Recent Blog Posts
7 Things to Always Keep in Your Car
*Updated June, 2022 From the moment we receive our first driver’s license, it seems like our lives are a non-stop car ride from one destination to the next. With so much time spent behind the wheel, there are a number of items that no vehicle should be without—particularly in the event of an accident… Read More »
Primary Assumption of the Risk Strikes… Again!
I’ve written in the past about the primary assumption of the risk doctrine and how it has been greatly expanded over the years. You can read that article here. Recently, the Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District has revisited the limits of this issue. The case is titled, Griffin v. The Haunted… Read More »
TO TREAT OR NOT TO (OVER)TREAT: THAT IS THE QUESTION
When attorneys representing defendants in personal injury cases argue that plaintiffs have obtained too much treatment, they refuse to fully compensate the plaintiff for the costs of that medical treatment. Quite as often, defense attorneys also argue that a plaintiff’s lack of treatment shows that they were not really injured, and refuse to fully… Read More »
What to do after a Car Accident
Steps Following a Car Accident in Riverside, CA Being involved in an automobile accident can be a traumatic experience and may result in a whirlwind of consequences. Being prepared can help you remain calm while you are getting medical assistance and protecting your rights. With accidents becoming more frequent every year, it is important… Read More »
COLLEGE STUDENTS BEWARE!
It is always a difficult task to find liability of a third party or entity for the unanticipated criminal conduct or actions of another. The reason for this is the very premise that the conduct is not known to or anticipated by the party. The 2nd District Court of Appeal has now taken this… Read More »
DON’T ASSUME THAT A “VOLUNTEER” IS NOT AN EMPLOYEE FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFIT PURPOSES
All “volunteers” are not denied employment status and entitlement to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Although, volunteers generally are not considered employees and are, therefore, not entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits if injured–there are certain types of volunteers that are afforded employee status for workers’ compensation coverage purposes under California law. For example, some of the… Read More »
ANOTHER WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT FILED OVER PAUL WALKER CRASH
News broke recently that another lawsuit has arisen from the tragic automobile accident involving a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that claimed the life of Paul Walker and Roger Rodas in November 2013 in the Santa Clarita area northwest of Los Angeles. In or around May 2013, the widow of the driver of the Porsche,… Read More »
October Community Events in Riverside, California
At Heiting & Irwin our attorneys enjoy spending time with their families and we encourage our staff to do the same as much as possible. While we are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional legal services when they are suffering from physical, emotional, and financial damages after being injured because of the negligence… Read More »
American Museum of Tort Law Opens in Connecticut
Ralph Nader, American political activist, Presidential candidate, and successful consumer rights attorney, has opened a museum – a Tort Law Museum. The American Museum of Tort Law is located in Winstead, Connecticut and aims to educate visitors on the evolution of tort lawand featuring exhibits from some of the most groundbreaking cases of the… Read More »
ARE YOU REALLY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
If you are injured while performing services or completing a job for another person or company do not assume you are an independent contractor–and, therefore, not entitled to the benefits available to employees under the California Workers’ Compensation System. In certain circumstances, individuals injured “on the job” will receive a letter from their “employer”… Read More »
