Author Archives: Jean-Simon Serrano
How to Protect Your Rights After a Birth-Related Injury
Any injury that takes place during the prenatal care and/or delivery of a baby can be serious and has the potential to cause life-long harm to the infant. All injuries, despite the size or gravity of the injury, can lead to severe conditions, and even permanent disability (or death). Although birth injuries can be… Read More »
Primary Assumption of the Risk? Ring the Alarm!
A recent case, Harry v. Ring the Alarm, LLC 2019 Cal App Lexis 383 deals with an issue I’ve discussed numerous times before, primary assumption of the risk. https://www.heitingandirwin.com/primary-assumption-of-the-risk-in-sports-cases-2/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/primary-assumption-of-the-risk-strikes-again/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/when-standing-next-to-a-horse-becomes-horseback-riding/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/assumption-of-risk-in-sports/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/primary-assumption-of-the-risk-not-always-a-bar-to-recovery/ Harry v. Ring the Alarm, LLC 2019 Cal App Lexis 383 involved a piece of property in Beverly Hills that was… Read More »
Important Factors to Consider When Seeking to File an Uninsured Motorist Claim
California law requires all vehicles driven in the state carry a minimum amount of insurance or “financial responsibility.” Despite this requirement, there is always the possibility of being involved in an auto accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. If you or someone you know has recently been involved in an auto accident with… Read More »
PG&E ACKNOWLEDGES FAULT FOR CAMP FIRE
by James Otto Heiting It is very refreshing – and a little bit frightening – that PG&E has acknowledged that its equipment is the likely cause of the Camp fire. You will recall that the Camp fire is the very tragic fire that consumed much of Butte County in November of last year, the… Read More »
Product Liability Claims Concerning Motor Vehicle Defects
If you or someone you know has been injured due to a defective truck, car, sport utility vehicle, ATV, motorcycle, or other type of motor vehicle, there may be an opportunity to file a product liability claim. A product liability claim is not limited to the complete defect of a motor vehicle. A claim… Read More »
Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages in the State of California
If you have been involved in a car accident caused by another in the state of California and are still suffering the repercussions, you may be entitled to pain and suffering damages. Any person who has undergone a serious injury will suffer great trauma. Such injuries can also lead to extreme financial distress to… Read More »
Important Factors to Consider When Filing for a Medical Malpractice Claim in the State of California
If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of the carelessness of a medical practitioner or hospital, it is important to know that there may be an opportunity to seek financial compensation for the injuries sustained. As a patient in the State of California, you may have a legal right… Read More »
Primary Assumption of the Risk Not Always a Bar to Recovery
One interesting, and ever-evolving, area of the law is that which surrounds the primary assumption of risk doctrine. I’ve written on this topic several times before, you can read the articles at the links below: https://www.heitingandirwin.com/primary-assumption-of-the-risk-in-sports-cases-2/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/primary-assumption-of-the-risk-strikes-again/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/when-standing-next-to-a-horse-becomes-horseback-riding/ https://www.heitingandirwin.com/assumption-of-risk-in-sports/ A quick recap: Since the landmark case, Knight v. Jewett (1992) 3 Cal 4th, 296,… Read More »
Product Liability in the State of California
The State of California is one of the most innovative states in the nation. From the promotion of self-driving cars to drones, these modern technologies are becoming increasingly common in the State of California. While new inventions may seem ideal, many consumers can find that some products are not reliable. Unfortunately, some of these… Read More »
He said, She said — The Tough Case
Occasionally, potential clients call with a case of “he said, she said.” The potential client says the other driver ran the red light. The other driver says the potential client ran the red light. This is a tough case to prove without further evidence. In these instances it will be difficult, if not impossible,… Read More »
