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The only past President of the State Bar of California ever elected from the Inland Empire, James Heiting handles civil litigation matters throughout California, recovering over $400 million for clients, dealing with wrongful death, serious injury, professional malpractice and transportation accidents. Also past President of Riverside’s County Bar, his firm has served the Inland Empire for over 30 years. View Attorney James Otto Heiting's Attorney Bio Here.
Truck Accident Interrogatories

Truck Accident Interrogatories

By James Heiting |

The term “interrogatory” stems from the Latin verb “interrogare,” which means “to ask.” In basic terms, interrogatories are questions that parties ask each other during lawsuits. For example, those approaching truck accident lawsuits may need to either submit or answer interrogatories as they pursue compensation for their injuries. Plaintiffs can establish a more complete… Read More »

What Are the 3 Types of Accident Prevention

What Are the 3 Types of Accident Prevention?

By James Heiting |

While accident prevention encompasses a broad spectrum of strategies, it can generally be categorized into three main types: Primary Prevention The main goal of primary prevention is to prevent accidents from happening in the first place by addressing the root causes. Communities can take the initiative by improving highway infrastructure, enforcing traffic safety laws,… Read More »

How To Handle An Out-Of-State Car Accident

How To Handle An Out-Of-State Car Accident

By James Heiting |

According to The National Safety Council, there were 5.4 million medically consulted injuries in 2021 due to motor-vehicle accidents. While experiencing a car accident is difficult enough, getting into an out-of-state car accident only compounds the stress. Drivers and passengers may be confused about how to proceed; they may be unaware of their legal… Read More »

What To Do Persistent Neck Pain After Car Accident

What To Do: Persistent Neck Pain After Car Accident

By James Heiting |

After a car accident, a victim can continue to suffer from persistent neck pain. Also sometimes called whiplash, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, this condition involves multiple symptoms. These can include neck pain, neck stiffness, back or shoulder pain, dizziness, or headaches and are present after damage to the… Read More »

The Importance of Documents and Paper Trails for a Personal Injury Claim

By James Heiting |

 Getting injured in an accident can be life altering. Even if you only suffered from a minor injury, you could feel residual pain for weeks or months to come. It could affect your work, recreation, and everyday life. At the same time, you could rack up lots of medical debt and lose money from… Read More »

Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Increasing in California

By James Heiting |

When you go to the doctor, you expect them to take care of you. But what happens when they don’t? What if they make an egregious error? Are they going to be held responsible, or will you be stuck with this burden? If you get a settlement from a medical malpractice suit, you can… Read More »

Damages From a Motorcycle Accident

By James Heiting |

Motorcyclists face a number of dangers when out on the road. When a driver crashes into them and causes them to be injured, they may be entitled to damages due to the motorcycle accident. It’s important to figure out the ins and outs of motorcycle accidents and damages one could potentially receive and to… Read More »

I Was Hit While Crossing the Street… Now What?

By James Heiting |

Every seven minutes, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident, and every two hours, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident. California is known for its heavy traffic, and it isn’t necessarily the safest place for pedestrians. If you, or a loved one, were hit crossing the street, now you need to… Read More »

Why Is It So Hard to Prove Medical Malpractice?

By James Heiting |

You recently had a medical procedure done and something went horribly wrong. You’ve been saddled with high medical bills and you’re not able to function day to day like you used to. Now, you’re thinking about suing your doctor for damages. The only thing is that you’ve heard it’s very hard to prove medical… Read More »

Long-Term Care and Conditions Related to Burn Injuries

By James Heiting |

When you suffer from a burn injury, you may face a long road ahead in order to fully recover. Complications could occur and you might end up dealing with much more than the initial burn. By learning about long-term care and conditions related to burn injuries, you can decide the next steps you should… Read More »

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