Category Archives: General
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur, and How Does It Affect My Legal Case?
Some acts of negligence are so shocking that you may need no further proof once they happen. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident where someone else was to blame, the experience Inland Empire catastrophic injury attorneys at Heiting & Irwin, APLC are the best friends you can have…. Read More »
Inland Empire Magazine Recognizes Attorney James “Jim” Heiting
Below is the full article from January’s Inland Empire Magazine feature of our very own Attorney James “Jim” Heiting. Click the image to download.
CAN EXPERT WITNESSES EXPRESS OPINIONS IN COURT THAT ARE NOT BASED UPON PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES WITH ACTUAL DATA?
The Appellate Court in Garner v. BNSF Railway Company (2024) Cal App. 5th (Fourth Dist., Div. 1) reversed the trial Court’s dismissal of plaintiff’s lawsuit alleging that his father’s death resulted from occupational exposure to toxic levels of diesel particulate matter (DPM), benzene, rock dust from railroad ballast, asbestos, fibers, and creosote during four… Read More »
PRE-JUDGMENT INTEREST
Did you know that the law provides for an award of pre-judgment interest in a personal injury lawsuit? California’s Civil Code, Section 3288 provides that “[i]n an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, and in every case of oppression, fraud, or malice, interest may be given, in the discretion… 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 »
How To Handle An Out-Of-State Car Accident
According to The National Safety Council, there were 5.4 million medically consulted injuries in 2021 due to motor-vehicle accidents. While experiencing a car accident is difficult enough, getting into an out-of-state car accident only compounds the stress. Drivers and passengers may be confused about how to proceed; they may be unaware of their legal… 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 »
ARE YOU LICENSED? BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA? DON’T JUST LEND YOUR VEHICLE TO ANYONE
A recent ruling out of the 4th District Court of Appeals here in California held that vehicle owners are required to inquire about the license status of someone before letting them operate their vehicle. In the case, identified as McKenna v. Beesley, Plaintiff McKenna was injured when driver Ronald Wells ran a red light. … Read More »
Tips to Stay Safe This Summer as the World Reopens
This summer, it could be declared to be safe to go outside again and see family members, hang out with friends, return to work, and take your kids to all their favorite activities. Now, with so many people getting vaccinated, and doctors figuring out how to treat COVID-19, the world could somewhat return to… Read More »
SUBPOENA PROBLEMS: CUSTODIANS OF RECORD (Part 1)
Subpoenas are a mechanism for obtaining discovery from non-party witnesses or organizations, usually in the form of documents or testimony. During the course of a personal injury lawsuit, several rounds of subpoenas end up being issued by defense attorneys to obtain the medical and employment records of the plaintiff from medical providers and current… Read More »
