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Seek Financial Restitution After An Airbag Malfunction
According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are millions of airbag recalls each year. Recently, Takata airbags have been under recall because some of these airbags are reported to have exploded when deployed, which can cause serious bodily injury and even death. These airbags have affected multiple major auto brands that include… Read More »
Medical Malpractice in California: A Medical Professional’s Liability for the Failure to Report Child Abuse
According to a journal article published by the AMA Journal of Ethics: Health Law, medical professionals are obligated by legal and ethical standards to uphold patient confidentiality. This requirement, however, is not absolute. A patient’s medical record discretion could be breached (ethically) if there is a safety concern over the patient, if there is… Read More »
Infections in Medical Settings
It is an unfortunate fact of life that any medical setting present the opportunity for the development and progression of infections. However, under certain circumstances, a hospital or other medical facility and its workers can be held subject to civil liability for medical negligence for exposing a patient to an infection or ignoring the… Read More »
Fight for Your Rights After a Prenatal Misdiagnosis in California
Even with the advancement in medical technology, a misdiagnose in the prenatal stage can still occur. When the misdiagnosis occurs because of medical negligence and this ultimately leads to the injury of the fetus or mother, there can be a potential for a medical malpractice claim in the State of California. Parents of an… Read More »
Fight For Your Rights After Your Child Has Been Exposed To Lead Poisoning in California
It can be devastating for any parent to learn that his or her child’s cognitive disabilities were a result of a preventable, and often undiscovered cause: lead paint poisoning. Unfortunately, lead poisoning is a leading contributor to health problems affecting children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead poisoning is affecting… Read More »
Shopping Center Liable for Assault in its Parking Lot?
On the evening of March 31, 2012, Plaintiff Williams was a drummer performing at a bar known as the Peacock Lounge. After Williams’ band finished playing, around 1:30 a.m., Williams and a friend went out to the parking lot to get something from their car. As they returned, they saw a patron from the… Read More »
TAX CONSEQUENCES OF SETTLEMENTS AND JUDGMENTS
As a plaintiff, you have retained counsel, participated in the litigation process, and have reached a settlement or obtained a judgment against the adverse and responsible party. At this point, the question of tax consequences is rarely asked or the consequences of money received discussed with counsel. If there are indeed tax consequences, they… Read More »
Filing a Products Liability Claim for Airbag Malfunction
The invention of the airbag has revolutionized safety in automobiles. According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the use of airbags has saved approximately 45,000 lives between 1987 and 2015. When airbags are used in conjunction with a seatbelt, the airbags can greatly reduce the risk of catastrophic injuries in… Read More »
DON’T LET THE TIME SLIP AWAY – MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TIME LIMITS
One of the many frustrating aspects of speaking with the public about their concerns with medical care pertains to the time limits for medical malpractice lawsuits. Many times, a patient only has one year from the negligence to file a lawsuit, although there can be more or less time depending on the specific circumstances…. Read More »
Construction Accidents in California
Construction sites are generally known to be some of the most dangerous places a person works. Building site employees deal with hazardous conditions on a routine basis. Whether a construction worker is building a single-room project for a private homeowner, or is working to develop a large commercial structure, construction workers are exposed to… Read More »
