider discovery sanctions. Here's a brief primer. First, you need to determine…
How to file a business interruption claim in California
Any fool can know. The point is to understand.-Albert Einstein Here are general steps you should take to file a business interruption claim in California, along with some helpful information.…
Why Business Interruption Insurance Should Cover Covid-19
Amend your ways and your deeds -Jeremiah Most insurance companies will deny business interruption (BI) claims for covid-19 losses by saying there was no "direct physical loss" to insured property.…
What Is A 998 Offer?
Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly…
What is appraisal in homeowners insurance in California?
Home is where the heart is -Proverb Homeowners policies may require "appraisal." Here's what it is and what it means. An appraisal is an informal hearing and is an example…
How to sue a city in California for inverse condemnation
Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility. -Peter Drucker How to sue a city in California for inverse condemnation? First, determine whether you have an inverse…
What to do if trees were damaged by fire in California
Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky. -Kahlil Gibran First, determine who owned the trees. Second, determine what caused the fire. Third, know what damages are recoverable.…
How to file a fire insurance claim
Wisdom comes only through suffering. -Aeschylus Here's what you need to do to file a fire insurance claim. Step 1 Confirm your policy covers fire damage. Most do, however. To…