Torts/Personal Injury
Sep. 25, 2023
Absent the improbable piranha when diving into local waters, there may be no duty to warn
Everything is “inherent” when understanding a public entity’s duty to warn for hazardous recreational activities. Several recent cases have explored the government’s obligation, and they have all come down in the government’s favor.
Michael E. Rubinstein
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Michael is a Los Angeles-based personal injury and accident attorney.
A motorcyclist sees traffic up ahead. To his right is a dirt lot owned by a local government agency. If he cuts across the lot he'll avoid the traffic jam and get to his destination quicker. So he takes his Suzuki 250 off-road at a cool 25 miles per hour. Just as he approaches the end of the lot, he sees what looks like metal cables connecting portions of fencing bordering the property. He is unable to brake in time to avoid colliding with the cables. He suffers seri...
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