ISENBERG & HEWITT BLOG
When is a building owner responsible for a slip and fall?
The legal concept of comparative negligence is a fancy way of saying is that more than one person can hold partial responsibility for a situation that hurts someone. Comparative negligence, also sometimes called contributory fault, can sometimes impact personal injury...
What to do when you’re the victim of a hit and run
Everyone knows to pull over safely and get the information of the other person when there is a car accident. Right? Unfortunately, not everyone stops and takes responsibility for an accident like they are supposed to. What are you supposed to do when the other person...
Parking lots and garages present high-risk areas for crime
Some areas seem as though they’re built to support criminal activity. Areas that are not well lit, that have a particular vantage point, or those that might be isolated and quiet can easily become high crime areas. Of all the structures, parking lots and garages tend...
Can bars be held responsible when you are assaulted?
While going out to bars can be fun, you never know who is going to be there. There may be the danger of assault while you are visiting local businesses. If you are the victim of a crime, is there anyone at fault other than the perpetrator? You may be suffering from...
Your rights when a robbery or break-in has tragic results
The goal of a robbery or burglary is usually financial gain by taking items or money that belong to someone else. Many thieves try to avoid detection or interaction with the people whose possessions they intend to steal. Â Burglars, in particular, typically time their...
LA Dodgers settle lawsuit after fan-on-fan violence
The family of a man who suffered severe head injuries in an attack settled their lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers and two fans. The suit stemmed from a fight in a parking lot outside Dodgers Stadium after a baseball game. Neither side has revealed the details...
How universities and colleges can stop sexual assault on campus
Sexual assaults are distressingly common on universities and college campuses throughout the United States. A 2015 survey indicated that one out of every 10 students has experienced sexual violence since starting college -- and up to 90% of those are from someone the...
Break-ins are more common than you think
You lay down in bed at night, closing your eyes and anticipating a nice night’s sleep before work tomorrow. You never consider that you could get woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of breaking glass or a shattering doorframe as someone breaks into your...
Can I sue a bar or night club after being assaulted?
Assault can be a traumatic experience that leaves physical and emotional scars. While it can happen anywhere, it may be more common to see this violent behavior in bars and night clubs where drug and alcohol consumption may be prevalent. If a patron assaulted you in...
When your school doesn’t protect you from sexual assault
Recent cultural shifts have brought justice to many victims of sexual assault. Some of the most serious of these cases have happened in academia. Yet many professors accused of assault continue teaching and researching without consequence. Tenure structures at...
