$800,000 Settlement Secured for Injured Elderly Client in Medical Transport Negligence Case In 2025, Kohn Law Office represented an elderly Oceanside woman who suffered a serious hip fracture after falling inside a medical transport van. Her wheelchair had not been properly secured during trans...
Under California law, a bicycle is not considered a vehicle in the matter of traffic rules and regulations, but bicycle operation is still governed by many of the same traffic laws. Bicycle riders are considered to have the same rights as drivers to use of the streets, but the specifics regardin...
A simple backyard barbecue, pool party, or neighborhood kids playing in the yard can result in legal liability if someone gets hurt. Under California Civil Code section 846(d)(3), landowners are generally protected from lawsuits when their property is used without their permission for recreational purposes like swimming,...
No More Parking Near Crosswalks in Oceanside: What You Need to Know Starting January 1, 2025, California's new Daylighting Law (Assembly Bill 413) makes it illegal to park within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, and within 15 feet curb extensions (bulb-outs) exist. That includes many...
Effective January 1, 2025 – What Drivers Need to Know About Vehicle Code §16056 California's roads are about to get safer—not because of new traffic lights or better enforcement, but because of stronger insurance laws. Thanks to Senate Bill 1107, the state is updating its decades-old auto insura...
We're proud to announce that the Kohn Law Office has once again been recognized in the 2025 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers – California Edition, specifically for our work in Personal Injury Law. This honor reflects our continued commitment to securing justice and compensation for injury victims a...
In an era where digital convenience intersects with real-world risk, the rise in app-based food delivery services has had an unintended consequence: a marked increase in vehicle collisions and pedestrian incidents involving delivery drivers. In response, California has enacted Assembly Bill 375...
At the Kohn Law Office, we recently accepted a case that highlights a growing public safety issue: our client was struck and injured by a 13-year-old riding a motorized scooter in a neighborhood in Oceanside, California. Unfortunately, this type of incident is becoming more common as motorized s...
Congrats to Suzanne Skolnick – New President of the North County Bar Association! We're excited to share that, Suzanne Skolnick, has been elected President of the North County Bar Association for 2025! Suzanne is a dedicated personal injury attorney who's spent her career fighting for people ac...
At Kohn Law Office, we understand the lasting impact of institutional abuse and are committed to helping survivors seek justice. Growing reports have uncovered the widespread abuse faced within juvenile detention centers across California. Recent Developments in Abuse Cases - In Feb...
What Californians Need to Know About Jaywalking Laws In September 2022, California took a significant step in pedestrian law reform by enacting the Freedom to Walk Act (AB 1238). This law gives pedestrians freedom to jaywalk. While the change aims to limit unnecessary enforcement, it also introd...
A sidewalk defect, often overlooked, can hold legal significance in daily outdoor activities. The Kasparian case underscores this, establishing that a height difference of just ¼ of an inch on a business walkway may be considered a hazardous condition. To better understand this ruling, it is he...
What does the law cover? In January 2022, the California legislature enacted the CCP Section 377.34 which expanded the law to include the non-economic damages the decedent faced pre-death. Before the additional clause in 2022, the law limited recovery to economic damage which covers medical bil...
Injuries to children present many special legal issues and requirements that differ from cases involving adults. These include the following: 1.) Time issues (SOL and Trial Preference); 2.) Liability Issues (standards of Care required both by the child and owed to the child); 3.) Court proc...
In California, injuries can occur in many different places and under various circumstances. One common area where injuries happen is on sidewalks. Sidewalks are an integral part of our communities, providing pedestrians with safe paths to walk, run, or bike. However, when sidewalk defects are pre...
California's year-round sunny weather and varied terrain make it a hotspot for motorcyclists. Another item setting California apart is its tolerance toward the practice of lane splitting. It should be noted that lane splitting is not popular among a majority of other types of motorists. Currently...
If you or someone you know has recently been bitten by a dog and plans to pursue a dog bite injury case, it is important to take into account these considerations: Liability Considerations Under California Civil Code Section 3342, a dog owner is held in strict liability if their dog bites a...
When pursuing your slip or trip and fall case, an important case to know is Kaparian v. AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (2007) 156 Cal.App.4th 11. In this case, they ruled that a height differential of at least 1/4" on a business walkway can be determined to be a hazardous condition. They found that ...
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage, and Do I Need It? Uninsured Motorist Coverage was created by and is fully governed by the California insurance code with the intention of being used to compensate for injuries caused by those lacking adequate injury liability insurance. The coverage compensat...
In legalese, slip or trip and fall cases are often known as premise liability cases. Often these cases involve serious injuries such as fractures and ligament tears that need significant medical attention and even surgery. Often, these cases are tougher to win than clear liability rear-end auto ...
Under California law, a bicycle is not considered a vehicle in the matter of traffic rules and regulations, but bicycle operation is still governed by many of the same traffic laws. The state under California Vehicle Code Section 21200 states that "Every person riding a bicycle upon a highway has...
Losing a loved one is devastating. When a family member is tragically killed in a preventable accident, California Law allows for compensation to the victim's heirs through a wrongful death claim. California Law also allows the estate of the deceased to pursue a claim known as a "survival action"...
The new "Freedom to Walk Act" (Assembly Bill No. 2147) took effect in California on January 1st, 2023, officially decriminalized jaywalking. Prior to the bill's passing, jaywalking was punishable by a fine or citation of up to $196 if caught by an officer walking outside of a designated crosswalk...
A police traffic collision report is not required in California. In fact, in many crashes, the police will not investigate and prepare a report for many reasons, such as when the police are too busy or when no severe injuries are reported at the scene. Often the police department will not even ...
Injuries to children (aka "minors" under the age of 18) present many special legal issues and requirements that differ from cases involving adults. Some of the unique issues posed by injuries to children include time, liability, and settlement issues.
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