Liability for Non-Employee Injuries on a Construction Site
Construction companies, property owners, contractors, and other parties may be liable when a non-employee is injured on or around a construction site. Liability often depends on who controlled the site, whether safety rules were followed, and whether the hazard should have been prevented or corrected.
Construction zones are not...
How to File a Product Liability Claim Against an Auto Manufacturer
If a defective vehicle or auto part caused your injuries, you may have the right to file a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or another company involved in the vehicle’s design or production. These claims often involve defective brakes, airbags, tires, steering systems, seatbelts, or electronic safety features that fail...
Can a City Be Liable for Dangerous Crosswalks?
Yes, a city can sometimes be held liable for injuries caused by dangerous crosswalks or unsafe intersection conditions. If a municipality knew, or reasonably should have known, that a crosswalk created a safety hazard and failed to address it, injured pedestrians may have grounds to pursue a claim.
Crosswalk...
Roblox and Child Safety Failures: What Parents Need to Know Legally
Millions of children use Roblox every day, but concerns about online grooming, inappropriate content, scams, and harmful interactions on the platform continue to grow. In some situations, parents may have legal options if a child suffers harm connected to inadequate safety protections, failed moderation systems, or preventable online misconduct.
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook Managing Partner Adam Carlson Featured in Plaintiff Magazine
The Plaintiff Magazine profile highlights the attorney’s lifelong commitment to learning, leadership and client advocacy.
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook is proud to announce that Managing Partner Adam Carlson has been featured in Plaintiff Magazine, which profiled his career, approach to litigation and commitment to continuous learning.
What You Should Do After a Motorcycle Accident
After a motorcycle accident, your first steps should focus on safety, medical care, and documenting what happened. The actions you take in the minutes and days that follow can affect both your recovery and your ability to pursue compensation.
Get to Safety and Call for HelpLiability for Falling Objects and Tools on Jobsites
Falling objects and tools on jobsites can cause serious injuries, and liability often depends on who controlled the worksite, who created the hazard, and whether safety rules were followed. In many cases, more than one party may be responsible, including contractors, subcontractors, and property owners.
Who Is Responsible...How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid?
Personal injury settlements are usually paid in a lump sum after the case resolves, though some are structured into scheduled payments over time. Before you receive your portion, the settlement typically goes through a few steps, including processing by insurance companies, payment of liens, and attorney fee deductions.
What Does it Mean to Be a Trial Attorney?
A trial attorney is a lawyer who prepares cases for court and is ready to present them before a judge or jury. While many attorneys negotiate settlements, a trial attorney builds every case as if it may go to trial, focusing on evidence, strategy, and courtroom advocacy.
If you...
Injured From Being Knocked Down by a Dog? What to Know
Yes, you can have a valid injury claim if a dog knocks you down, even if the dog never bites you. In California, owners can be held responsible when their dog’s behavior causes injury, though the legal standard may differ from strict liability rules that apply to bites.
When...