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What Happens if I Was Involved in a California Accident with an Out-of-State Truck Driver?
If you were injured on a California roadway as a result of a negligent truck driver, your case will be decided in California, using California law to determine all damages you are entitled to recover. It does not matter whether the owner or driver of the truck resided outside of the state. The court… Read More »
Office Workers and Job-Related Injuries
Any type of worker has the potential to be injured on the job, no matter what type of duties they perform. An experienced Riverside workers’ compensation lawyer at Heiting & Irwin can assist you with your claim and any legal issues related to it. Whether a worker sits at a desk or performs physical… Read More »
When Can I Get Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
If you have suffered a personal injury, the law says you are entitled to be paid for all the harm that you have suffered. The Riverside personal injury lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can lead that fight for you and have been successful in doing so with thousands of clients over the last 47… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Comp in California if I Have Been Hurt as a Remote Worker
You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits when you have suffered a job-related injury, no matter where it occurred. The experienced Riverside workers’ compensation lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can represent you throughout the process. The fact that you were working from home at the time that you suffered an injury does not… Read More »
Uber’s Growing Sexual Assault Problem Comes to Light
Uber/Lyft passengers who are sexually harassed or assaulted by a driver may be entitled to significant financial compensation. A Riverside personal injury attorney at Heiting & Irwin can fight to help you get the money you deserve. Even though the Uber driver is an independent contractor, the company can be held liable for the… Read More »
What Is a Release Clause in a Settlement Agreement?
When you have been injured in an accident, it is essential that every step of your case from beginning to end is handled correctly, including the actual settlement agreement. The experienced Riverside personal injury lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can help at every step of the way. A release clause is one of the… Read More »
At What Point in My Workers’ Comp Case Should I Hire a Lawyer?
Right away. Although you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for a job-related injury under California law, the insurance company certainly may not make the process easy for you. The experienced Riverside workers’ compensation lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can take some of the pressure off you as soon as you hire us… Read More »
What Is the Role of a Life Care Planner in a Brain, and other Serious Injury Cases?
Brain injuries can result in serious and substantial financial and physical costs. If you have suffered a brain injury in an accident, the Riverside personal injury lawyers at Heiting & Irwin should be consulted (free) right away. We will fight for you. It may be difficult to know the true costs and financial consequences… Read More »
Enforcement of Truck Accident Regulations Is On the Decline
The number of serious truck accidents is expected to rise in the near future, as federal authorities will be doing less to enforce the rules. If you have been hurt in a crash involving a commercial vehicle, the Riverside truck accident lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can help. There are numerous federal regulations that… Read More »
Can I Sue a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company for Bad Faith in California?
If an insurance company acts in an unreasonable manner to deny or delay your claim, an injured party may be able to sue that company for bad faith; but not in workers’ compensation case. A claim for workers’ compensation “benefits” in California can only be heard before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), an… Read More »
