Category Archives: Catastrophic Injury
CATASTROPHIC INJURY CASE REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING
If you, a family member, friend or acquaintance have sustained catastrophic injuries on the job, or if you know of someone who has suffered such an unfortunate fate, you should consult with an experienced Worker’s Compensation attorney who, has handled many such cases. By catastrophic injuries, I am typically referring to an extremely serious,… Read More »
Do Pedestrians Have The Right Of Way?
Pedestrian accidents can have serious consequences for drivers and pedestrians involved. By understanding California’s rules about pedestrians, drivers can help curb the frequency of pedestrian-involved crashes. The experienced legal team at Heiting & Irwin can help you answer the question, “Do pedestrians have the right of way?” Call 951-682-6400 to schedule a consultation. Who… Read More »
Wrongful Death Compensation: What You Need To Know Before Filing A Claim
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were nearly 225,000 unintentional injuries causing deaths in 2021. When one person passes away because of another’s wrongful action through carelessness or intentional action, the surviving loved ones may be able to claim “wrongful death” compensation. The processes of wrongful death claims can be… Read More »
Catastrophic Injuries and Amputations
Catastrophic injuries can have devastating consequences on a person’s life. They certainly include amputations, making someone’s life much more difficult, affect their self-image, their physical abilities, and their ability to get or keep jobs or careers; and, of course, they can seriously limit mobility. An amputee may well have a range of psychological and… Read More »
TIGER WOODS’ CRASH: LONG-TERM MEDICAL CARE AND PERMANENT PHYSICAL INJURIES
Many of us have heard by now about the horrific crash that Tiger Woods was involved in this week. The photos of the damage to his vehicle, twisted and mangled, certainly underscore the common reaction that he is “lucky to be alive”. Hopefully, that phrase will become his mantra and keep his spirit strong… Read More »
Claims for Patient Abandonment
Patient abandonment is a type of medical malpractice that can take place when a doctor has made the decision to terminate the doctor-patient relationship with no reasonable excuse or notice. Furthermore, the doctor has failed to offer his or her patients a reasonable opportunity to find a qualified substitution for the medical treatment. Here,… Read More »
Types of Construction Site Accidents & Related Compensation
If you are a construction worker or work in the field, you likely are already aware that your place of work is not always a safe one and can be very dangerous. According to recent reports published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 20 percent of work-related casualties occur in the… Read More »
What You Should Know About Turo Auto Rental Accidents
Car rentals in California have been available for many years. In fact, the market is affluent in the state because of the amount of tourism; and even if you are a resident in the state, you may find yourself in need of a car rental. Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft have really… Read More »
Infant Injuries Following Shoulder Dystocia
When a medical care provider is negligent in the delivery of a newborn baby, accidents or incidents such as that of shoulder dystocia can occur. Dystocia or other serious complications in the delivery of the newborn may occur. Injury to the mother may also occur such as severe internal injuries and bleeding or other… Read More »
Investigations Conclude: California Hospitals Make Hundreds of Thousands of Medical Mistakes
According to NBC News, state records indicate that California hospitals account for an astonishing amount of medical mistakes, or as labeled adverse mistakes. According to the findings, these adverse mistakes are the leading cause of fatality in the nation after cancer and heart attacks. A study published by the Journal for Patient Safety found… Read More »