Recent Blog Posts
Time Restrictions When Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you are considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, note that every state has specific time frames that you should pay close attention to. In the event that you have missed the deadline for a particular claim or requirement, you risk losing some, if not all, of your owed benefits. State and Federal Employees… Read More »
An Overview of Premises Liability Laws in the State of California
In the State of California premises liability laws will generally mandate that property owners provide a reasonably safe setting for those who enter their premises. This can include people who live in the property, work in the property, or are there for visiting purposes. While these laws will mandate property owners to have a… Read More »
An Overview on Wrongful Death Claims
When an individual passes away suddenly due to the negligence of another, the victim’s survivors may have the opportunity to bring forth a wrongful death lawsuit. The following is a brief overview on wrongful death claims. Understanding a Wrongful Death Claim A wrongful death claim may arise when a victim has died due to… Read More »
Injured Plaintiff not Required to Use Health Insurance
In a minor victory for plaintiffs in California, the Appellate Court for the Second District has ruled that an injured plaintiff who elects not to use an available health insurance plan will be treated as “uninsured” and allowed to present medical billing incurred. In recent years, laws in California have changed such that plaintiff… Read More »
998 Offers
Something that is often encountered in personal injury litigation in California is what is commonly referred to as a “998 Offer.” Clients are constantly surprised by the 998 Offer as many have never heard of it. Code of Civil Procedure § 998 is quite lengthy; however, the part that relates most pertinently to plaintiff’s… Read More »
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT…. YOUR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASE (PART 2)
5. WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE BEGINNING OF YOUR CASE Workers’ Compensation law is complicated. This summary, although over-simplified, is intended to give you an idea of some things to expect at the beginning of your case. You may contact this office for further information. If you get hurt on the job, your employer… Read More »
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
This issue of attorney-client privilege is prevalent in the news these days, as federal agents have raided the offices and home of President Trump’s personal lawyer. Much of what was obtained from that search/raid, what can be used, and for what purpose, hinges on the issue of attorney-client privilege, confidentiality and criminal activity. In… Read More »
Cases Involving Amputation Injuries
An amputation requires the “removal of either a severely injured or deceased bodily segment”. Although amputations may happen because of medical conditions such as the implications presented by diabetes, in personal injury cases, the removal of a body part is usually the direct result of a trauma. This can happen in a car accident,… Read More »
The Repercussions of Distracted Driving
Technology developments are causing major problems for motorists everywhere, which is typically not the intended purpose when a new system or software is rolled out. In just the few instants it takes to look over a text message, vehicle-installed touch screen devices or even using a GPS, motorists enter the so-called distracted driving zone…. Read More »
LEARNING TO LISTEN “RIGHT”
Part of the work that we do on Heiting & Irwin’s Workers’ Compensation team includes helping the injured worker understand the steps involved in the process of the ever-changing Workers’ Compensation system. As I pass my 21st year working as a Worker’s Compensation paralegal, I realize one of the most important skills I have… Read More »
