Premises Liability

Michael Pines | September 3, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Premises Liability

San Diego’s year-round sunshine, beaches, and resort destinations make hotel swimming pools an important part of many vacations and staycations. From downtown rooftop pools to coastal resorts in La Jolla, Mission Bay, Coronado, and throughout San Diego County, guests reasonably expect pool areas to be maintained with their safety in mind. Unfortunately, an afternoon by […]

Michael Pines | September 3, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Premises Liability

San Diego is one of California’s most popular vacation destinations, with visitors booking beachfront condos, downtown apartments, private homes, and other short-term rentals throughout the region. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo have made these properties an increasingly common alternative to traditional hotels. But staying in someone else’s home does not eliminate the property owner’s […]

Michael Pines | April 8, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Premises Liability

If you hire someone to perform work on your property – whether it’s a contractor, handyman, landscaper, or repair technician – you may be wondering: Am I liable if they get hurt? The answer in California is: sometimes, yes. Liability depends on several factors, but it is primarily governed by premises liability law, which requires […]

Michael Pines | April 8, 2026 | Personal Injury \ Premises Liability

If you’ve ever slipped on a wet floor at a grocery store, tripped on uneven pavement, or been injured due to poor property maintenance, you may have a premises liability claim under California law. At the heart of these cases is California Civil Code Section 1714, which establishes a foundational principle: property owners are responsible […]

Michael Pines | December 12, 2025 | Premises Liability

Accidents happen in the airport much more often than you might realize. According to the FAA, nearly 10 million passenger flights are scheduled annually in the United States. Given this volume, it is likely that thousands or tens of thousands of passengers are hurt in airports every year. If you are hurt at the San […]