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James Otto Heiting Delivers Commencement Speech at La Verne College of Law
James O. Heiting, former State Bar of California president, delivered the keynote address at the University of La Verne’s College of Law hooding ceremony and commencement this year. Heiting is the only Inland Empire resident to ever be elected to the State Bar of California presidency. Thirty-nine students will received law degrees from Inland… Read More »
Riverside Certified Farmers Market
The spring and summer months are a great time to get outdoors and chow down on some fresh food from local vendors. Luckily, Riverside has the perfect place to do just that. The Riverside Certified Farmers Market offers locally grown, organic, and all-around fresh fruits and vegetables to whet your appetite. Whether you want… Read More »
Patient Safety Act on the California Ballot
Doctors are around to care for our children, our family members, and us. But sometimes, they don’t take proper care and that can result in catastrophic injuries and sometimes even death. In 2003 two young California children, by the names of Troy and Lana Pack, were killed in a car crash caused by a… Read More »
SPOUSES: THE OTHER VICTIMS OF TRANSVAGINAL MESH
Much of the focus of“transvaginal mesh” litigation concerns the injuries to the patient, or recipient of the mesh implant. Sometimes, lawful spouses of patients injured as a result of defective transvaginal mesh implants may see recovery for their own injuries. Indeed, these spouses may experience injuries and damages as the complications from the mesh… Read More »
Hospitals Are Hazardous Workplaces
Typically, when one thinks of a hazardous work environment they may think of construction site or manufacturing plants. But not many would think of a hospital as a dangerous place for its employees. Unfortunately, recent findings show that hospitals are in fact one of the most hazardous places to work. According to an online… Read More »
Broken Bones and Associated Complications
We’ve all heard of breaking a bone – maybe even had a fracture or two – but how does a bone break and what kind of complications and or problems can arise after a fracture? A broken bone or bone fracture occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than the bone… Read More »
MICRA: CHANGES ON THE HORIZON?
Since 1975, Californians have dealt with the limitations on non-economic damages in health care provider litigation, as provided for in California’s “MICRA” (Medical Injury Cooperation Reform Act of 1975) legislation. The $250,000.00 “cap” includes all damages for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and similar non-economic damages. Economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and… Read More »
Reading iPhone Maps While Driving: Is It Ok?
We all know that looking at your phone while driving is extremely distracting and that we shouldn’t do it. Ever. But using your phone as a GPS, glancing at the map every once in a while to make sure you’re on the right track, is inevitable and permitted (even though it may not be… Read More »
Driving in the Rain
Southern California is not getting lots of rain this winter season; but like any other weather condition, when it does rain, that rain has an effect on road conditions. Cooler weather and wet roads significantly increase the chances of an auto accident. There are some extra precautions you should take while driving in moderate… Read More »
James Otto Heiting named a 2014 “Super Lawyer”
Heiting and Irwin is proud to announce that one of its own was named to this year’s list of “Super Lawyers.” James O. Heiting was named as a “Super Lawyer” in this year’s “Super Lawyers” magazine. This recognized Mr. Heiting as one of the top 5 percent of all California Lawyer. Every year the… Read More »
