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Injured by Animal Traps While Trespassing in California
If you own a large property in the Oakland area, you might have set traps for various animals. Perhaps you have a farm, and the animals are eating your crops. Maybe you are concerned about dangerous animals such as coyotes and mountain lions. Maybe you just like to hunt and trap small animals. Whatever… Read More »
Good Therapy Publishes Mary Alexander Article
In every case, sexual abuse is despicable, but clergy abuse is a particular level of heinous. What makes clergy abuse so damaging, and why is the abuse of the position of power that clergy holds so difficult to recover from? Mary Alexander wrote an article for Good Therapy that digs into these issues. Mary… Read More »
Mary Alexander Honored With 2021 CLAY Award
Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that Mary Alexander has been honored as a recipient of the California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY) award for 2021 from the Daily Journal for her work for plaintiffs in the Ghost Ship Fire case, one of the deadliest structure fires in United States history…. Read More »
When Can You Sue a Property Owner in California?
If you have been injured on someone else’s property in Oakland, you might be wondering if you can pursue legal action against them. When can you legally sue someone for property owner negligence in California? Who is liable for your injuries? Who can you sue, and when might you be unable to receive a… Read More »
Mary Alexander Interviewed by KRON Regarding Ghost Ship Warehouse
With the Ghost Ship fire case settled and defendant Derrick Almena sentenced, a question has been raised by many involved in the case – what will become of the property? Mary Alexander spoke to KRON regarding what happens next. Mary Alexander, lead attorney on the case, reached a settlement in July 2020 with the… Read More »
Do Nursing Homes in California Have Legal Immunity?
Over the last year or so, there has been an active discussion about the concept of legal immunity for nursing homes across the United States. If you have been paying attention to the news, you probably already know why. COVID-19 has raised all kinds of issues for long-term care facilities in California and across… Read More »
Will I Heal From My Brain Injury?
If you are dealing with a serious brain injury in Oakland, you might be wondering how it will impact your life going forward. Will you have to deal with these health issues for the rest of your life? Will the symptoms get worse? Do people heal from their brain injuries? What kinds of new… Read More »
How Easy is it to Sue a California Nursing Home for Negligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people from all walks of life, our elderly population in California was arguably the hardest hit by this crisis. Thousands of people in nursing homes have lost their lives, and many others suffered tremendously. Although many of our healthcare workers strived to ensure the safety and care of… Read More »
The Role of Foreseeability in a Negligent Security Lawsuit
At first glance, the word “foreseeability” might seem like a relatively straightforward term. After all, what could be so confusing about the ability to foresee something? However, this word has led to all kinds of debate in the legal community, particularly in the context of personal injury lawsuits. The definition of foreseeability has become… Read More »
What Kind of Evidence Do I Need in a California Car Accident Injury Case?
If you are approaching a personal injury claim or lawsuit in California, it might seem like there are a million different things you need to worry about. The first priority is obviously your health. You need to immediately get the necessary treatment for your injuries and ensure that you can recover in a timely… Read More »