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Paving the Way to Safer Sidewalks

By Eugene Bruno on December 22, 2023

The San Diego City Council is going to start fixing broken sidewalks, but they may be sending YOU the bill. In an attempt to reduce lawsuits for injuries caused by broken and damaged sidewalks, the city has begun notifying about 5,000 property owners that they are responsible to fix the sidewalks in front of their homes or businesses. The city wants to make property owners aware of their obligation to maintain sidewalks that border their properties and to encourage them to make the necessary repairs. The city estimates it will cost $238 million to make repairs on approximately 4,500 miles of sidewalks throughout the city.

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Is Your Privacy at Risk? What to Do About Hidden Cameras in Your Vacation Rental

By Eugene Bruno on July 31, 2023

You’ve worked hard all year and deserve a vacation, but before you head out of town for some fun and relaxation, think about how you will feel knowing that someone may be spying on you in your vacation rental.

Booking sites such as Airbnb, VRBO, and others offer more comfortable digs than a traditional hotel, but how much can you trust that your host will respect and protect your privacy? From the host’s perspective, cameras can provide legitimate protection from theft, damage, noise complaints, and other problems, but the trade-off is potentially compromising guest privacy.

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Dog Breeds and Homeowners Insurance: What Every Homeowner Should Know

By Eugene Bruno on July 12, 2023

Homeowners insurance is important for more than just protecting your home. Homeowners insurance provides liability insurance if someone is injured on your property. With summer festivities in full swing, you’ll want to be protected in the event that your dog bites someone or knocks them down. It’s important to understand that certain dog breeds can affect your ability to get coverage and may result in personal liability if your homeowner’s coverage does not cover a dog bite claim. In this blog post, we’ll break down the topic of homeowners insurance and restricted dog breeds to provide you with a clear explanation of the issue.

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Trailblazing with Caution: Who’s Liable For Hiking Injuries?

By Eugene Bruno on June 30, 2023

San Diego has miles and miles of hiking trails, from easy coastal strolls to extreme mountain hikes. But what happens if you get hurt on a hike? Hiking injuries ranging from twisted ankles to broken bones can be serious, even requiring surgery in some cases. Can you make a claim for hiking injuries?

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Common Examples of Harm Caused by Negligent Security

By Eugene Bruno on March 31, 2023

Property and business owners have a duty of care to keep guests and visitors safe by reasonably maintaining their premises in a safe and secure condition. Negligent security occurs when inadequate security is provided under the circumstances. If you have been a victim of crime on someone else’s property, speak with an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney. You may have a claim for compensation against the property owner or manager.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US - MARCH 13, 2007: People outside the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California, US on March 13, 2007. It is located at downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter.

California Premises Liability: Who’s Liable If You Are Injured On A Bus, Train Or Subway Station?

By Aline Miranda on July 12, 2018

You never know what is going to happen when you are at a bus station or subway platform. Certainly, all of us hope that we will arrive at our destination safely, and that is what happens in 99 percent of the time, but let’s not ignore the fact that slip and fall and other premises liability accidents do happen on bus stations and subway/train platforms.

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