Category Archives: General
YES, YOU DO HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
PART II: Physical Inspection of Records Within 5 Working Days In the original post, I discussed that you actually have multiple laws that entitle you to your medical records. If you live in California, for example, you may have heard of “PAHRA” (the Patient Access to Health Records Act), which is a state law… Read More »
WHAT IS CALIFORNIA’S “GOOD SAMARITAN” LAW?
In the State of California, there is no duty requiring one person to assist another in an emergency situation. If an individual does determine to help another, the “Good Samaritan” Law states that there is no civil liability for doing so, or for the outcome of such efforts as long as the conduct was… Read More »
YES, YOU DO HAVE A RIGHT TO YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
(The following is being provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute, nor substitute for, personalized legal advice.) Well, actually, you have rights (plural) to your medical records. Where you live, or where you have treated, can have an impact on what your rights actually are. Most people have heard of “HIPAA” (the… Read More »
WHEN TO RETAIN A WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEY
BY: ROBIN STEELE, PARALEGAL TO RICHARD H. IRWIN, ESQ. If you’ve suffered a workplace injury and are wondering whether to hire a Workers’ Compensation attorney, the answer depends on the severity of your injury and the overall complexity of your case. The moment any complexity is introduced into your case is the moment you… Read More »
BYSTANDER EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES
Patient’s Close Relatives Can Recover for Witnessing Medical Negligence Sometimes, doctors (and other medical professionals) make noticeable mistakes when caring for patients, mistakes that the common person, lacking any medical training, is capable of recognizing. For those situations, some family members and other close relations make seek recovery for the mental and emotional trauma… Read More »
Tesla Model S Vehicle Catches Fire – Again.
Electric car manufacturer Tesla made news recently regarding the safety of its vehicles following the death of a Los Angeles, California man fleeing the police. Apparently the man fled the police by stealing a Tesla Model S from the west L.A. service center. Seven other people were said to be injured when the man… Read More »
Lunch at Simple Simon’s Bakery & Bistro
As a proud Riverside, California, business, we often have clients and friends who stop by our office throughout the morning, sometimes concluding their visits just before lunchtime. Inevitably, the question they ask before leaving is, “Where’s a good place around here to get lunch?” In most circumstances, one Riverside lunch spot comes to mind:… Read More »
Court Finds Strongly in City’s Favor in San Diego Slip & Fall Case
We’ve walked by them hundreds of times, maybe even noticed them before – the bases of street signs. Usually they consist of a larger piece of pipe embedded into the sidewalk into which the signpost slides. (See photo) Take a look the next time you see a sign. For Mr. Heskel, he’ll probably be… Read More »
What is the Difference between Murder and Wrongful Death?
As an experienced Riverside, California, wrongful death lawyer, clients and friends often ask me a seemingly difficult question: what is the difference between murder and wrongful death? First, I should say that both murder and the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another is very hard on survivors and family…. Read More »
When is It Time to Fire My Doctor?
At Heiting & Irwin, we speak with many medical malpractice victims on an annual basis. We often find that they are frustrated and emotionally hurt by the lack of professionalism exhibited by the doctors or medical professionals who caused their injury. The importance of the relationship between you and your doctor should not be… Read More »
