Having formerly served as in-house counsel for State Farm Insurance Company, Michael Cavalluzzi is intimately familiar with personal injury law. Over the years, Mr. Cavalluzzi has worked both sides of personal injury claims — plaintiff and defense — and has been involved with virtually every type of personal injury case. He is an experienced trial lawyer and has earned a reputation as a dogged and relentless advocate for the rights of the injured. If you have suffered an injury as a result of the negligence of another, look no further than the personal injury lawyers of Cavalluzzi & Cavalluzzi, serving Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the greater Los Angeles area.
A personal injury can occur as a result of an auto accident, a drunk driving accident, medical malpractice, or any other situation involving the negligence of another individual. In extreme instances, personal injury can also result in wrongful death.
Under California law, everyone has the responsibility to conduct him or herself in a manner that protects others from harm. Standards of behavior are determined by what course of action others in the community could reasonably be expected to follow in similar situations. Thus, unreasonable behavior — whether intentional or negligent — may make a person subject to litigation under personal injury law. The lawyers at our firm serving West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and surrounding areas can provide more information on personal injury law and your rights when you contact Cavalluzzi & Cavalluzzi to discuss your legal case.
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Personal injury can be caused in a number of ways. In addition to car accidents and drunk driving accidents, some causes of personal injury include:
There is a virtually infinite number of ways an individual can sustain a personal injury. The list above provides only a small sampling of causes, but it does introduce a few that fall under one of the more common classifications of personal injury: premises liability. Premises liability is an area of law that governs the safety of property visited by individuals in a public or private capacity.
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A proper understanding of premises liability law starts with a brief study of basic elements of a premises liability case.
In a premises liability claim, the property owner is always the defendant; this role is never in question. However, victims in premises liability claims possess different roles that are determined by the circumstances that brought them to be on the property where they were injured.
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Slips and falls are perhaps the most common cause of premises liability litigation. However, there are other reasons that an individual may pursue a premises liability claim.
— Property owners are obligated to keep their premises safe by appropriately cautioning visitors and cleaning or repairing potential hazards. Slips and falls frequently occur in supermarkets and restaurants where a wet floor that is not clearly marked becomes a potential hazard for anyone who steps on it.
Most slips and falls are minor, resulting in cuts, scrapes, bruises, or the occasional broken bone. However, more significant accidents can occur that may cause serious personal injury, such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, or in extreme cases, even wrongful death.
— Man's best friend can be cute and cuddly, but he can also be very dangerous if mishandled. Many dog bites are minor and do not cause serious damage to the victim, but some attacks can be more brutal, leaving the victim with wounds that lead to permanent scarring or disfigurement.
In many cases, a dog owner's homeowner’s insurance will settle this type of premises liability claim. Whether on the property or not, a dog owner has the legal obligation to ensure that his or her pet does not harm others. Victims who deliberately antagonize or abuse a dog may lose their access to legal recourse, but most dog bite victims are children who happen upon the animal and unintentionally startle or provoke it.
— Many fires in private and public structures that kill or injure thousands of people each year are preventable. If appropriate precautions were taken and codes and regulations adhered to, much of the damage and personal injury that fires inflict would be avoided or greatly reduced. This fact is especially tragic because fire-related injuries can be disfiguring and can contribute to permanent disability. In many cases, recovery is long and painful.
Some of the precautions building owners can take in order to ensure the safety of visitors, guests, and residents of their buildings include installing reliable fire sprinklers, extinguishers, smoke detectors, and alarms; conforming to local fire codes and regulations concerning the structural integrity of the building; adhering to proper wiring guidelines; and making certain that exits are visible and appropriately marked. When not all reasonable precautions have been observed and an accident occurs, the owner of a building may be held liable for any personal injury that someone suffers as a result.
— Employers and business owners are responsible for providing adequate security measures for their premises to ensure the safety of employees and customers. These include well-lit parking garages, alarm systems, and trained security personnel who can intervene in case of robbery, assault, or harassment.
Should an injury occur on premises that lack adequate security, the property owner can be held liable. Our personal injury lawyers have vast experience in trying cases of this sort. We are dedicated to recovering compensation for your pain and suffering and other damages suffered as a result of an injury on another's property.
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When you are injured as a result of another's negligence, you need an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney to represent you. Our personal injury lawyers serving Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are experienced trial attorneys who have earned reputations as fierce defenders of the rights of victims. Contact Cavalluzzi & Cavalluzzi today for the compensation you deserve.
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If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact our personal injury lawyers in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood.
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Cavalluzzi & Cavalluzzi
9200 Sunset Blvd. #807
Los Angeles, California 90069
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