Recent Blog Posts
Is an Auto Accident Death a Wrongful Death Case in California?
Every day in the United States, more than 90 people die in car accidents. The fact is that, even though driving seems harmless, it’s actually a pretty dangerous activity. There are a number of reasons why the accident rates for driving are so high. People are distracted by their cell phones and other devices… Read More »
Don’t Let COVID-19 Negatively Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Invariably, with Court closures, business closures, and stay at home orders, the COVID-19 pandemic will have some affect on your personal injury case – don’t let it be a large one! Here are some things to avoid: DON’T treat your injuries any differently than you would prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though some time… Read More »
COVID’S IMPACT ON TRAFFIC-RELATED INJURIES
If you’ve driven on the freeways and surface streets since the State of California’s stay-at-home orders, you may have noticed a couple changes. First, traffic is much less condensed, as non-essential workers stay home. Second, traffic moves much quicker. Indeed, California Department of Transportation (a.k.a. “Cal-Trans”) issued a press release recently revealing that while… Read More »
Be Safe, Stay Healthy & Be Thankful
by Richard H. Irwin In this time of crisis, we need to get/keep a positive perspective on what is important. Of course, that can be a matter of perspective. Let’s keep in mind that although we are giving (voluntarily or not-which I will not debate at this time) certain of our freedoms, most of… Read More »
Sport Liability from Coronavirus
by Dennis R. Stout The Coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on society in general and the sports community in particular. As we begin to re-open sporting venues, whether it be golf courses, parks, beaches or gymnasium/fitness facilities, we must remain cautious and concerned about the transmission of this deadly disease, to the participants… Read More »
INJURY ATTORNEY PREDICTIONS: CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON MEDICAL CARE
If you have recently tried to seek general medical care, you may have encountered some delays and other changes to your access to physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists, dentists, and many others, as providers struggle to provide care while complying with various public health restrictions imposed in their areas. In addition to reducing available… Read More »
Impeachment or Contradictory Opinion?
Attorneys are required to designate experts prior to the time of trial. Generally, unless an expert was designated and revealed to the other side ahead of time, they are not permitted to testify at the time of trial. This is to remove gamesmanship and surprise at the time of trial. For the sake of… Read More »
GLOBAL IMPACT OF VAGINAL MESH
I read an article recently about the progress of litigation being pursued on behalf of women-plaintiffs in Australia against pelvic mesh manufacturer Ethicon, subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. I had not heard about the November 2019 ruling by Australian Federal Court Justice Anna Katzmann, where she found the company acted negligently, and undertook misleading… Read More »
CALIFORNIA IMMUNITIES
In California, state government entities/and employees are not immune from personal injury or other tort liability unless expressly provided for by statute. Generally, the immunities are contained in the California Tort Claims Act, however, others are distributed throughout various California Codes. There is no liability for an entity or employee in the absence of… Read More »
What to Do If You’ve Been in a Pedestrian Accident
You were crossing the street, when suddenly, a car hit and injured you. Whether your injuries were minor or serious, you can and should be fairly compensated if it was not your fault. After all, medical treatments are expensive, not to mention, you had to take time out of your day to go to… Read More »
