Author Archives: Sara Morgan
SUBPOENA PROBLEMS: CUSTODIANS OF RECORD (Part 1)
Subpoenas are a mechanism for obtaining discovery from non-party witnesses or organizations, usually in the form of documents or testimony. During the course of a personal injury lawsuit, several rounds of subpoenas end up being issued by defense attorneys to obtain the medical and employment records of the plaintiff from medical providers and current… Read More »
TRAGIC WORKPLACE INCIDENT RESULTED IN DEATH
My heart sank when I ran across an article about a workplace incident that resulted in the death of a 42 year old man on November 10, 2020. Early reports indicate a 12-1/2 ton mold used in the manufacturing of large product parts for the transportation market had fallen on top of the worker,… Read More »
INJECTION INJURIES: TYROD TAYLOR’S UNFORTUNATE EXPERIENCE
As you may know, L.A. Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor suffered a punctured lung last month when the team physician administered some type of injection into his ribs. After suffering a cracked rib the week prior, the injection was given just before the start of the Charger’s 09/20/2020 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Because… Read More »
DO DOCTORS STILL SEE THEIR “PERSONAL INJURY” PATIENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC?
In the realm of personal injury litigation in California, the effect of the pandemic will be most harshly felt by plaintiffs, the parties that suffer physical and financial harms as a result of another’s negligence. Also sometimes referred to as “claimants” or “victims”, plaintiffs bear the burden of showing proof of these harms to… Read More »
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS IN THE COVID ERA
Amongst the various aspects of our legal practice that have been impacted by the prevalence of the Covid virus also falls the activities involved with accepting new clients. Commonly referred to in the legal community as “intakes”, this process of accepting new cases at our office typically involved a real life, face-to-face meeting between… Read More »
COVID’S IMPACT ON INVESTIGATIONS
As with most aspects of life, even the investigations of personal injury lawsuits have been impacted by the effects of the pandemic. The impact has been especially poignant in the areas of investigation involving the highest degree of personal contact. Although the offices of Heiting & Irwin have remained operational since the State of… Read More »
Brain Injuries and Lifelong Treatment
If someone you love was in a catastrophic accident, they may have suffered a form of brain injury. Now it’s taking a devastating toll on their quality of life – as well as your own –and you feel like you have nowhere to turn for help. You want to make sure that they are… Read More »
New Form for San Bernardino Initial Trial Setting Conferences
As you may know, the Superior Court of San Bernardino’s Civil Department has issued new and amended local rules in an effort to address the return to activity following the lengthy closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of these changes apply to a civil case’s Initial Trial Setting Conferences, which can be found… Read More »
COVID-19 VS. SPORTS: HOW WILL FANS RETURN TO STADIUMS?
As some professional sports return to action, and other contemplate their path towards that direction, one question on this baseball fans’ mind is, “How (and when) will fans be able to return to stadiums?” In wondering what might be required in order allow fans back into stadiums, I thought of sports-related ruling by the… Read More »
UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE: THERE IS JUST NO EXCUSE NOT TO HAVE IT!
If your initial reaction to this title is “what is that”, then you must immediately contact your auto insurance company to discuss your coverage. This is the coverage you have to protect yourself and maybe even your passengers in case someone who causes you injuries is either uninsured (no valid insurance coverage in effect… Read More »
