Slip and Fall Accidents

If you fell or were injured on another person’s property in Orange County, you may believe that recovering appropriate compensation through a California personal injury claim will be very straightforward. After all, it probably seems as though any reasonable person could clearly see that your injury was the property owner’s fault. However, this is simply […]

It seems obvious that restaurants should be held responsible for the dangerous or hazardous conditions inside their establishments, but what many diners don’t know is that restaurants may also be held responsible for some accidents that take place outside the building itself. Restaurants should take precautions to maintain both indoor and outdoor premises in a […]

California premises liability law can be extremely complicated for the inexperienced. Many injured victims in Orange County have a lot of trouble determining their rights, finding out if the property owner can be held responsible, and figuring out how to go about filing a personal injury claim against the property owner or other responsible parties. […]

At Russell & Lazarus, one of the very first questions we get when we meet with injured restaurant fall victims is, “Do I even have a claim?” Some victims are even hesitant to think about pursuing a claim, wanting to put the sometimes embarrassing and painful event firmly in the past. However, diners should know […]

If you have fallen at a hotel in Orange County and sustained serious injuries, you may have the option of pursuing a California personal injury attorney claim to recover compensation for your medical care and other expenses. However, you should be aware that, after a slip-and-fall accident in Orange County, it is up to you […]

Hotels across Orange County see many guests every day, and very few of those guests really think about their safety during their stay until it’s too late. While you obviously expect a hotel to have your safety in mind during your stay, hotel guests in Orange County are often exposed to safety hazards that cause […]

Many serious slip-and-fall injuries in Orange County take place in places of business, and one of the most common locations for slip-and-fall injuries is in hotels, motels, and other places travelers stop for the night. Although you may expect the hotel you stay in to make the health and wellbeing of guests a priority, the […]

We’ve recently talked about how it is possible to negotiate a personal injury lawsuit settlement on your own after an Orange County slip-and-fall accident. However, we wanted to take a moment to explain how a Newport Beach personal injury attorney can help—even in simple cases that you might be able to handle by yourself. When […]

After you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you may have a hard time deciding whether to pursue a slip-and-fall claim on your own or hire a personal injury attorney to assist you. The good news is that, in many cases, you can settle an Orange County slip-and-fall claim on your own. While you […]

Keeping great records after an Orange County slip-and-fall accident can go a long way toward making sure you have the evidence you need to pursue compensation for your injuries. Here are some tips to make sure you have all the documentation you need to protect your rights: It’s all about the details. Write down the […]