Category Archives: General
FACIAL DOG BITE WOUNDS
When dealing with a facial dog bite case, there are a few factors that can be quite important in the overall outcome of the case, separate and apart from establishing liability (responsibility, negligence, carelessness, etc.) of the dog owner. It is very important to have photographs taken at various stages of the dog bite… Read More »
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE PAID!
In certain serious Workers’ Compensation cases, it is possible to have family members (usually the injured worker’s spouse) paid to take care of the injured worker. Typically this requires a physician to recommend some form of nursing care and/or Home Health care. If it is determined that the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier will or… Read More »
IS A SWISS ARMY KNIFE A WEAPON?
The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments within the last week in a case in which a defendant received an enhanced sentence for possessing a multi-tool Swiss army knife at the time of a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, the Swiss army knife was discovered in the defendant’s pocket, with the blade allegedly… Read More »
I DIDN’T DO IT! IT’S THE CAR’S FAULT!
News is circulating about an auto accident caused, at least in part, by on of Google’s self-driving cars. A report filed by Google indicated that the crash, which took place in Mountain View, California in mid-February, occurred when the self-driving car tried to get around some sandbags, colliding with the side of a bus… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Summer’s Not Over Yet—Check Out these Fun Events in Riverside
The days are only getting hotter, and the kids are once again gearing up for another school year. But before you dust off the backpacks and lunch boxes, there’s still plenty of summer fun left in Riverside, California. Here at Heiting & Irwin, we like to relax with our families at Riverside’s Fairmount Park…. Read More »
YES, YOU DO HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
PART III: PHOTOCOPIES WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS In my prior posts, I discussed that you actually have multiple laws that entitle you to your medical records, and if you live in California, the Patient Access to Health Records Act is a state law that provides“access to health care records or summaries of those records… Read More »
