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How effective are motorcycle helmets?
As a personal injury attorney in Riverside, California, I’ve unfortunately seen a fair share of motorcycle accident cases. During these tragic events, many riders suffer life-altering injuries, often...
View ArticleCycle Safety as Summer Heats Up
by Kristopher L. Williams As summer heats up and daylight creeps past 8 pm, cycling-enthusiasts, both new and veteran, will be traveling the streets, for both exercise and transportation. I’ve been...
View ArticleYES, 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...
View ArticleTO 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...
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Motorcycle Lane Splitting
Lane splitting refers to the process where a motorcyclist passes other vehicles by riding between lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic, or riding between vehicles along the lane line. This practice...
View ArticleHow You Can Prevent Motorcycle Accidents and Avoid Legal Liability
Motorcycle accidents occur far too frequently, especially in California where the sun is always shining and the roads are always busy. While it is up to motorcyclists to look out for their own...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Good Samaritan Law – Liability for Rendering Emergency Care
California has codified, in Health & Safety Code § 1799.102, what is sometimes referred to as a “Good Samaritan” Law. Prior to August 2009, this Section stated: “No person who in good faith, and...
View ArticlePROTECTING YOURSELF WITH UM/UIM COVERAGE
California requires all motor vehicle operators to maintain liability insurance with limits of at least $15,000. What happens if your injuries in an auto accident exceed that coverage? Uninsured and...
View ArticleDEMAND EQUAL PROTECTION
Equal protection is a clever and timely catch phrase and legal issue in these times of gay rights and mandatory health care. The issue also arises in the purchase and maintenance of UM/UIM (uninsured...
View ArticlePROTECTING A LITIGANT’S RIGHT TO PRIVACY
In today’s modern social environment, it has become increasingly important to manage one’s personal and private information in order to protect against identity theft, fraud, and the like. As...
View ArticleKNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS
Heiting & Irwin “Statutes of Limitations” are the laws which place a time limit upon the length of time one has to file a lawsuit, whether it be a civil complaint or the prosecution of someone for...
View ArticleBEWARE OF EXCLUSIONS IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES
Heiting & Irwin My office was recently contacted by a young woman on a clear liability, rear-end automobile accident. She was driving “her” vehicle (one of many insured by the family) and she...
View ArticleFive Things To Do After an Accident
Should you have the misfortune of being involved in an auto accident, it is important that you gather information and undertake a few responsibilities. These are the most important steps to take...
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Increase in Motorcycle Accidents in California
Recently, the California Highway Patrol released a report showing that motorcycle accidents increased by 20 percent from 2010 to 2011. The Hartford Sentinel reports that hundreds of motorcyclists die...
View ArticleDON’T GET S.O.L.’D DOWN THE RIVER*
Far too many potential clients contact our office after the applicable statute of limitations has already run. A statute is a law; a statute of limitations (SOL) is the law governing the time-frame in...
View ArticleHow are Pedestrian Accidents Settled?
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the victim is not likely to walk away without a few cuts, bruises, and serious injuries. Vehicles are much larger, and much heavier than the human body, so any...
View ArticleThe Repercussions of Distracted Driving
Technology developments are causing major problems for motorists everywhere, which is typically not the intended purpose when a new system or software is rolled out. In just the few instants it takes...
View ArticleCases Involving Amputation Injuries
An amputation requires the “removal of either a severely injured or deceased bodily segment”. Although amputations may happen because of medical conditions such as the implications presented by...
View ArticlePedestrian Accident Law: Understanding Your Legal Options as a Victim
Any pedestrian runs the risk of suffering an unexpected injury as a result of being struck by a careless driver. If you or someone you know has been injured by a negligent driver, there may be an...
View ArticleWhat to do After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents as motorcycle riders typically have less protection than a driver of a car or other vehicle. No amount of caution or preparation can...
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