When you are in a store, there’s a general expectation that the aisles, checkout area, parking lot, bathrooms, and publicly accessible areas are safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Is a store liable for a customer’s injury? There are several factors to consider. If you sustained an injury at a store, there are practical steps to protect...
Continue ReadingCalifornia Civil Code establishes that landlords are required to provide a safe living environment for tenants. When a landlord fails to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition, they can be held liable for any injuries that occur due to their negligence. For all individuals who rent property in California, it is important to know that there are...
Continue ReadingWhen a person is injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, the injured party may make a claim against the negligent driver’s insurance for their damages. What often occurs, however, is that the negligent driver’s insurance policy limit is insufficient to cover the damages, or the negligent driver has no insurance at all. In...
Continue ReadingMold that grows inside of buildings and homes can be not only harmful to one’s health, it can also cause damage and even destroy the structure of buildings and its contents. The attorneys at Silva Injury Law can represent you in toxic mold cases. WHAT IS TOXIC MOLD It is common for mold and mold spores to grow within...
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