Injured by Falling Tree – Can I Sue?
Property Owner’s Duty to Inspect
Under California law, property owners have a duty to inspect their trees to determine if they are healthy or hazardous, and remove branches or the tree itself if it poses a hazard. The legal test is whether the property owner knew or should have known that a tree posed a hazard. If the answer is yes, and the property owner fails to act, then the property owner is legally liable for injuries or damage that result from the falling tree or tree branch. Such damage can include physical injuries, lost wages, and property damage, e.g., …
In a traffic accident it may not only be the car and driver that suffer damage or injury. Any passenger in the car at the time of the accident may have to file an accident compensation claim due to the injuries sustained. It is also fairly likely, due to their lack of role in driving the vehicle that they have no blame attached to them for the accident.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos dust particles. Essentially, up until the 1980s, asbestos was used widely in numerous building industries and therefore thousands of people were in contact with this hazardous material.
If you are planning to move and you need the help of an immigration solicitor to do so, then there are certain questions you should ask your solicitor before agreeing to hire them. Firstly, it’s important to know what experience they’ve had in the area before as this will tell you whether or not you think they’ll be able to handle your case. Also ask them for referrals from previous clients so you can receive references from people who have used their services before.
The gift tax is imposed each calendar year on the transfer of property by gift made during that calendar year. There are exclusions from gift tax in the amount equal to $12k per person per calendar year. The marital deduction excludes an unlimited amount to your spouse. Any outright gift or transfer to a spouse qualifies for the marital deduction. The property will be included in the spouse’s taxable estate and will be subject to tax when the spouse dies. Gifts made to qualified charities are also deductible. Payments of tuition and medical expenses are excluded as long as they …