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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 »
Does a Pre-Existing Condition Impact My Car Accident Case?
When you have been injured in a car accident, you are entitled to compensation for all of the ways that your injuries have affected you. The dedicated car accident lawyers in Riverside at Heiting & Irwin will fight for you to get you every dollar you deserve. If you have a pre-existing condition, that… Read More »
What Is the Common Carrier Doctrine in California?
Anyone who transports you owes you a duty of care, but some “carriers” may owe you an even higher duty. If you have been injured in an accident when you were paying someone else to transport you, the personal injury lawyers at Heiting & Irwin should be your choice to help. Although you need… Read More »
How Does Discovery Work in My California Workers’ Compensation Case?
You may need to appeal an adverse action in your workers’ compensation case, whether it is a denial of your benefits or a decision to try to force you back to work. The Riverside workers’ compensation lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can represent you throughout the legal process. You would not normally proceed straight… Read More »
What Should You Do With Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement Money?
If you have been injured on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The Riverside workers’ compensation lawyers at Heiting & Irwin can help with your claim and with any other issues you may have. Workers’ compensation benefits are intended to both replace money you have lost and pay costs directly associated… Read More »
