Recent Blog Posts
Premises Liability Claims in the State of California: Injuries Caused By a Fire
Unfortunately, wildfires in the State of California are nothing new. Just recently, California experienced some of the most devastating wildfires it has seen. Many people lost their lives and an even greater amount of people found themselves without a home as the fire destroyed without reservation. A wildfire can be devastating and can be… Read More »
Death Benefits,Things You Should Know (Part III)
As a follow-up to parts I & II of this subject, the extent of dependency, whether total or partial, is very significant issue in death cases as it affects the amount that the “dependent” will receive under the law based upon that classification. Most of the time, this is determined by first seeing if… Read More »
Catastrophic Injury Law: What You Should Know About Amputation Injuries and the Law
When a person has undergone an amputation, he or she faces a long and troublesome road to recovery. Amputations cause serious and life-altering consequences to every victim. Due to the great impact they have on individuals, amputation injury cases require the legal support of highly specialized, dedicated, and caring attorneys. Qualified lawyers well versed… Read More »
PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES
In handling personal injury, medical negligence and Workers’ Compensation cases, the attorneys at the Heiting & Irwin typically deal with both economic and non-economic damages. There is a significant distinction between economic and non-economic damages, as the latter are essentially “invisible” and subject to the interpretation of an adjuster, judge, or jury. The determination… Read More »
Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages in the State of California
If you have been involved in a car accident caused by another in the state of California and are still suffering the repercussions, you may be entitled to pain and suffering damages. Any person who has undergone a serious injury will suffer great trauma. Such injuries can also lead to extreme financial distress to… Read More »
CAREGIVER-PATIENT ABUSE: THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL
The breaking news today that a suspect had been identified and arrested for the “sexual assault” of an incapacitated patient at an Arizona long-term care facility brought a flood of emotions and questions. Of course, it is relieving to know that this predator*, posing as a caregiver, was apprehended. However, there are many other… Read More »
PLAINTIFF’S RIGHT TO PRIVACY
In today’s modern social environment, it has become increasingly important to manage one’s personal and private information in order to protect against identity theft, fraud, and the like. As people’s digital footprints grow, so do their concerns about protecting their private information. People involved in lawsuits, and especially personal injury plaintiffs, are often required… Read More »
Personal Injury Law: Important Facts to Know About Slip and Fall Incidents
Slip and fall incidents are some of the most usual causes of injuries in the state of California and the nation. Generally, most individuals will not understand the severe complications from a slip and fall incident and the injuries associated with it until they have been personally affected by the event. Moreover, many people… Read More »
Casualty in the Workplace: Workers’ Compensation Benefits vs. Wrongful Death Claims
Anyone can experience an accident at a workplace at any time and some lines of work are naturally more dangerous than others. Even so, we have to examine the facts of each individual event to determine the proper cause of action for the victim’s loved ones. In some cases, accidents can occur that tragically… Read More »
Motor Vehicle Accidents: What to Do If a Road Hazard Has Caused My Car Accident
Generally, most vehicle accidents will be the direct or indirect result of a driver’s actions. This could be through negligent or distracted driving and, if so, that would be a valid claim for the victim(s). In some cases, however, a road issue may be the sole cause of a vehicle accident resulting in injuries…. Read More »
