Other Practice Areas

Dog Bite/Animal Attacks, Trip & Fall, Slip & Fall, Injuries on Public and Private Property and more

Dog Bite or Animal Attack Injury

In California, animal owners are legally responsible for injuries caused by their animals. Attacks by dogs or other animals can cause very serious injuries, including disfigurement, scarring, nerve damage and loss of income.

Our firm has successfully represented animal attack victims in order to receive the necessary compensation to pay for past medical expenses, future medical expenses (scar revisions), lost income and pain and suffering (e.g. emotional distress and disfigurement). See our results page for an example of a dog bite case.

Slip & Fall/Trip & Fall Injuries on Public/Private Property

California law mandates that while you are on public or private property, the owner and operator are required to make the property safe or warn of any potential hazards (e.g. water, liquid, grease, debris, food, poor lighting, etc). Our firm has obtained excellent awards for clients who have been injured on public or private property. Some examples include:

Tripping and slipping inside retail stores (slippery floor surfaces from oil, grease, water, liquid, debris or food on the floor)
Tripping on public sidewalks (slippery or uneven sidewalks, cobblestones, or pavement
Falling down stair cases (uneven stairs)
Tripping and falling in parking lots - watch Sarah's story
Inadequate lighting

Wrongful Death

Since 1994, our firm has been successfully representing family members of wrongful death victims who have been entitled to compensation for their loss. The damages that occur can include:

Funeral and burial expenses
Past financial support
Future financial support
Loss of past and future household services
Loss of income of the decedent
Medical expenses prior to death
Loss of financial support
Loss of medical and retirement benefits
Non-economic damages including loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, protection, mental anguish, and suffering.

Falling Objects

Owners of businesses are required to maintain a safe environment for their customers. Our firm has successful represented clients who were injured as a result of falling objects and are entitled to financial compensation. Falling objects can occur in many places, including:

Grocery stores
Warehouse stores
Bulk stores
Construction sites
Home and garden centers

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As a native of Fresno, Darryl B. Freedman is committed to California’s Central San Joaquin Valley. He works to improve lives in our community by practicing law in the town he loves.